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Louisiana Universities expand career training, secure millions in Federal Funding

Universities serving Central Louisiana are expanding educational opportunities through new federal grants and academic partnerships aimed at strengthening Louisiana's workforce in healthcare, aviation technology, education, cybersecurity and emergency management. Northwestern State University has received two federal grants totaling nearly $3.8 million in projected and awarded funding, while LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have announced three new agreements designed to help students transition from associate degrees into bachelor's degree programs.

Louisiana · 22d
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Hicks High School 4-H student earns First Place at West Louisiana Forestry Festival

Hicks High School 4-H member Coen Davis was recently recognized for earning first place in his division in the Match Split competition during this year’s West Louisiana Forestry Festival Woodsman Skills competition. The Vernon Parish 4-H Club presented Davis with his first-place ribbon during a Hicks High School 4-H...

Vernon Parish, LA · 23d
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Chiefs welcome Captain Shreve to Turpin tonight in pivotal district game

With the LHSAA’s playoff system based not on district standings but power points, the Natchitoches Central Chiefs have the chance to mount a charge toward postseason over the last four games. Tonight is a key contest for that ambition as NCHS (0-6 overall, 0-2 in District 1-5A) plays host...

Natchitoches, LA · 22d
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Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 7

One week after Hurricane Isaias forced schools in southern Louisiana to move their games en masse to a Thursday night, prep football in the Pelican State returns to normal as district and regional rivalries heat up.

Louisiana · 23d

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Allen Parish School Board candidates discuss priorities, budget, supporting education

OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - Three Allen Parish School Board races will be on the ballot Nov. 3, and the candidates are making their cases to voters. We asked the candidates for districts 5, 6 and 8 about their priorities and plans if they are elected. You can find their answers to our questions below.

Allen Parish, LA · 22d

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LHSAA Suspends Thrive Academy and Capitol High Football After October 9 Brawl — Second Major Action in Weeks

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has suspended the football seasons of Thrive Academy and Capitol High School in Baton Rouge following a brawl near the end of their October 9 game.

Baton Rouge, LA · 22d

97.3 The Dawg

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New Study Ranks Louisiana's Best Colleges for 2027

A new 2027 college ranking names Louisiana's top 10 universities. See where UL Lafayette, McNeese and Nicholls rank.

Lafayette, LA · 22d

theadvocate.com

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Letters: Proposed changes to Head Start don’t add up for children

I have administered federal grants for 20 years and lead an Early Head Start program. I am writing about the Head Start rule changes proposed Aug. 7. Rules can always be improved, but changes have to make sense for the children and programs living with them. These do not add up.

Louisiana · 23d

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LSUA ranked 3rd safest college campus in the nation

LSU of Alexandria is ranked the third-safest college campus in the nation.

Alexandria, LA · 23d

WAFB.com

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School spending on hot seat at capitol, lawmakers question audit data

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new audit has drawn into question how school districts classify their ‘in-classroom’ spending. The audit says some districts are not spending money in the right places, but lawmakers are questioning the data behind those findings. Audit finds classification issues in sampled districts.

Louisiana · 23d

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NSU to open new child welfare simulation lab

NATCHITOCHES, La - Northwestern State University of Louisiana is putting the finishing touches on it's new child welfare simulation lab. This week, staff at the Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program moved in furniture it received through donations earlier this year. The lab will help students and Louisiana Department of...

Natchitoches, LA · 22d

BRProud

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St. George mayor outlines charter school plans after Riverplex vote

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates outlined plans for a potential public charter school system and discussed the proposed Riverplex recreation development during his State of the City address on Wednesday.

Louisiana · 23d

Louisiana Illuminator

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Southern leader wants new higher ed formula to address historic underfunding

Interim Southern University President Orlando McMeans wants the task force studying how to revamp the state’s higher education funding formula to take underfunding of Louisiana’s largest historically Black college into consideration.  McMeans asked the task force, which met Monday at the State Capitol, to take into account the $1.2 billion disparity between what Southern and […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 24d

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Catholic’s star running back is following the legacy of school’s past legends

Jayden Miles knows what it means to play running back at Catholic. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound senior follows in the footsteps of guys like Warrick Dunn, Travis Minor and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The four-star Florida State commitment is working hard to be that next legendary running back. “It’s always been a program...

Tallahassee, FL · 22d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Jeff Landry weighs in on Louisiana Tech, Southern president searches

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he won't intervene in the initial search process for a new Louisiana Tech University president and didn't do so for the new Southern University System president, but he could weigh on a final decision. Landry has elevated the governor's power to control Louisiana's higher education boards through a recent law that allows him not only to appoint members to those boards, but also to select the chairs of those boards. He also was active this year in LSU's recruitment of Lane Kiffin to lead the LSU football team and the firing of previous LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward. But Landry said he wants the initial vetting of candidates to come from the boards, search committees and stakeholders. Louisiana Tech leadership friction: Louisiana Tech president, board spar over spiked faculty raises | Exclusive In an interview with USA Today Network, Landry said, "I don't want to force feed any person. I want to hear from the stakeholders." Landry said he spoke to northern Louisiana legislators specifically about the Tech job while the governor was in Ruston Oct 12. "I told the delegation to find the best person to handle the job," Landry said. But the governor

Louisiana · 24d

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Investigation underway into Vernon special education department

Vernon Parish school officials say they are investigating the recent conduct of teachers and paraeducators within its Special Education Department after receiving complaints from parents and community members last week. […]

Vernon Parish, LA · 25d

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Maternal Health Takes Center Stage at Xavier University

A special summit at Xavier University was all about improving maternal health outcomes for women and families in our community. The reproductive health summit brought together state lawmakers and health care professionals to discuss critical gaps in care. Louisiana saw 222 maternal health deaths last year. Health care leaders say nearly 90 percent of those were preventable. in addition to education, there was also advocacy and a call to action when it comes to women’s health policies in Louisiana. In addition, the reproductive health summit highlighted services–like the Family Connects program–that directly address critical gaps in care. The event was held in partnership with The Pontchartrain (La.) Chapter of The Links incorporated, The Cade Foundation, Xavier University and Ochsner Health System.

Louisiana · 23d

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LHSAA suspends Capitol High, Thrive Academy football seasons following postgame brawl

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has suspended the football seasons of both Thrive Academy and Capitol High School following an investigation into a postgame brawl between the two teams that broke out last Friday night. The ruling comes after the LHSAA Sportsmanship Committee, made up...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23d

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Volleyball: Mount Carmel, Academy of Our Lady, St. Scholastica, Riverside win Tuesday

Area Prep Volleyball Report for Wednesday, Oct. 14. Two of the top four teams in the state in the Division I power ratings squared off Mount Carmel Academy squared off Tuesday in Metairie. In the end, No. 2 Mount Carmel Academy prevailed in convincing fashion over No. 4 Archbishop Chapelle...

Louisiana · 23d

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Red River Graduate, Grambling student begins work at Louisiana Capitol

This story was originally posted on Sept. 30, 2026, in the Red River Parish Journal. A young Red River Parish native and Grambling State student is getting an early look at state government after being offered a position with the Louisiana Legislature. Jemarcus Latson, a 2025 graduate of Red River...

Grambling, LA · 25d