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From Louisville high schools to college football rosters. Where area players are headed
The Louisville area is known for producing college football talent. Male High School offensive lineman Isaac "Spike" Sowells, the top recruit in Louisville in the Class of 2025, committed to N.C. State on Thursday.Here is a list of where Class of 2024 seniors are scheduled to play this fall. Players are listed...
JCPS families still finalizing plans for students three weeks before new year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools is three weeks away from its first day and some families are still working out their plans for this school year. Betsy Darby is the parent of two JCPS students. After a summer of holding out hope, her family accepted reality. Since...
JCPS students who speak English as a 2nd language use day to get more comfortable before school year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There are more than 150 languages spoken by Jefferson County Public Schools students. Many of those students are just starting to learn English. Nearly 25% of students at Kerrick Elementary School speak English as a second language. Friday, they got an opportunity to visit the school and fill out any last-minute paperwork before the school year begins in just a few weeks. Some of the students at the school are also new to the area.
Desmond Richard from DeSales proves dynamite comes in smallish packages! @DeSalesColtsFB @jamesatkinson44 @a_lanham17 @840WHAS @AlPopsFootball @PrepRedZone @KyHighFootball
’25 interior DL prominent in the Colts’ resurgence. We see it in high school football all the time. Guys who are too “something or other” for the college game stud out and “be their best athletic selves” under the “Friday Night Lights.” Such is the case with DeSales High School’s Desmond Richard. At 5’8,” 220-pounds, his frame isn’t going to attract a ton of attention but his penchant for making game deciding plays just might.
Norton Children's Back to School Stress
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Norton Children’s Psychiatrist Dr. Gagandeep Kaur joins Dawne Gee for the second back-to-school discussion. For More Information Visit: www.nortonchildrens.com/backtoschool. Parents who feel their child is struggling with depression or other serious mental health conditions should reach out to their child’s pediatrician, who will be able...
Youth Empowerment Summit elevates JCPS student voices
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hosted by the Louisville Central Community Center, DuPonte Manual senior Love Eden took the mic for the 8th Annual West Louisville Youth Empowerment Summit on Friday. "If I was to be superintendent and money was no problem, cause we know money is always a problem, I...
Kids and teachers get ready to head back to school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The new school year is almost upon us and across WAVE Country, parents, students and teachers were all preparing for the first day of school. It’s important kids feel confident when walking through the doors on that first day of class and that’s where Lisa Popeck, a hair stylist, comes in.
JCPS gala to raise money for students participating in extracurricular activities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - When you think of cheerleaders, you may picture a group wearing team uniforms with their school colors, but what about if they could not afford it?. This was the case for a JCPS cheerleading team. As they stood on the sidelines dressed in matching T-shirts and shorts, Dr. April Brooks knew she needed to do something.
UofL student teaching others how to customize sneakers through 'Klutch University'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The world of custom sneakers is one 22-year-old Jayden Rankin has lived in since the 8th grade. But, during his time at the University of Louisville, he decided to take his passion to the next level. "I take basic shoes like the Air Force 1 and...
University of Louisville Foundation awarded grant from Hearst Foundations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville organization that helps nursing students has been awarded a grant from the Hearst Foundations to continue its mission. The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions working in the fields of education, health, culture and social service. Recently, a grant was...
Stella Ziogas Impresses with 22 Points and Nine Assists in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K Victory
Stella Ziogas (New Rochelle High School) is proven she is a complete, standout guard, recording 22 points, nine assists, six steals, seven rebounds and two block shots in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K’s opening game 57-44 victory over the Capital City Tyrants Thursday at The Splash in Louisville, Kentucky.
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