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October 7, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

LSMSA Hosts Exploration Day Monday for Prospective Students. The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will hold an Exploration Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, for prospective students and their families. Visiting students sit in on classes while parents hear from administrators about the school’s residential model. The event is recommended for students in eighth grade or higher; younger siblings may come but must stay with parents. Registration is required at LSMSA.edu/visit, and a second Exploration Day is set for Nov. 9.

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 10-07
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Louisiana High School Football Midseason Report: Westgate QB Noah Antoine named POTY; Beau Chene sending shockwaves

We're just past the midway mark of the 2026 Louisiana high school football regular season after Thursday's batch of Week 6 games, so let's take a look at the be

Louisiana · 28d

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Tulane Launches $10K MBA Scholarship

NEW ORLEANS — The Tulane University A. B. Freeman School of Business is launching a new MBA scholarship program aimed at keeping professional talent in Louisiana and helping employers develop their existing workforce. The Louisiana Resident Scholarship Award will provide $10,000 to Louisiana residents who enroll in the school’s...

Louisiana · 29d
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Interim, acting academic administrators named at Northwestern State University

Four acting and interim academic administrators have been named at Northwestern State University, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel. The administrators will serve while national searches are underway for permanent successors. Dr. Steve Horton has been named acting director of the School of Education. He will...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07
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Elementary Lab School teacher named Outstanding Young Professional in Education

Natchitoches Parish School Board congratulated NSU Elementary Lab School teacher Aaliyah Seawood on being named one of Northwestern State University’s Outstanding Young Professionals in Education. Seawood currently teaches English/language arts at NSU Elementary Lab School. She has also served as a summer school site coordinator and sponsor/coach of the...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-06

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Ex-ADSEF administrator: Governor pressured her to take the job

The former administrator of the Socioeconomic Development Administration for the Family (ADSEF by its acronym in Spanish), Blanca Medina Díaz, testified under oath on Wednesday that Gov. Jenniffer González Colón insisted she accept the role of leading the agency, that the governor later learned of the problems Medina faced and even called her to demand the reinstatement of an official Medina had removed from his post.

Louisiana · 29d

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Natchitoches Parish School Board Committee reviews agenda items ahead of October 13 board meeting

The Natchitoches Parish School Board’s committee met Oct. 6 to discuss several financial, facilities, transportation, enrollment and policy matters that are scheduled to come before the full board for consideration Oct. 13. During the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi reported that district staff had completed required Department of...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 10-07

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NSU flu shot clinic helps nursing students prepare for clinical rotations

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University nursing students had access to flu vaccinations on campus Monday, Oct. 5, as they prepare for clinical rotations that provide hands-on training in health care settings. The clinic, held in Alost Hall, was open to all NSU students, faculty and staff. It was scheduled...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07

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LCU names Medrano 2026 Homecoming Queen

PINEVILLE, La. - Senior psychology major Mariel Medrano, of Cypress, has been crowned Louisiana Christian University’s 2026 Homecoming Queen. "Being chosen as Homecoming Queen is such a special honor, and I'm incredibly grateful to my peers and everyone who supported me throughout this experience,” Medrano said. “It's a moment I will always cherish and remember.”

Pineville, LA · 10-05

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Louisiana high school football: LHSAA Week 6 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 Louisiana high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Pelican State.

Louisiana · 10-06

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LSUA and LSUE launch three new student transfer paths

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have established three new transfer agreements aimed at giving students clearer pathways from associate degrees at LSUE into bachelor’s degree programs at LSUA. The new 2+2 agreements cover disaster preparedness and response, elementary education and cybersecurity technology. The partnerships align coursework between the two LSU System […]

Alexandria, LA · 10-05

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Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 6

The second half of the 2026 Louisiana high school football season is here, and it begins with some New Orleans-area schools moving their games to Thursday as a tropical storm churns in the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana · 10-07

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Louisiana First joins forces with GEAUXPREPS.com

Louisiana First News and Football Friday Night are partnering with GeauxPreps.com to expand high school football coverage statewide and regionally.

Louisiana · 10-07

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Midlands Recruiting Notebook: Latest on five-star flip targets

We are now under two months until National Signing Day, and schools are trying to put the finishing touches on their class by holding on to their committed prospects while working to flip a few targets from rivals. Though we haven't seen the flurry of activity we were accustomed to five years ago, there's still plenty of juice to go around with some of the top prospects in the country.

Louisiana · 10-06

Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

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St. Tammany Parish Leads Louisiana With 20.4 ACT Average, While Rural Districts Face Steeper Challenges

St. Tammany Parish students are leading Louisiana in college prep readiness with an average ACT score of 20.4, while some rural districts are struggling to reach 16.

Louisiana · 10-05

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Audit report finds unsupported spending records in four Louisiana school systems

BATON ROUGE — A new state report found documentation problems and spending mismatches in financial information for several Louisiana public and charter school systems submitting to the Louisiana Department of Treasury. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued the report on Monday after reviewing information for July 1, 2024, through June...

Louisiana · 10-05

The Washington Times

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Louisiana test scores surge after officials tighten standards, resist lockdowns

Louisiana is the only state in which public school students' reading and math scores have risen above pre-pandemic levels.

Louisiana · 10-06

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Louisiana treasurer: Unnecessary spending could fund teacher pay

(The Center Square) – Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming says reducing unnecessary school spending could help fund permanent teacher raises or maintain annual stipends, following reviews of school financial records. In a statement Tuesday, Fleming called for reevaluating the state’s Minimum Foundation Program formula but did not identify a confirmed amount of recurring savings available for teacher pay or propose specific formula changes. Treasury separately referred approximately $12.1 million in school expenditures for additional scrutiny, emphasizing that the referrals do not constitute determinations of wrongdoing or noncompliance. As The Center Square previously reported, Fleming outlined the referral in a response attached to the legislative auditor’s report. Treasury’s spending review covered July 2024 through December 2025. “Eliminating unnecessary spending and identifying systemic inefficiencies is the most practical way to secure permanent raises or maintain annual stipends for our teachers and support workers,” Fleming said. According to Treasury, its K-12 School Transparency Project launched in 2025 to make school financial information more accessible to the public. The legislative auditor’s Sept. 30 report examined financial information for the 2024-25 school year through specified procedures agreed upon with Treasury. Seven of 10 selected school systems underwent testing; Treasury had not approved the submissions from the

Louisiana · 10-07

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Tigers knock off Winnfield, go to 5-0; Lakeview falls in Monroe

Undefeated St. Mary’s opened eyes all around the state Friday night, passing its toughest test in non-district play in convincing style with a 23-14 victory at Winnfield. The Tigers put down their Class 2A hosts with a soul-crushing fourth-quarter scoring drive capped by Jacob Thibodaux’s 6-yard touchdown run with six minutes remaining.

Winnfield, LA · 10-05