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New Opelousas Elementary School announced for students from Grolee, Northeast and Park Vista

A new Opelousas Elementary School has been announced and will open at the former Opelousas Jr. High School campus on South Market Street. The school will serve students from Grolee, Northeast, and Park Vista areas. This expansion is part of efforts by Creswell Middle School to accommodate the student population in the district.

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KLFY23h ago
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Basile special educator charged with cruelty to juveniles following incident

A 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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KLFY23h ago
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Nursing school student Pays it Forward to former professor

A 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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The Current2d ago
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Election 2026: Amid lawsuits and tensions, a school board seat is open

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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