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Louisiana Tech president, board spar over spiked faculty raises | Exclusive
Louisiana Tech University's outgoing President Jim Henderson and the University of Louisiana System leadership have sent competing letters to Tech's faculty and staff in a dispute over raises that now won't come as promised by Henderson. Henderson, who recently announced he will retire at the end of the year, promised faculty and staff 4% raises up to a maximum of $2,400 during fall convocation. But Henderson sent a letter to faculty and staff Oct. 6 saying University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot called him and said to "tap the brakes" on the raises. "For now, I apologize for my failure to deliver what I promised and what you earned," Henderson said in his letter. Henderson noted the overall proposed budget was approved, but the raises were eliminated. Gallot and UL System Board of Supervisors Mark Romero responded Oct. 11 with their own letter to faculty in which they questioned Henderson's financial stewardship. "The complete financial picture (at Tech) raises legitimate concern," Gallot and Romero said. "Louisiana Tech's balance sheet has triggered multiple warning indicators including an unrestricted operating deficit, and has seen significant delines in liquidity." Gallot and Romero go on to say Moody's has downgraded Tech's bond rating
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Criticisms rise over the number of parking tickets written on campus
Over the Fall 2026 semester, the number of parking tickets being given out seemed to rise drastically on the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) campus. Students who received the tickets appeared less than pleased about this supposed increase in parking tickets. A $50 ticket is written to each person...
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LSWA releases weekly Top 10
Others receiving votes: John Curtis 23, Catholic-Baton Rouge 21, Acadiana 18, Zachary 5, Destrehan 2, Northshore 2, Hahnville 1, Haughton 1. Others receiving votes: Cecilia 15, Salmen 8, Tioga 8, Plaquemine 7, St. Michael 6, Belle Chasse 4, Opelousas 1. Class 3A. School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank. St. Charles...
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JHHS Plays St. Mary’s on Friday In a Huge District 3-1A Matchup
Jonesboro-Hodge will play St. Mary’s of Natchitoches at Lakeview High School in Campti on Friday in a District 3-1A matchup that will have a major impact on the Tigers’ chances of claiming their first district title since 2021. Originally scheduled for Turpin Stadium on the Northwestern State University...
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Choudrant’s Magic School Bus Driver
CHOUDRANT, La. — For more than 30 years, Terri Simmons has driven what might be Choudrant’s closest thing to a magic school bus. There may not be any talking lizards or trips through outer space, but there are seasonal treat bags, cold water on hot afternoons, prizes for nervous preschoolers, and a driver who cares deeply for her riders.
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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...
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Jonesboro-Hodge Celebrates Homecoming with 50-0 Romp over Ringgold
The 2026 Homecoming game between Jonesboro-Hodge and undefeated Ringgold, the District 3-1A opener for both teams, was expected to be a tightly contested football game. It was not! JHHS ran roughshod over their upstart foe, 50-0, the largest margin of victory since a 51-0 win over Bunkie in 2021 and 4th largest in the new millennium.
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COLUMN: The Right View for LA Tech’s next president
As Louisiana Tech begins its search for the next university president, I would like to share a few thoughts with those on the search committee. As the committee begins its search, here are some key attributes that are essential to continuing the good work that is going on at La Tech:
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Carroll High School keeps homecoming tradition despite no football game
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Carroll High School held its homecoming celebration this year without a football game after the Bulldogs’ football team was suspended for the season following a post-game incident with Assumption. Despite the absence of a game, alumni and fans still gathered for homecoming events, including a...
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Friday Night Blitz: Week 6 high school football scores and highlights
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2026 high school football season continues, and week six brings another slate of matchups across the ArkLaMiss. Ruston gets revenge over Ouachita in a rematch of last season’s 5A state championship in a 56-21 cakewalk. Details here. Week Five Results. Top Games. West Monroe...
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Unable to find Week 7 replacement, banged-up Loyola must accept Carroll forfeit, bye week
The Loyola Flyers, on the field, will not play a football game in Week 7. Carroll was forced to forfeit its Week 7 matchup with the Flyers after the LHSAA banished the Bulldogs from the rest of their season schedule due to a postgame brawl at Assumption, but Loyola head coach John Sella and school officials didn't want to simply accept the 2-0 victory.
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Panthers roll past Arcadia in Homecoming win
Lincoln Preparatory School wasted no time in starting its Homecoming celebration Friday night, scoring three touchdowns in the opening 9:32 en route to a 46-14 win over Arcadia in the District 1-1A opener for both teams. The win halted a three-game losing skid for the Panthers, who climbed to 3-3...
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Weston Junior High Softball Takes Two From Quitman
Weston Junior High staked its claim to being the best softball team in Jackson Parish by sweeping a doubleheader against Quitman Junior High, winning 6-1 and 7-1 in the contests played at Quitman High School on October 8th. Under the direction of Ritchie Tolar, who came out of retirement to...
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Full time Monroe City Schools employees to receive stipends Friday
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Full time Monroe City Schools employees are set to receive stipends on Friday. The Monroe City School Board called a special meeting where they unanimously approved a $2,000 stipend for teachers and a $1,000 stipend for other full-time employees, amending the salary schedules to include the payments.