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EDUCATION
National referee shortage could impact future of high school sports
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High school sports season is right around the corner, but there is a growing problem - a major referee shortage. Athletic directors at all levels have seen a steady decline in sports officials in the last 20 years. “It’s tough to find officials because no...
Free CDL Training Offered in September at SOWELA in Lake Charles
SOWELA Technical Community College’s Office of Workforce Solutions is now offering free training for those interested in getting their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This opportunity is made possible through a partnership with Venture Global LNG and is available to residents of Calcasieu Parish. The training will take place at SOWELA’s Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA.
Full STEAM ahead: Bishop Noland’s South Campus unveils new wing, lab
Students and teachers at Bishop Noland Day School – South Campus are still settling into the campus’ new STEAM wing. In celebration of the addition, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday. The wing features four new classrooms and a state-of-the-art lab for high school students at Bishop Noland. Before the new wing was built, […]
Barbe gearing up for another season on ESPN 104.1 Lake Charles
The buzz is building for this year’s Barbe Buccaneers football team, as expectations are for the proud program to return to the postseason. The long-time broadcast team of Jack Miller, Scott Holtzman, and Mark Judson return to call all the games. Buccaneer fans can listen to all the exciting action from the guys all season long on ESPN 104.1 Lake Charles.
McNeese Howdy Rowdy Welcome Home Week starts Sunday
Special to the American Press Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 19, at McNeese State University and Howdy Rowdy Welcome Back 2024 kicks off the fall semester. Howdy Rowdy week allows for students to familiarize themselves with the many organizations on campus, and an opportunity to have fun and meet new people. Welcome home, Pokes! Bowling […]
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