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VideoA special education paraprofessional in Basile has been charged with cruelty to juveniles following an investigation into allegations of physical abuse of a 5-year-old student at W.W. Stewart Elementary School. Paula Bergeaux, 61, was issued an arrest warrant by Judge Chuck R. West on one count related to the incident.
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VideoA nursing school student at University of Louisiana at Lafayette demonstrated gratitude by giving back to a former professor who made a significant impact on her education. The student's gesture of appreciation highlights the meaningful relationships built between educators and students in professional healthcare programs.
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School Board District 2 is holding a special election for an open seat. The Current interviewed both candidates about their motivations for running and their positions on ongoing tensions within the school board and superintendent's office, as well as pending lawsuits affecting the district.
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VideoLouisiana school officials are warning students and the public that making threats or deliberately disrupting school campuses will result in serious consequences, including school discipline and criminal penalties under state law. The warning comes as schools emphasize campus safety and the legal responsibility individuals face for threatening behavior.
Read moreLafayette Parish School System is opening its lottery for magnet academy programs for the upcoming school year, as the district works to compete with charter schools. Parents have until December 15th to enter their children into the lottery for the magnet programs.
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Lafayette Parish School System is promoting its magnet academy programs as an alternative to charter schools, with a lottery system opening for next year's admissions. Parents have until December 15th to enter their children into the competition for spots in these specialized magnet programs.
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Allen Parish Superintendent Brad Soileau responded to allegations of misconduct by school board staff that circulated on Facebook. The superintendent reached out to 7News to address the social media posts regarding the allegations.
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Woman's Hospital is encouraging women in the Lafayette area to prioritize breast health through regular screenings and personal risk assessments. A Louisiana doctor affiliated with the hospital is sharing critical warning signs of breast cancer to help women detect the disease early and take charge of their health.
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The Lafayette Parish School System has achieved the top rankings in Region IV of the Louisiana Department of Education for student attendance metrics. This achievement reflects strong performance by the school district in one of the key measures used to evaluate school system effectiveness.
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Several staff members at Pickering Elementary School have been terminated following an investigation into messages that mocked students in special education. The Lafayette Parish School District took action after discovering the inappropriate communications among employees.
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LSU of Alexandria has been ranked as the third-safest college campus in the nation, recognizing the university's commitment to campus security and student safety. This distinction places LSUA among the top institutions nationally for providing a secure learning environment.
Read moreA Lafayette Parish School Board member raised concerns about funding equity during a vote to use reserve funds for a career center at the former Comeaux High School, with Northside representatives casting dissenting votes. The debate highlights questions about how capital projects are distributed across different areas of the parish.
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The Lafayette Parish School Board approved up to $14 million in funding Thursday to begin construction on the new Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy. The project is on schedule to open for the 2028-29 school year, with funding coming from the district's Economic Stabilization Fund.
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VideoThe Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a $2,000 one-time stipend for eligible employees, following a Louisiana state mandate requiring school systems to distribute per-student state funding as employee bonuses. The requirement came after voters rejected proposed amendments that would have established permanent pay raises for teachers and staff across the state.
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Louisiana health officials and tobacco prevention advocates report declining youth tobacco use rates across the state through continued education efforts, parental involvement, and ID verification at retail locations. The decline reflects ongoing statewide prevention initiatives aimed at reducing nicotine product use among young people in Louisiana.
Read moreThe Lafayette Parish School Board is considering using its rainy-day fund to help finance the Comeaux career center after a problematic audit prevented the district from securing bond approval for the project. State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux cited the audit issues as a barrier to the bond's passage, prompting school officials to explore alternative funding through reserves.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has announced new academic programs in aerospace and computing in response to SpaceX's planned launch facility in Vermilion Parish. The expansion aims to prepare local students for careers in the emerging space industry that will bring significant economic opportunities to the region.
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The Foundation for South Louisiana Community College awarded over $186,000 in scholarships to Lafayette-area students for the Fall 2026 semester. The scholarship reception was held Tuesday at the Downtown Convention Center in Lafayette, recognizing student achievements and supporting access to higher education in the region.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Campus Cupboard food pantry has received a 2,500-pound donation of Louisiana-grown rice, providing enough for approximately 12,500 servings to help students experiencing food insecurity. The donation supports UL's efforts to assist students in need with food assistance.
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VideoA former paraprofessional in Vermilion Parish was arrested following an investigation into a physical incident involving a 5-year-old nonverbal student. Law enforcement reviewed school surveillance video before a warrant was signed on September 23rd.
Read moreSouthside High School's FFA students won first place in Louisiana for their presentation on coastal land loss and are now heading to Indianapolis to compete in the national FFA competition. Their project highlights the critical issue of coastal preservation affecting Louisiana's future.
Read moreLouisiana's Advanced Placement test scores are improving at twice the rate of growth seen nationally, according to new data. However, the state's scores remain below the national average, indicating progress but continued room for improvement in student achievement.
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The Lafayette Parish School System is moving forward with plans to convert the former Ovey Comeaux High School campus into a workforce training academy. Work is currently underway at the site to prepare it for its new role as a training center.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Chamber Singers have earned international recognition by advancing as semifinalists in the 2026 Petrichor International Music Competition. This achievement highlights the university's commitment to musical excellence and its singers' abilities on the global stage.
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