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Would You Use GPS to Track Your Children?

Dennis Foley — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:15 +0000

Louisiana state lawmakers are looking into whether new legislation is necessary to allow parents to track their children with GPS technology.

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Louisiana Tech University to Hold Robotics Competition

John Lee — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:23:14 +0000

The Bossier Civic Center isn't the only place nearby to watch robotics competition.

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Caddo Parish Residents Get Their Say On Schools Superintendent Search

Angela Thomas — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:57 +0000

Caddo Parish residents will have their say on the Schools Superintendent search.

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Student Suspended for Posting Principal's Mug Shot Online

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:59 +0000

Keandre Varner, a high school student in Riverdale, Georgia, found his principal's mug shot online and posted it on Instagram. For doing so, he received a four-day suspension.

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Centenary College Choir Touring Italy

John Lee — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:11:15 +0000

The world-famous Centenary College Choir is in Italy for a two-week tour. Fifty students along with college staff, friends, and family will be there through May 20th.

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High School Students Hold Online 'Hotness Contest,' School Does Nothing

Donald Deane — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:27:13 +0000

High school is hard enough, but imagine if you had the added pressure of competing in an online "hotness" contest organized by the male student body. That's currently what's happening at Issaquah High School in Washington state.

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2013 High School Graduation Schedule for Shreveport Bossier

Danny Fox — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:31:04 +0000

Life is about to change for the high school students who are graduating. They will leave the familiar classroom and step out into the real world. One day in the future they will realize that school days were the best days of their lives.

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33 High School Students Were Suspended For Twerking

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

"Twerking" is the latest dance craze. And by that we mean Miley Cyrus is quite fond of posting videos of herself doing it.

But the administration at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego are not fond of Twerking. In fact they just suspended 33 students for their o

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North Highland Elementary Student Brings Fake Grenade to School

Dennis Foley — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:06:58 +0000

A 7-year-old male North Highland Elementary School student came to school with a fake grenade.

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Final Round of Robotics Competition Takes Place Saturday

John Lee — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:23:03 +0000

The fourth and final round of this year's Regional Autonomous Robotics Competition takes place this Saturday.

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After 51 Years of Marriage, Retired Great-Grandparents Are Going Back to College

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:42:53 +0000

You’re never too old to learn.

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Caddo Parish Commissioner Stephanie Lynch Chosen to Participate in Leadership Program

John Lee — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:53:04 +0000

Caddo Parish Commissioner Stephanie Lynch is one of twenty-four parish and county leaders from across the country chosen to participate in the tenth annual County Leadership Institute.

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[UPDATE] Nearly 50 Businesses & Agencies Expected At Ark-La-Tex College Career Fair

Angela Thomas — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:35:30 +0000

Area colleges and universities gather with area employers this weekend -- for the 5th annual ARK-LA-TEX College Career Fair.

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Are You Satisfied With Your Child's Education?

Dennis Foley — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:14:54 +0000

Are you satisfied with your local schools? There have been efforts in Louisiana to reform education, but is it necessary?

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US News & World Report Ranks Caddo Parish Magnet High School One of the Best High Schools in Louisiana

Justin Massoud — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:10:42 +0000

US News & World Report has released its 2013 national list of the best high schools across the country, and Shreveport's Caddo Parish Magnet High School was named one of the top-ranked high schools in Louisiana. The local high school earned the #7 spot in the state.

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Northwood Teachers Accused of Drinking Are Back to Work

Dennis Foley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:41:07 +0000

Six Northwood High School teachers and staff members accused of drinking at the school prom are back at work this morning.

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Teachers Suspected of Bringing Alcohol to Northwood High School Prom

Erin McCarty — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:28:13 +0000

After getting complaints from several parents, 6 teachers or faculty members of Northwood High School in Blanchard have been placed on paid administrative leave. Parents claim some of the teachers were drinking alcohol at the prom on Saturday night. The Caddo School Board has issued a brief statement saying there is an investigation underway. KTBS [...]

Two of Three Louisiana Students of the Year from Caddo Parish

John Lee — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:26:43 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Education has named the state's Students of the Year and two of the three are from Caddo Parish.

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Centenary College Hosts National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships

John Lee — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:56:13 +0000

Shreveport's Centenary College is playing host this weekend to the USA Gymnastics National Collegiate Championships in the Gold Dome.

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North DeSoto Basketball Coach Arrested For Bad Behavior With Student, Bad Checks

Dennis Foley — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:22:10 +0000

The North DeSoto High School boys' basketball coach was arrested on Thursday on charges related to inappropriate behavior with a 14-year-old female student.

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