Category: School News
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Message to Webster Parish livestock supporters
Dear Webster Parish Livestock Supporters, Thank you for the continued support through the years of supporting Webster Parish 4-H and the Webster Parish Livestock Programs, especially the livestock sale. We at the Webster Parish Extension office could not have the wonderful programs without the continued support of our communities. Once again thank you. We had…
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BPCC students win medals at National Skillsusa competition
Bossier Parish Community College students won eight medals at the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia. The following students received medals in their respective categories: Chancellor Dr. Rick Bateman, Jr. expressed immense pride in the national results, applauding the remarkable performances at this prestigious and competitive event. “The dedication and passion shown by our students…
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Webster Parish School Board approves IT job descriptions and salaries
The Webster Parish School Board convened for a special called meeting on June 27 to address several key agenda items. The board reviewed and approved the job descriptions and salary schedules for the assistant IT coordinator and IT technician positions, as well as revisions to all certificated job descriptions. The consideration for the superintendent’s contract…
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LSUS, Centenary announce partnership to strengthen Master of Public Health program
In an effort to bolster the local healthcare industry, LSU Shreveport and Centenary announced a memorandum of understanding to build pathways for Centenary undergraduate students to enroll in LSUS’s Master of Public Health program. The MPH program is a joint effort between LSUS and LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Allied Health Professions. Students take classes…
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Ben Bower named principal of Minden High School
The Webster Parish School Board (WPSB) has announced Ben Bower as the new principal of Minden High School, effective July 1. “We are excited about the appointment of Mr. Ben Bower as our next principal at Minden High School,” said WPSB Superintendent Johnny Rowland. “He is passionate in his approach to serving all of our…
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Louisiana state superintendent releases statement on federal judge blocking new Title IX rules
“Louisiana will always stand up against an abuse of power by a federal agency” (BATON ROUGE, LA) – The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction today against the new Title…
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LSU sets historic record for research activity at $488 million
Statewide achievement in research across all campuses added $1.3 billion in economic impact for Louisiana. Increased federal research funding demonstrates enduring success of LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda BATON ROUGE – Last year, LSU announced a momentous jump in research activity in 2022, eclipsing the $400 million milestone across its eight campuses, achieving $428 million statewide.…
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Louisiana sets higher expectations, increases value of career and college readiness with revised accountability system
Louisiana Department of Education’s Grow.Achieve.Thrive. plan approved by BESE, takes effect for 2025-26 school year (BATON ROUGE, LA) – Louisiana is raising the bar for academic success, enhancing the value of career education, and making it easier for the public to understand how schools are performing. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) received approval from…
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Governor Landry announces appointment of chairman of Louisiana Community Technical College System
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Governor Landry announced the appointment of Timothy Hardy as the Chairman of Louisiana Community Technical College System (LCTCS). LCTCS represents 12 community colleges across Louisiana—serving more than 150,000 students and graduating more than 30,000 each year. “I am proud to announce the appointment of Timothy Hardy as the chairman of LCTCS. Having…
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Doyline High’s Noah Spears earns honorable mention on all-state teams
Noah Spears, a standout athlete at Doyline High School, received an Honorable Mention on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s list of Class B All-State Baseball and Softball Teams. Spears, who will be entering his senior year this fall, has demonstrated remarkable talent on the field. Spears’s scouting report highlights his prowess as a right-handed…