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Westlake, LA · Education
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School Board approves $8,000 teacher and $5,600 support staff supplements
The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved an $8,000 supplement payment for district teachers and a $5,600 supplement payment for support staff Tuesday night. At the board’s regular Tuesday meeting, the […]
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Parents demand answers on bullying at Moss Bluff Elementary
MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) - Parents are raising concerns about bullying at Moss Bluff Elementary and say they want more information about what is happening at the school. Jaime Spears said her son came home crying after an incident on the school bus. “He gets off the bus. He’s crying,...
WNTZ
LSUA and LSUE launch three new student transfer paths
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have established three new transfer agreements aimed at giving students clearer pathways from associate degrees at LSUE into bachelor’s degree programs at LSUA. The new 2+2 agreements cover disaster preparedness and response, elementary education and cybersecurity technology. The partnerships align coursework between the two LSU System […]
theadvocate.com
LRCA sophomore running back helps Tigers overcome 21-point deficit for homecoming win
It has been said that it’s not how you start but how you finish. For Lafayette Renaissance, it wasn’t how the Tigers started but how they responded and then finished. The Tigers overcame an early 21-point deficit Friday to defeat Lake Charles College Prep 56-34 in front of a raucous homecoming crowd.
geauxpreps.com
Creating Quite a Stir: Gritty Sulphur’s already doubled its win total over last season
David Feaster has coached football for more than four decades with one common denominator. He’s jumped into each job, including head coaching positions at seven different high schools in Louisiana, with both feet first. “I never do my homework,” he said. “I haven’t said, ‘Let’s see who they’ve got...
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TDL Week 5 Game of the Week Preview: Sulphur Golden Tors
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Sulphur is turning its attention to district rival Barbe after last week’s comeback win over Sam Houston, trailing by 23 points with less than 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter before storming back to win 55-54. “I don’t know. I’ll process it when I figure out did it really happened. I’m still not sure. They’re still tossing the ball around over there so I’m still afraid they’re going to pick it up and run it back,” said Sulphur head coach David Feaster after the win.
geauxpreps.com
An O that can go: Undefeated Barbe lighting up scoreboard with great frequency
Barbe football coach Dennis Owens is grateful for two things: an explosive offense with players that are not concerned with who gets top billing. “We’ve got a lot of mouths to feed,” said Owens, now in his fourth season as head coach. “The kids are unselfish. They make it easy.”
gridironfootballusa.com
Vinton 2027 ATH Michael Lange Named Gridiron Football Player of Week 3!
Vinton High School’s Michael Lange seemed to be everywhere in the Lions’ 55–12 victory over Washington-Marion. He scored on the ground, threw a touchdown pass, made stops on defense and contributed in the return game. After a performance that showcased his versatility, Lange has been named the Gridiron Football National Player of Week 3.
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BISD warns families of court action after thousands of unexcused absences
BEAUMONT — Thousands of student absences in the first weeks of school have prompted Beaumont ISD to warn that some families could soon face truancy cases in court if attendance does not improve. In the first 26 instructional days, Beaumont ISD recorded 23,921 student absences. More than 2,100 students...
thedailyiberian.com
Panthers Rally Late for Thrilling Win Over Kaplan
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Kaplan High took a one-point lead with five minutes left, Catholic High football coach Matthew Desormeaux called on Michael Haik to answer in Friday’s non-district game at KHS. With quarterback John Parker Robison at the helm, the Panthers methodically drove down the...
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LSU Eunice experiencing unprecedented enrollment growth
The only junior college in the LSU system is experiencing tremendous growth. The fall enrollment at LSU Eunice has topped 4,000 for the first time ever and is approaching 5,000. Chancellor Nancee Sorensen says the enrollment increased to just under 4,700 students is the result of the school’s ability to adapt to changing times.
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Enrollment open for SOWELA’s 8-week online classes
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Enrollment is open for SOWELA’s compressed, online classes this fall. SOWELA’s Next Start classes cover topics in criminal justice, history, English, business, environmental science, math, psychology, sociology and theatre. These classes last eight weeks. Current and new students can sign up for these...