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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
LPSS investigating video of teacher allegedly slapping student
LAFAYETTE, La. () — A video that seems to show a teacher slapping a student at a Lafayette school is under investigation, officials said. The video, which has gone viral on social media over the weekend, allegedly shows a teacher at standing over a seated student and slapping them. KLFY has not yet received permission to post the video. A spokesperson for the said the administration is aware of the video. 'Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is actively investigating the incident,' the spokesperson said. 'As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide further comment at this time.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Officials said the incident took place about a year ago, but the video was first brought to the district's attention recently. Two LPSS employees shown in the video resigned today. LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. said the district 'will take any necessary action based on the evidence following a prompt and thorough investigation.' This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Silver Alert: Police asking for help locating missing Lake Charles man Artist sought to create 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster Adam Sandler says goodbye to Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore' WATCH LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case Alabama man's Uber dashcam shows alleged sex assault of unconscious woman Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
School Closures in the Acadiana
(KLFY) — The following list details school closures in the Acadiana due to the weather forecast predicting heavy rains and possible flash flooding this week: St. Landry Parish: All schools and administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8. Lesson content will be delivered remotely through Google Classroom or written assignments. Completed assignments will serve as attendance documentation. Lafayette Parish: All Lafayette Parish School System students will transition to remote learning on Wednesday, May 7, due to the threat of flooding rains. Students must complete and turn in all assigned work upon returning to school or be marked absent. A decision about school on Thursday, May 8, will be announced by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Iberia Parish: All schools will be closed Wednesday, May 7, for the safety of our students and staff. To ensure continued learning, teachers are preparing remote learning via Google classroom. Any additionally, any extra-curricular activities scheduled after 5:30 PM this evening, will be rescheduled. A determination on events scheduled for Wednesday evening will be made tomorrow afternoon. No decision regarding Thursday has been made. We will assess the storm's impacts on flooding and travel by Wednesday afternoon. Vermilion Charter Academy: Vermilion Charter Academy will be closed tomorrow due to weather. Students will need to contact teachers and staff in regards to their continued remote learning. No decision regarding Thursday has been made. Vermilion Parish Schools will implement a virtual day of learning and all schools and central office buildings will be closed on Wednesday May 7. No decision regarding Thursday has been made. Lafayette Christian Academy: The school will be closed tomorrow Wednesday May 7. Students will need to contact teachers and staff in regards to their continued remote learning. No decision regarding Thursday has been made. Acadia Parish: The school will be closed tomorrow Wednesday May 7. Schools will be sending learning packets home with students at dismissal today. Parents are asked students follow the recommendations on how to complete the packets during the closure. We will also continue monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions to make a decision about the safe return of students and staff for Thursday, May 8. St. Martin Parish: All schools will be closed Wednesday, May 7 due to weather. Students are expected to work remotely using Chromebooks or class packets. All assigned work must be completed to ensure proper documentation for both academic progress and attendance credit. Any updates regarding closures beyond Wednesday will be communicated as necessary. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KLFY Daily Digest Latest news Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lafayette Parish Government, schools announce winners of annual Anti-Litter Poster Contest
Lafayette Consolidated Government, in collaboration with the Lafayette Parish School System and the Lafayette Garden Club, recently announced the winners of this year's Anti-Litter Poster Contest. LCG said the annual initiative encourages students across Lafayette Parish to promote environmental awareness through creative artwork and slogans. This year, the contest received a total of 279 submissions from students across Lafayette Parish. First place: Connor Graves, Green T. Lindon Elementary School Second place: Samuel Melancon, L. Leo Judice Elementary School Third place: Amelie Lambert, Milton Elementary School First place: Manha Bux, Edgar Martin Middle School Second place: Phung Nguyen, Milton Middle School Third place: Jolie Jones, L. J. Alleman Middle School First place: Sam (Harper) Faulk, Lafayette High School Second place: Ramni Maya Manuel Roy, Lafayette High School Third place: Alia Hdouch, Lafayette High School Overall Best T-Shirt Design: 'Louisiana Litter Not Good For The Critter' by Sam (Harper) Faulk, Lafayette High School Overall Best Slogan: 'Plant Love Not Trash.' By Alia Hdouch, Lafayette High School Parents, teachers, students and school administrators are invited to celebrate the winners at the official award ceremony at 5 p.m. May 15 at the Lafayette Parish School Board Office, 202 Rue Iberville in Lafayette. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Lafayette government, schools announce Anti-Litter Poster Contest winners
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Classes delayed at Comeaux High School due to vandalism
LAFAYETTE, La. () — Students at Comeaux High School had their studies disrupted this morning after vandals defaced the interior of the school overnight, according to a release from Lafayette Parish School System 'Overnight, a group of individuals unlawfully entered the Comeaux High campus and defaced school property,' the release read. 'Students are being held in the gyms this morning while maintenance crews clean up the affected areas.' Officials said no students are in danger and the campus is safe. The incident remains under investigation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 89th Masters Tournament | Thursday updates Suspect steals vehicle, leads police on chase in Gueydan Classes delayed at Comeaux High School due to vandalism The most unique trophy in sports — the Masters green jacket Watch: Senate holds hearing on daylight saving time — will the US 'lock the clocks?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Lafayette Parish softball coach charged with underage sex with student
LAFAYETTE, La. () — A softball coach at a Lafayette Parish school has been arrested and charged with having sex with a student, authorities said. Ronnie Naomi Jr., 54, is charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student, court records show. Naomi was head softball coach of David Thibodaux STEM Academy in Lafayette. According to a statement from Lafayette Parish School System, Naomi is no longer with the school. 'Lafayette Parish School System has severed ties with a volunteer softball coach who was arrested Thursday at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy,' the statement read. 'The individual was contracted with the school to coach the team but was not an employee of LPSS.' Naomi was booked into the Lafayette Parish jail on $40,000 bond. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Truck hauling over 125 cows rolls over in Indiana; all lanes blocked Trump holds 'productive call' with new Canadian prime minister Lafayette Parish softball coach charged with underage sex with student Trump: House should take up Senate-passed DC funding fix immediately JuJu Watkins' season-ending knee injury leaves a 'big void' in women's NCAA Tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
