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Library to host program on the life and legacy of Doretha A. Dardenne Combre
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (156+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Epps Memorial Library is hosting a program to honor the life and legacy of the late Doretha A. Dardenne Combre, a pioneering businesswoman, community leader, and advocate for educational advancement in Southwest Louisiana. Staff from the…...
Middle school Teacher of the Year arrested on child sex charges
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (83+ words) Middle school Teacher of the Year arrested on child sex charges'kplctv.com Middle school Teacher of the Year arrested on child sex charges Lane Kiffin and other top college coaches visit 5-star lineman Man accused in birthday shooting that killed…...
McNeese hosts second annual NIL summit for student athletes
3+ day, 20+ min ago (143+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese State University's athletic department hosted its second annual NIL summit for student athletes Tuesday. Nearly 30 businesses participated in the business connection fair to help McNeese athletes secure jobs, internships, and NIL deals. Students learned about…...
Catahoula Correctional Center graduates 24 from NSC Lift Truck Certification Program
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (274+ words) Catahoula Correctional Center graduates 24 from NSC Lift Truck Certification Program'kplctv.com The following was released by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office: CATAHOULA PARISH, La. - Catahoula Correctional Center proudly announces the graduation of 24 participants from the NSC Lift Truck Certification program,…...
LaSalle Parish Schools becomes first district in Louisiana to move away from homework
1+ week, 4+ day ago (396+ words) LASALLE PARISH, La. (KNOE) - LaSalle Parish Schools is making history in Louisiana, becoming the first school district in the state to move away from homework assignments. District leaders said the decision comes after reviewing research showing homework does not significantly…...
Teen Report: Calcasieu Parish School’s Mobile Makerspace Bus
2+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Parish students are getting hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology without ever leaving their campuses, thanks to the district's mobile, makerspace bus. This bus is rolling into schools to give students real-world skills and sparking creativity…...
Teen Report: Makerspace Bus
2+ week, 1+ day ago (41+ words) Teen Report: Makerspace Bus'KPLC 7 News Teen Report: Makerspace Bus First Alert Extra - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 2026 First Baptist Christian Academy breaks ground on new High School - clipped version Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. responds to ethics investigation...
First Baptist Christian Academy breaks ground on new High School - clipped version
2+ week, 2+ day ago (45+ words) First Baptist Christian Academy breaks ground on new High School - clipped version'KPLC 7 News First Baptist Christian Academy breaks ground on new High School - clipped version First Alert Extra - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 2026 Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. responds to ethics investigation...
First Baptist Christian Academy breaks ground on new high school
2+ week, 2+ day ago (494+ words) MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) - A growing community, a growing need, and a growing price tag. First Baptist Christian Academy broke ground today on a new high school campus in Moss Bluff, a $2 million project that is only halfway funded. Head…...
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School formally introduces new Head of School
2+ week, 2+ day ago (50+ words) Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School formally introduces new Head of School'KPLC 7 News Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School formally introduces new Head of School 'One is too many' Calcasieu coroner discusses suicide rates, resources in the parish 19-year-old motorcyclist dies in…...