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Most college freshmen are adjusting to campus life. This one just won a Carencro City Council seat.

It isn't often that a high school student decides to run for city council. It's even less often that high schooler ends up winning. Eighteen-year-old Alex Savage, now a nursing student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, did just that when he was elected to one of five at-large seats on the Carencro City Council, coming in fourth with 1,203 votes.

Carencro, LA · 7d
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Coeyn Wise becomes youngest member of Vermilion Parish School Board

VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Twenty-year-old Coeyn Wise is making history as the youngest person elected to the Vermilion Parish School Board, bringing a recent student's perspective to his new role representing District C. "I just felt a huge sense of responsibility had fallen on me. And I had to...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 8d
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Lafayette Christian captures outright 8-2A district title with blowout win

In their first season playing in District 8-2A, the Lafayette Christian Knights are taking the district crown home to Lafayette after blowing past the Catholic High of New Iberia Panthers 33-10 on Friday night. Lafayette Christian handled its new district well, beating each opponent by double figures, including reigning District...

Lafayette, LA · 7d
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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025.  Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching.  In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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Lafayette High defeats Acadiana for first time in 20 years

LAFAYETTE – Oct. 6, 2006 was the last time Lafayette defeated Acadiana, 21-14. Twenty years later, the Mighty Lions are once again victorious over the Wreckin’ Rams 33-14. The Lions used the services of running back Jaden Celestine and mobile quarterback Richmond Saunier to neutralize the Acadiana defense.

Lafayette, LA · 7d

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Avoyelles Charter announces first nine weeks Honor Roll

Avoyelles Public Charter High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List. 1st Grade: Kendall Bernard, Fenily Builodeau, Silas Craft, Ruby Drouin, Remi Ducote, Jace Guillot, Bryce Hukins, Sutton Jeansonne, Everleigh...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 7d

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New scholarships support former foster youth at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — First lady Melania Trump visited Louisiana State University to highlight a $7.2 million investment in students who have experienced foster care. The funds will create a permanent scholarship fund at LSU. For many who have experienced foster care, figuring out how to cover...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Baton Rouge-area teams to watch in the select football playoffs

The high school football playoff pairings are out for the four select divisions in Louisiana. Here's what stood out for Baton Rouge-area schools after the brackets were released on Sunday. Division I select. No. 7 Catholic (7-3) earned a bye after winning its last six games after a 1-3 start...

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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Week 10 high school football scoreboard - scores, stats, stories

GAME STORY - Mighty Lions end 20-year drought in convincing fashion. PREVIEW - Mighty Lions hoping to end 20-year win drought vs. rivals. RECORDS – Acadiana 6-4, Lafayette 7-3. Barbe 73, Southside 49. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS. RUSHING – BHS: Jordin Griffin 18-239, 2 TDs; Jelandon Gray 11-188, 3 TDs. SHS:...

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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Area high school volleyball state playoff results and pairings

No. 1 St. Thomas More def. No. 32 Patrick Taylor 3-0 No. 17 Brusly def. No. 16 Acadiana Renaissance 3-1 No. 10 Academy of Our Lady def. No. 23 Lafayette Renaissance 3-0 No. 7 Parkview Baptist def. No. 26 St. Martinville 3-0 No. 10 Church Point def. No. 23 Kennedy...

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas

Support workers in Baton Rouge public schools are in line to receive $1,000 one-time checks just in time for Christmas. The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state. Teachers, however, are not expected...

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Cecilia cruises past Carencro to earn piece of 5-4A championship

The Cecilia Bulldogs took an early lead over Carencro, courtesy of two special teams plays, then kept its foot on the gas to lock up a home playoff game and a share of the District 5-4A title on Friday at home. Mason Baltazar recovered the opening kickoff at the Bears'...

Carencro, LA · 8d

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University enters deal with SpaceX

At their Oct. 22 board meeting, the University of Louisiana System approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to enter a lease with Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI), for the Peter M. John and David M. John Wildlife and Coastal Preservation Center on Pecan Island. This also approved a subsequent sublease between RCFI and Space Exploration Technologies Corp, also known as SpaceX.

Lafayette, LA · 10d

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Mighty Lions relish historic win over old rival Wreckin' Rams

It’s been two decades since Lafayette High experienced a night like Friday. The Mighty Lions delivered a statement victory, defeating Acadiana 33-14 to end a drought against the Wreckin’ Rams that began in 2006. The significance of the win was not lost on Lafayette coach Stephen Hearen, who said his team was as eager for this game as any he can remember.

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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Ascension Blue Gators relishing piece of district title after blowout win

District championships might not be celebrated exactly like they once were, but the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators are going to take a little time to enjoy theirs before opening up postseason play next week. Ascension Episcopal wrapped up its 2026 regular season schedule with a convincing 42-0 win over the...

Youngsville, LA · 8d

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Houma Christian sweeps Delcambre to open Division IV playoffs

Houma Christian didn’t leave any doubt in its playoff opener. The 10th-seeded Warriors swept No. 23 Delcambre 25-10, 25-8, 25-9 at home Wednesday in the first round of the Division IV state playoffs. The Warriors controlled the match from start to finish, holding the Panthers to 10 points or...

Houma, LA · 9d

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New Lafayette High School Baseball & Softball Complex Under Construction At Former S.J. Montgomery Elementary Site

A new Lafayette High School (LHS) baseball and softball complex is coming soon at 600 Foreman Drive in Lafayette, LA, on the former site of S.J. Montgomery Elementary School, directly behind LHS. The new athletic complex will feature two separate fields for the school’s baseball and softball programs, along with...

Lafayette, LA · 10d

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District championship still major carrot for Lafayette Christian, Catholic-NI

A chance to play for a district championship in the regular-season finale is an opportunity any football team would welcome. That’s an opportunity both Lafayette Christian and Catholic High of New Iberia have on Friday night. “That’s one thing I think that has kind of gotten lost in today's...

New Iberia, LA · 10d

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Patterson mayor says he is taking mayor-elect to court, claims he doesn't have high school diploma

PATTERSON — Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan, after losing re-election, says he is taking Mayor-elect Slade Sanders to court, alleging that he violated the law by running without a high school diploma or GED. Sanders, a Republican, beat Grogan, a Democrat, with 55% of the vote. In a video posted...

Patterson, LA · 10d

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Carencro, Cecilia battle of small football communities for district crown

Gavin Peters and Cody Champagne know each other well. The coaches of Carencro and Cecilia high schools, which 7 p.m. Friday at Cecilia, live five minutes apart. Their wives graduated together from Cecilia, and their daughters dance together. "I have a lot of respect for Cecilia," Peters said. "I live...

Carencro, LA · 9d