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Sowela offers short-term training in Jennings
Sowela Technical Community College’s Office of Workforce Solutions will offer two short-term training options this summer at Sowela Morgan Smith in Jennings, LA. Classes include ServSafe and OSHA 30. All classes are open to the public. ServSafe Manager: This training covers food safety guidelines and leads to a ServSafe Manager Certification. The cost is $175, […]
Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom
Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, she is sure she has accomplished her mission. Born and raised in Crowley, Falcon attended St. Michael Catholic School for much of her grade school education. During her Catholic education, she experienced […]
Pat Deaville’s 11th book recounts his days as Lake Arthur band director
A local author has penned a new book about the resilience of the Lake Arthur High School band during his tenure as the school’s band director in the ‘70s. Former band director Pat Deaville (1974-1979) wrote the 200-plus page book ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Pride and Spirit Era of the Lake Arthur […]
16-Year-Old Alanah Poullard Accepted into 60 Colleges, Earns Over $1 Million in Scholarships
Alanah Poullard, a remarkable African American teenager from Jennings, Louisiana, is set to graduate high school at the young age of 16. Her achievements don’t stop there – she has been accepted into an astounding 60 colleges across the country and has secured over a million dollars in scholarships.
Acadiana Area School Closures for Tuesday, May 14 Due to Severe Weather
The severe weather that rumbled through Louisiana yesterday has left parts of Acadiana still reeling today. As a result, there have been some school closures for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Below is the list of schools and school districts that have decided to cancel classes for today:. Acadia Parish. Mermentau...
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