Thursday, September 24, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 104
EducationKLFY

LPSS moves forward with Ovey Comeaux Workforce Academy

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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KLFY6h ago
Education

UL Chamber Singers earn international recognition at Petrichor International Music Competition

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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KLFY1d ago
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UL professor named among North America's top scientists

A University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor has been recognized as one of North America's top geoscientists, earning a prestigious honor that reflects the university's research excellence. This recognition highlights UL's contribution to scientific advancement in the region.

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KATC1d ago
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Millions of dollars going to Louisiana HBCUs

Senator John Kennedy announced that Louisiana's historically Black colleges and universities will receive $14.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education. This statewide investment supports HBCUs across Louisiana, including institutions that serve students from the Acadiana region.

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