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More school closures are coming to New Orleans. Parents are anxious

Karen Seymour’s three kids just started attending Élan Academy in New Orleans this fall, but she’s already thinking of what she might have to do if the school closes. She transferred her kids to Élan after the state board of education closed their old school, Athlos Academy in Jefferson Parish, in May for low academic performance.

New Orleans, LA · 20h
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2026 New Orleans Saints High School Coach of the Week Winners

Throughout the 2026 season, the New Orleans Saints are recognizing outstanding Louisiana high school football coaches through their High School Coach of the Week program. High School Football America, an official partner of NFL Play Football, salutes the honorees below. 2026 New Orleans Saints High School Football Coach of the...

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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Louisiana Football Power Ends Edna Karr’s 35-Game Winning Streak

St. Augustine delivered a dominant performance against defending state champion Edna Karr, snapping the Cougars’ 35-game winning streak and announcing itself as a Louisiana title contender.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Local schools work to prevent fights at high school sporting events after several serious penalties

Fights involving players at high school football games in Louisiana have led to serious penalties issued this season by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School’s football season for the remainder of 2026 and barred Assumption High School from hosting home games after a fight that involved players and fans during a nondistrict game in Napoleonville on Sept 25.

Thibodaux, LA · 2d
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New Golden Meadow Principal excited to be ‘at home’

A longtime local educator is retiring from his position as a principal of a legendary Lafourche Parish school. A woman who once walked the halls of the school as a student said she is grateful and more than ready to slide in and take his place and lead the school into the future.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 2d

nolanow.com

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Covington High School competes for Friday Night 5G Lights grand prize

Covington High School needs your vote. The school has made it to the final round of the Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Principal John Boudreaux and Athletic Director, Kenny Schenck, give us more details.

Covington, LA · 3d

Yahoo!

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St. Tammany Parish School Board races decided on Nov. ballot amid probe into abuse reporting in district

St. Tammany Parish School Board races decided on Nov. ballot amid probe into abuse reporting in district.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

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Paying teachers, consolidating schools: Jefferson Parish’s newly elected school board members share their visions

The Jefferson Parish School Board faces consequential decisions when its new and returning members take office in January, from whether to raise teacher pay to deciding which schools to close next. Three incumbents won reelection Tuesday, and two newcomers will join the nine-member board. Alice Hoyt ran unopposed in District...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 1d

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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 23h

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The Jesuit-Edna Karr matchup produces a historic first for the winning team

Jesuit and Edna Karr have shared a district for five seasons, meeting annually in the regular season and once more in last year’s playoffs. For the first time, the Blue Jays walked off the field as winners following a 40-19 victory Thursday at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium in Algiers.

New Orleans, LA · 15h

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St. Augustine Purple Knights named GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week

St. Augustine’s football team has spent the 2026 season reminding the state why they are among the state’s top programs, and the Week 9 victory over Edna Karr has been the most significant statement yet for the 9-0 Purple Knights. The program has displayed talent on the field and excellence off the field, which is why they are the Week 9 GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Nicholls department of music to host Sound Unbound, fundraising showcase

Nicholls State University’s Department of Music is preparing for a landmark night of music, community and support with its upcoming fundraising event, “Sound Unbound.”. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Mary and Al Danos Theater in Talbot Hall, the event will feature performances that highlight the full range of musical talent across the university.

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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St. Augustine and Edna Karr Rivalry Brings Thousands Together for Historic Football Showdown

New Orleans has always been a city where High School Football is more than a game. It is a celebration of community, tradition, school pride, and generations of excellence. That spirit was on full display Saturday, October 31st, as thousands of fans packed Tad Gormley Stadium to witness one of the city’s most anticipated rivalries: St. Augustine High School versus Edna Karr High School.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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A Newman senior has emerged as a rare three-phase standout for the Greenies

Aaron Vice didn’t need a football field to recognize Alex Roth’s speed. The Newman football coach first noticed it when Roth repeatedly raced around the basepaths during baseball season. He saw it again during summer workouts, when the senior ran a 4.74-second 40-yard dash and power cleaned 245 pounds.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Meagan Good, Cornell Young IV Inspire New Orleans Students to Aim Higher

Hollywood Actors Meagan Good and Cornell Young IV shared personal stories of overcoming obstacles and pursuing success with students from three New Orleans High Schools during an InspireNOLA Rally Wednesday, Oct. 21st. The “Elevate to Mastery & Advanced” Student Rally brought approximately 1,400 attendees from Edna Karr High School, McDonogh...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

LSU Reveille

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‘All about LSU’: These alumni reflect on their memories as Tigers, experiences postgrad

LSU not only holds a special place in current students’ hearts, but it also carries a strong meaning in the hearts of alumni. For alumnus Chris Adams, LSU means connecting with a larger community. Adams is originally from New Orleans, but like many he went to high school with,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

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LSU president is looking for a leader with ‘new ideas’ to turn around LSU New Orleans

LSU President Wade Rousse knows that whoever is chosen to lead LSU New Orleans will face a formidable task. The former University of New Orleans, which joined the LSU system in July, needs major repairs and an infusion of new students. And while its budget crisis has eased, its finances still are in critical condition, Rousse said in an interview Tuesday.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

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LSU New Orleans chancellor finalists make pitches for boosting enrollment, place in state system

The final four candidates vying to become the permanent chancellor of LSU New Orleans told faculty, staff and students this week that boosting enrollment is a must for the school’s future success. During campus visits Tuesday and Wednesday, some of the finalists offered plans for direct recruiting, while others...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

Nicholls Worth

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Finding a place to call home: Open-mic event encourages students to share their stories

Nicholls State University students will have an opportunity to express themselves and share their personal stories during the “Relate to Home” open-mic event on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. The event invites attendees to explore what the word “home” means to them through different forms of expression,...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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Livingston Parish Students Against Destructive Decisions to host Amazing Shake on Wednesday

DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish Students Against Destructive Decisions announced a $625,000 federal grant through the White House's Drug-Free Communities Support Program last week. According to the organization, the grant will provide $125,000 each year through 2031 for a 5-year investment totaling $625,000. The program said the funding will...

Denham Springs, LA · 3d