Wednesday, September 16, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 96
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Evangeline School Board member denies rumors of cutting 13th check bonuses

Evangeline Parish School Board members are addressing staff concerns about the future of the annual 13th check bonus, which is not a mandatory requirement for the district. While the exact status of the year-end bonus remains unclear, the board has denied rumors that the payment will be eliminated.

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KLFY1d ago
Education

University of Louisiana welcomes back NASA deputy system manager

NASA Deputy System Manager Stephen Damico, a 1999 University of Louisiana graduate with a mechanical engineering degree, returned to campus Monday to speak about his three-decade aerospace career in human spaceflight. His visit highlights the university's connection to the space industry and the accomplishments of its alumni.

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KLFY1d ago
Education

St. Martin School Board remains under federal desegregation order

The St. Martin Parish School Board remains under federal court oversight more than 60 years after a desegregation lawsuit was filed in 1965. Attorneys continue to work through issues tied to the decades-old case, Thomas v. St. Martin Parish School Board, as the district navigates ongoing compliance with federal desegregation orders.

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KLFY1d ago
Education

UL Lafayette students place second in international oil exploration competition

A team of master's degree students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Geosciences placed second in the 2026 Imperial Barrel Award Competition, an international oil exploration competition. The five-student team competed against universities worldwide in identifying optimal drilling locations for oil companies.

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