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Four local marching bands claim state championships at LMEA competition

Four Terrebonne and Lafourche parish high school marching bands captured state championships at the 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) State Marching Band Championships, held November 9–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Central Lafourche, South Lafourche, E.D. White Catholic and Vandebilt...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 3d

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Three top athletes in Northeast Louisiana commit to LSU on National Signing Day

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - National Signing Day across the area saw three of the top stars of Northeast Louisiana sign their letter of intent to LSU. Five-star Oak Grove center Caroline Bradley is heading to join Kim Mulkey’s squad as the only high school recruit in this class for LSU WBB. Bradley ranks as the number one center in the nation.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Friday Night Live: Louisiana high school football playoffs (scores, reports, live games)

It’s Friday the 13th, but never fear. Playoff time is here! We’re tracking games in all eight brackets on the road to the Dome. Find your scores first on the state’s only comprehensive real-time scoreboard presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Live from Boutte, we bring you...

Louisiana · 1d

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Louisiana makes huge change in education leadership as Cade Brumley takes over for Rick Gallot

Louisiana’s public education system saw a major leadership shakeup Friday as the state’s K-12 education chief was chosen to lead Louisiana’s largest college system, after its president abruptly resigned. Cade Brumley, who heads Louisiana’s education department and is responsible for its more than 660,000 public school students,...

Louisiana · 1d

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The Daily Advertiser's top 5 high school football performers from LHSAA first round

It’s win or go home time as the 2026 LHSAA Football Playoffs officially kicked off this week. Thirty-one teams across Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas started the long postseason journey, all with the hopes of their road leading to the Superdome. While eight area teams received byes to start off the first round, the remaining 23 area teams competed Thursday or Friday night. With a trip to the second round on the line, teams gave it their all and stars were born on the gridiron. From upset wins to history in the making, these five athletes put on a show for prep football fans across the area. Every week, the Daily Advertiser has got you covered with top performers on the gridiron, from the three- and four-star athletes to the undiscovered diamonds in the rough. Here’s a roundup of the five top high school football performers from the first round of the 2026 LHSAA Football playoffs. (Athletes listed in alphabetical order) Kameron Bernard School: Carencro Position: Wide receiver Summary: Bernard was a key asset in the Golden Bear’s Select Division II matchup against The Willow School. The junior wide receiver was quarterback Carson Gurzi’s go-to target whenever they needed

Lafayette Parish, LA · 1d

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Acadia Parish Schools Shut Systems After Potential Network Compromise

Acadia Parish School System shut down its computer systems after the superintendent confirmed a potential compromise of the district's network. The district put that notice on social media on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Atlanta News First reported the shutdown and the superintendent's confirmation, describing the computer network as "potentially compromised." The...

Acadia Parish, LA · 2d

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Ken’s LHSAA state football playoff analysis

Dome picks: #1 Ruston vs. #6 Destrehan. Ruston to win. First-round upset: (17) Southside over (16) Slidell—tough schedule. (21) Walker over (12) Denham Springs—5-5A rivals. Just played. DS won at home 21-13. (19) Prairieville over (14) St. Amant—5-5A rivals. Prairieville won 42-35 at home Oct. 23. (18)...

Louisiana · 2d

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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana · 3d

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Week 11 Stars of the Night for Acadiana area high school football

Below are the top five individual performances reported from the Acadiana area's Week 11:. If you don't find a way to contain Southside's rushing attack, it can really burn you. Slidell found that out the hard way Friday when workhorse running back Justin Williams unleashed a 389-yard rushing performance on 32 carries, along with three touchdowns in the Sharks' dramatic 56-54 road playoff win.

Lafayette, LA · 18h

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High school athletes can capitalize on NIL, lawmakers look to protect young players

NEW ORLEANS (InvestigateTV) - Name, image and likeness, or NIL, continues to dominate headlines and forever change the game for student athletes. While the federal government tackles the college landscape, some states have enacted laws to protect high school students and their families. In Louisiana, lawmakers recently passed legislation seeking...

Louisiana · 1d

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LPSS board meeting to tackle lawsuit, pay changes and new policies

Several items with potentially long-term financial and operational impacts for Lafayette Parish schools are slated for action at this Thursday's Lafayette Parish School Board meeting. While the agenda includes recognitions and routine business, key items involve litigation tied to a delayed construction project at Southside High School, changes to employee compensation, financing for the Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy and revisions to testing policies governing student cell phones. Southside High litigation could draw attention The board is expected to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation involving the school system, Stutes Construction Company LLC and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company over the Southside High School concession stand project. According to the agenda, board members will discuss possible legal action as well as a potential settlement related to liquidated damages associated with the project. The board also will discuss two workers' compensation matters involving claims filed by Merril Dickerson and Kathy Allen. Because all three cases are scheduled for executive session, public discussion will be limited. However, any action taken afterward could provide insight into whether the district plans to pursue litigation, negotiate a settlement or close out outstanding claims. Salary schedule revised to include $2,000 stipend Board members are expected to

Lafayette Parish, LA · 3d

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Louisiana High School Football: Playoffs Week 1 recap

Here's a recap of Playoff Week 1 in Louisiana High School Football.

Louisiana · 1d

The Daily Advertiser

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Lafayette-area high school football scoreboard for LHSAA First-round playoffs

The road to the Superdome will be filled with elite matchups and stars being born on gridiron as every team hopes to make the 2026 Allstate Sugarbowl LHSAA Prep Classic . Thirty-one teams hailing from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas earned a spot across the eight brackets, with Notre Dame as the only area team to earn a No. 1 seed in the Select Division III bracket. Next to the Pios, Westgate and Lafayette Christian Academy earned the next highest seed at No. 2 in Non-Select DII and Select III brackets, respectively. Overall, eight teams hailing from the 337 earned a bye to start the playoffs including Eunice, Kaplan, St. Thomas More, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Westminster Christian Academy-Lafayette. Notre Dame, Westgate and Eunice all enter the playoffs fresh off going undefeated in the regular season. But all those records are thrown out the window and all that lies ahead is win or go home. Only a handful of teams will see their postseason dreams end in victory but it all starts now in the opening round. With the first round of the playoffs set to kick off this Thursday and Friday, here are the matchups happening across

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Second Louisiana Teacher Katie Guidry Surprised with $25k Award

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (press release) – This morning, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley recognized Denham Springs High School staff and students for their strong efforts to increase student achievement and create an environment for everyone to thrive. After the recognition, Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer...

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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Refocused Jeanerette makes quick of work of first-round playoff test

JEANERETTE - After Jeanerette High lost to Ascension Episcopal in week 4, jumior quarterback Aaron Tillman said that it was a wake up call for the team. "We understood after that that we had to get better," he said. " We had to practice harder. We had from that point forward, Jeanerette football has been a machine. We had to practice smarter. We couldn't assume that we were just going to win."

Jeanerette, LA · 19h

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Week 11 Acadiana area high school football scoreboard - scores, stories, reported stats, etc.

GAME STORY - Wreckin' Rams cruise in regional round. RECORD – West Jefferson 3-7, Acadiana 7-4. NEXT - No. 11 Acadiana at No. 6 St. Thomas More. RUSHING – HIGG: Julius Carter 9-26; Rolando Ortega 1-(-14); Tyler Holden 6-(-43). LAF: Jaiden Portalis 17-78; Richmond Saunier 11-44, 1 TD; Jaevion Allen 8-32, 1 TD; Brendan Shullaw 3-14, 1 TD.

Lafayette, LA · 20h

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From classroom to national spotlight: Louisiana teacher wins $25K

What began as an assembly celebrating student achievement turned into a life-changing moment for one Denham Springs High School teacher.

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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St. Michael, University High and Dunham all punch their tickets to state championships

LAFAYETTE – The Baton Rouge area will be well represented in the state volleyball title matches after three teams advanced to state championship matches on Day 2 of the LHSAA state volleyball tournament at the Cajundome. University High swept Haynes to make its first state title appearance since 2018....

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Carencro rebounds from loss in style with blowout win in playoff opener

It was quite a night for Carencro's offense, especially junior wide receiver Kameron Bernard. The No. 12-seeded Golden Bears scored touchdowns in their first six possessions on their way to a dominating 72-14 home victory over The Willow School of New Orleans. The victory was a rebound effort for the...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Westminster completes historical journey with state title victory

After years of getting close to the school's first volleyball state championship, Westminster Christian did on Saturday. The Crusaders were crowned the Division V state champions after defeating Episcopal School of Acadiana 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 24-26, 25-18) at the Cajundome. Westminster had reached the state semifinals in 2021, losing in...

Lafayette, LA · 17h

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