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Softball, Baseball and Iowa Football on Sports Beat This Week
This week’s edition of the Mort’s Water Company sports beat will feature the following interviews:. Hampton-Dumont-CAL Softball Coach Kelsey Enslin to recap season, West Fork Softball Coach Sadie Winfrey to talk about postseason run to state tournament, North Butler Baseball Coach Chase Stohr to talk about offseason work and Iowa Falls-Alden alum and Iowa football player Karson Sharar joins the show to talk about experience at Iowa and NIL.
Local student-athletes to compete in Saturday’s Iowa Shrine Bowl
Several local student-athletes will participate in Saturday’s 2024 Iowa Shrine Bowl, a senior all-star football game with the mission of benefiting Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. North Squad participants:. Colin Gordon, Grundy Center. Trent Cakerice, Grundy Center. Jaden Damiano, Iowa Falls-Alden. Cheer squad participants:. Kenedie Kolder, Aplington-Parkersburg. MaKayla Beisel,...
LPSS updates discipline policy to reflect state laws around suspensions, expulsions
The Lafayette Parish School System has updated its student handbook to reflect changes to state law that deal with discipline. The board unanimously approved the changes Friday during a special meeting. It approved policy to reflect the state ban on cell phones in classes and other legislation passed last month that creates specific language about school discipline.
Ville Platte Police Department investigating syringes found in Sonic bag
Michael Nelson, a resident, said he, his wife and grandchild were ordering food from the carhop at the Sonic. When they received their food, his grandchild reached into the bag where they noticed both of the needles in the bag.
Students learn new skills at sports medicine workshop
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Studies show healthcare jobs are in high demand, making sports medicine a popular career path. Students from the area participated Friday in a free workshop hosted by the Lake Area Athletic Trainers Association. The workshop took place at McNeese State University’s training facilities and physicians from Lake Charles Memorial visited with the student trainers to teach them more about the growing sports medicine field.
Fifth candidate qualifies for Youngsville police chief race
A fifth candidate has qualified for the special election to replace former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux. Matt Thomassee, a private investigator and former law enforcement officer, qualified for the race Friday afternoon. "We have a crime safety issue in this state," Thomassee said. "Youngsville has been fortunate, to a...
Lafayette council says no to bar, vape shop in Freetown after neighbors voice concerns
The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday denied a conditional use permit for a proposed bar and vape shop in Freetown. The council unanimously voted to deny the permit, which would have allowed alcohol sales, for the property at 504 Garfield St. near the Johnston Street intersection. The council's decision came...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
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