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Get to Know the Men of Nicholls’ 2026 Homecoming Court

Homecoming at Nicholls State University isn’t just about the game or the parties–it’s about the students who bleed red and gray, the ones who show up for campus in big ways and small. This year’s homecoming court is packed with leaders, athletes and organizers who have turned...

Thibodaux, LA · 10d
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School board upholds Port Allen High student's expulsion after parking lot fight

The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted 7-2 to keep a Port Allen High ninth grader expelled for the rest of the year after a fight in the school's parking lot. His mother says she was told it would be 30 days.

Port Allen, LA · 11d

The Daily News

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Curt Bush to Lead Franklinton Homecoming Parade

Former Demon state champion and youth mentor named Grand Marshal for Oct. 29 celebration. CONTRIBUTED TO THE DAILY NEWS Franklinton High School’s annual Homecoming parade will roll on Thursday, October […]

Franklinton, LA · 11d

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Two-Quarterback system working wonders for Dutchtown football

DUTCHTOWN - In Dutchtown football's district opener against Walker, disaster struck the Griffins. Starting quarterback Owne Fletcher suffered a broken leg, knocking him out for the remainder of the season. That left Dutchtown head coach Guy Mistretta with a massive problem. Who does he start at quarterback with his QB1...

Geismar, LA · 10d
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Baton Rouge School Board Rematch Pits Stay-the-Course Steward Against Reformer Jackson

University View Academy — Reported Jackson Civics Teaching Location. Four years after falling short against Shashonnie Steward, veteran educator Tebbe Jackson is back on the ballot for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's District 4 seat — but this time there's no runoff to catch a late surge. Steward, the board's current president, is running on what she calls a stay-the-course platform built around rising test scores, a new employee pay raise and a $42 million bond for high school improvements. Jackson, a civics teacher at University View Academy, says Steward's agenda looks less like her own vision and more like an extension of outgoing superintendent Lamont Cole's.

Baton Rouge, LA · 11d

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Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 9 of the 2026 season

It's Week 9 of the high school football season in the Baton Rouge area, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the big prep contests across South Louisiana. South Plaquemines-Ascension Catholic, Madison Prep-Plaquemine and Destrehan-Zachary are among the big games being played on Friday night in the Baton Rouge area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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BRCC launches health studies degree for healthcare career pathways

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College has launched a new Associate of Science in Health Studies to help students prepare for healthcare careers and admission into nursing and allied health programs, the school announced Thursday. The program lasts four semesters, requires 62 credit hours and includes courses that...

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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‘Second line to the polls’: Meagan Good joins Southern University students in push to get young people to vote

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - More than 100 Southern University students took to the streets of downtown Baton Rouge for a second line with a purpose: encouraging young people to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The march, led by Southern’s Human Jukebox, made its way to City...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11d

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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Ascension Schools announces support personnel of the year

Ascension Parish Public Schools named its Support Personnel of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year. Employees were selected by their peers. District-level winners were Lavonda James, Shani Levy, and Deanna Morrison for primary, middle, and high school. All honorees will be formally recognized at a school board meeting on...

Ascension Parish, LA · 11d

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Woodlawn Middle School hosts 'Spooky STEM Night' to showcase magnet program

BATON ROUGE — Woodlawn Middle School put a festive spin on science and technology education Thursday evening, opening its doors to the local community for its "Spooky STEM Night." The Halloween-themed event featured interactive, hands-on stations designed to highlight what the school's STEM magnet program offers prospective students and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

gridironfootballusa.com

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DITR: RB Tanner Koerner, Denham Springs High School (Denham Springs, Louisiana)

Tanner Koerner is a 5’9 165-pound RB out of Denham Springs high school In Denham springs, Louisiana. He has a 3.65 GPA and has a very explosive skillset. Tanner is versatile chess piece for his team, he can return punts, catch passes out of the backfield and run for big gains on the ground making him a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators. So far this season Tanner has 123 carries for 862 yards and 15 TD’s.

Denham Springs, LA · 11d

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Doyle High School unveils plans for new football field, return of varsity team

Doyle High School has unveiled designs for a new football field and fieldhouse as part of its plan to bring back the school's football program.

Livingston, LA · 10d

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State superintendent visits Live Oak Elementary

LIVINGSTON — State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley visited Live Oak Elementary to observe classroom instruction and meet with school leaders about teaching strategies and student performance. Brumley visited five classrooms and later met with faculty and administrators, the school system said. Members of the Louisiana Department of Education’s top...

Livingston, LA · 10d

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Superseding indictment issued against EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole

A special grand jury issued a superseding indictment against EBR Superintendent LaMont Cole for bribery and money laundering charges related to his former role on the Metro Council, with his arraignment set for January 19, 2027.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

theadvocate.com

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West Feliciana Athletics announces inaugural Hall of Fame Class

West Feliciana Parish Schools has announced the inaugural class of the West Feliciana Athletic Hall of Fame, launching a new annual tradition dedicated to celebrating the people who have shaped the Saints' athletic legacy. Members of the public nominated candidates for the Hall of Fame, and a selection committee chose...

St Francisville, LA · 11d

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East Baton Rouge Parish students surprised with '18 Under 18' awards

BATON ROUGE — Eighteen standout students across the East Baton Rouge Parish School System are receiving surprise honors this week as district leaders celebrate the inaugural "Eighteen Under 18" campaign. District representatives, joined by Superintendent LaMont Cole, are visiting campuses across the parish through Wednesday to surprise recipients in...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 12d

hoodline.com

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Baton Rouge Community College Smashes Record With 12,000-Plus Students

More than 12,000 students have enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College for Fall 2026, shattering the school's previous enrollment record of 11,066 students set in 2024. The surge marks a 10 percent jump over last fall and signals a sharp turnaround for a campus that has steadily grown its footprint across the capital region.

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

NOLA.com

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A Mandeville sophomore excelled in a key district sweep at Northshore

Mandeville outside hitter Farrah Provance has been working on her swing. That practice paid off for the sophomore, who recorded 16 kills to lead Mandeville to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 District 7-I sweep at Northshore on Oct. 27. “I was focused on hitting the holes today,” Provance said. “Sometimes I...

Mandeville, LA · 11d

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2 Your Town New Roads: Old high school is transformed into local museum, art center

NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Historical Society turned an old high school into an educational space for generations to come. More than a century after it opened, the Old Poydras High School, named for Julien Poydras, still educates those who pass through its doors. Only instead of traditional school students, this old school now teaches parish history and culture to anyone who walks its halls as the Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center.

New Roads, LA · 12d

theadvocate.com

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Around Zachary for Oct. 28, 2026

On Thursday, Oct. 29, Zachary High School will host an interactive showcase of the school and its many offerings for fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students and their parents/guardians. The event will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Zachary High invites them to experience what makes ZHS special...

Zachary, LA · 12d