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Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > education > 03/02/2026 > southwood-history-club-learns-a-thing-or-two-from-twin-blends > 88782217007

Southwood High students explore Shreveport's history with unique photo tour

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (222+ words) More than a dozen Southwood High School students walked down Texas Street on a recent weekday with Mark and Mike Mangham of Northwest Louisiana History Hunters. Across from the courthouse, they saw the building where the old five-and-dime Woolworth's used…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > 03/02/2026 > lsu-ten-commandments-in-classrooms-new-law-requires-all-public-schools-in-louisiana > 88945140007

Will the 10 Commandments be in Louisiana classrooms? Why LSU is complying

3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (282+ words) In 2024, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landy signed House Bill (HB) 71, requiring public schools, universities and colleges to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Each school was to put up displays, along with a context statement titles "The History of the Ten…...

The Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > 02/26/2026 > northwestern-state-university-in-louisiana-fires-cheer-coaches-after-hazing-investigation > 88876611007

Northwestern State fires cheer team coaches after hazing investigation

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (215+ words) Northwestern State University's cheer team coaches have been fired following a university investigation of possible hazing violations by the team. NSU issued a statement Feb. 25 that said the coaches are no longer with the program. "The university takes all reports,…...

The Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > education > 02/13/2026 > how-can-bossier-parish-student-win-100k-for-college > 88663800007

Bossier Parish students: Apply for National Civics Bee, win $100K

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (217+ words) The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and presented by Bossier Parish Community College, will host the 2026 National Civics Bee in Bossier Parish. The application deadline for the competition has been extended to Feb....

The Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > shopping > 02/13/2026 > babbel-presidents-day-sale > 88158696007

Learn a new language and save 60% on a Babbel for Presidents Day

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (200+ words) Whether you were inspired by Bad Bunny's record-breaking halftime show, or learning a new language was on your to-do list for 2026, now is the perfect time to get started. Babbel is celebrating Presidents Day with one of its best offers…...

The Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > local > 02/11/2026 > centenary-college-receives-10-million-for-science-building-renovation > 88625711007

Centenary College gets $10 million for science building renovation

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (210+ words) A Louisiana liberal arts college in Shreveport will receive $10 million from the federal government to renovate its historic science building. Centenary College of Louisiana announced that Mickle Hall will receive $10 million in federal appropriations to renovate the 1947 building. According to…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > 02/10/2026 > louisiana-education-why-the-state-ranks-low-in-wallethub-study > 88603515007

WalletHub ranks Louisiana a bottom 3 state for education. Here's why

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (146+ words) For many, education is a priority and a quality education can open pathways for greater career opportunities and potential higher earnings. Despite this, not all states offer the same quality education, and Louisiana often seems to lack in the education…...

Lafayette Daily Advertiser
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > 02/10/2026 > gov-jeff-landry-renews-push-for-funding-la-gator-vouchers > 88603742007

Gov. Jeff Landry renews push for funding LA GATOR vouchers

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (656+ words) BATON ROUGE " After running into resistance from lawmakers last year, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is once again asking the Legislature to double the size of a program to let parents use state funding to send their children to private schools....

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > life > 02/07/2026 > calling-all-teens-start-your-career-with-shreve-memorial-library > 88526215007

Calling all teens! Start your career with Shreve Memorial Library

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (99+ words) The 8-week summer internship program begins May 29, 2026, and lasts until July 23, 2026. Summer interns earn $10 per hour and work up to 20 hours per week. The summer internship is limited to 150 hours total. High school students age 16 and older are encouraged to…...

Shreveport Times
shreveporttimes.com > story > news > education > 02/02/2026 > blanchard-water-problems-closed-schools-tuesday > 88483726007

5 Caddo schools will remain closed this Tuesday due to Blanchard water crisis.

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (273+ words) Five Caddo schools will remain closed Tuesday, Feb. 3, due to interruptions of water service. Caddo Parish Schools stated, "While district facilities teams have worked tirelessly to restore normal operations, persistent water pressure issues beyond the district's control continue to affect…...