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Local medical students celebrate milestones on Match Day
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (162+ words) Multiracial group of students communicating while sitting on staircase at medical university. It was a personal milestone for local medical students. On Friday, they found out where they will begin the next chapter in their medical careers. It's called Match…...
Rethinking screen time in the age of burnout
1+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found 62% have experienced recurring digital burnout. As technology increasingly dominates work, social lives and entertainment, constant stimulation has become the norm. But instead of completely disconnecting, many people now consider how to make their screen time…...
Task force sounds alarm on fatherhood crisis in Louisiana
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (164+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. " The final report from the Louisiana Task Force on Fatherhood Engagement paints a grim picture of the state's current landscape. Louisiana currently ranks 48th for "Best States for Working Dads" and 49th for engaging fathers in child welfare planning....
Auditions begin for Caddo Parish youth talent competition with $5,000 prize
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (431+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. " Children and teens with a special talent have the opportunity to perform and compete for a cash prize through a new parish wide competition in'Northwest'Louisiana.'Caddo Parish'is hosting its first "Caddo's Rising Star" talent competition, giving young performers…...
Regional Career Fair connects Northwest Louisiana students with 100 employers
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (192+ words) An LSUS student speaks with employers at a past Regional Career Fair. This year's Regional Career Fair will be held Thursday at Centenary's Gold Dome. Students and alumni from local colleges are invited to visit with the nearly 100 employers from…...
Movies and TV shows casting in New Orleans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in New Orleans, nearby cities, and…...
Caddo Parish Commission searches for young talent in first-ever talent competition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Caddo Parish Commission searches for young talent in first-ever talent competition'KTBS - The Caddo Parish Commission is launching its first-ever "Caddo's Rising Star Talent Competition," a new parish-wide search aimed at showcasing young performers from across the community.Open to Caddo…...
Early enrollment programs aim to get children kindergarten-ready
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (335+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. - As one school year comes to a close, it's time to get a head start on the next one. Caddo Parish Schools will hold a second Pre-K roundup Friday while Bossier Parish has roundup dates set for April…...
Bossier Parish students compete in first fitness meet ahead of Governor's Games
2+ week, 1+ day ago (259+ words) BOSSIER CITY, La. " The Elementary School State Championship Fitness Meet is about a month away, and students in Bossier Parish are already getting in the competitive spirit. The Bossier Parish Fitness Meet is part of the 2026 Governor's Games, a six-month…...
Caddo Parish Magnet High leads region with 12 National Merit Finalists
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. " Caddo Parish Public Schools on Friday announced 12 seniors from Caddo Parish Magnet High School have been named finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students now rank among the top 1% of high school seniors in the United…...