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LSU Eunice breaks historical enrollment records for third straight year
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana State University Eunice is welcoming another record student population to campus with 4,698 students enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester. It is the first time in school history that LSUE has a student enrollment of more than 4,000. LSU Eunice’s fall student enrollment of 4,698 is a 22.92% increase of […]
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Vermilion Parish School System prepares for Space X
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Vermilion Parish School System is planning for potential long-term impacts following development plans by SpaceX in Pecan Island. District leaders are evaluating local education needs, including staffing, facility capacity and new instructional programming. School district officials have been in communication with SpaceX since...
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TDL Week 4 Game of the Week Preview: Sulphur Golden Tors
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Sulphur has done a complete 180 in the David Feaster era of Golden Tor football. Last week, Sulphur’s narrow three-point victory over Pineville improved the Tors to 3-0 on the season, something that hasn’t happened since 2005. “We would’ve never been here without him...
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Acting head coach named after fight between Oberlin coaches cuts short homecoming game
OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - Oberlin High School has named a new acting head coach while officials investigate a fight between two coaches during homecoming. Tigers Head Coach Robert Etheridge and Assistant Coach Jaden Brasseaux got into an argument on the sidelines during Friday night’s game against Centerville, authorities said. The two then reportedly exchanged blows in the locker room, and Etheridge flipped a desk.
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Scholarship designated for DeQuincy graduate
Catherine Puerta DeLee, a DeQuincy native now living in Alexandria, has established the Dr. James and Catherine Puerta DeLee Scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation. The scholarship is designated for DeQuincy High School graduates majoring in elementary education, and the first student award will be made during McNeese’s fall...
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TDL Week 3 scores and highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week 3 of high school football is here!. The Welsh Greyhounds will take on the Jennings Bulldogs in our Touchdown Live Game of the Week Thursday. Tune in to 7News at Six to see who an adoptable puppy predicts will come out on top!. Join...
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Athlete of the Week: Johnathan Brighton Laday
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Johnathan Brighton Laday, a senior at Eunice High School, is contributing across multiple positions on the field this football season. Laday has played cornerback, free safety, wide receiver, punt returner and kick returner, but mainly plays at wide receiver and free safety. Eunice High School...
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Kaplan's workhorse rushing threat doesn't fit profile, but it doesn't matter
De'Maurion Cormier isn't your prototypical fullback. Kaplan High football coach Vinnie Bullara said that in an ideal world, the 6-foot, 190-pound senior would be lined up at tailback in an old-school I-formation offense. "He's a stud," Bullara said of Cormier, who recorded his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game in a...
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Hardin pounds Beaumont Kelly 57-0
HARDIN– Coming off a tough loss to Lutheran South Academy a week ago, the Hardin Hornets came back in a big way by jumping out to a big halftime lead in beating Beaumont Kelly 57-0 on Friday night at Hornet Stadium. Thomas Gallaspy got the scoring going for Hardin...
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High school seniors predict brighter futures following SpaceX expansion
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A recent SpaceX announcement is driving new development and economic opportunities in Vermilion Parish prompting high school seniors across the parish to share their perspectives on the area’s future. The influx of new development is expected to bring jobs, businesses and improved infrastructure...
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Calcasieu Parish elementary school closes early due to power issues
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school closed early on Monday due to electricity problems. Western Heights Elementary, located at 1100 Elizabeth St. in Westlake, conducted an early dismissal from school at 11 a.m. due to “a power issue on campus”, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Holly Holland,...
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LSU Eunice announces creation of new college, appoints first dean
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana State University Eunice has announced the creation of a new college within the university, and its first dean. Deshjuana Bagley will be the first Dean of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences. Bagley will lead the third college at LSU Eunice, joining the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences.
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LHSAA announces VC's Kim Guidry will be inducted into the LHSAA Hall of Fame
Kim Guidry, the former head coach of the Vermilion Catholic girls basketball team, began her Thursday morning as usual. But the ordinary quickly faded when a group of her former players and a representative from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association walked into the VC gym. In that moment, Guidry sensed that something was about to unfold.
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TDL Week 2 scores and highlights
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week 2 of high school football is here!. The Vinton Lions will take on the Elton Indians in our Touchdown Live Game of the Week. Tune in to 7News at Six Friday to see who an adoptable puppy predicts will come out on top!. Keep...
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DITR: RB Cole Mirante, Merryville High School (Merryville, LA)
Cole Mirante is a 5’8, 210-pound running back out of Merryville High School in Merryville, Louisiana. He has a 3.5 GPA and runs a 4.70 40-yard dash. His playing style is that he hits the gaps with speed and agility. His teammates can count on him to get 1st downs plus more. Mirante’s physical running style, work ethic, and ability to contribute in key situations make him a promising prospect at the next level.