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Iberville Parish is bringing the community together for its Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18th. The free event honors freedom and unity with a meaningful program and complimentary lunch.
A rural Louisiana school district just proved that focused effort pays off, with students posting double-digit gains in reading and one high school earning statewide recognition. Allen Parish maintained its B rating while ranking third in the state for early childhood education.
Pope Leo XIV told children in a Rome neighborhood that they have the power to reject violence and become peacemakers. His message during a Lenten parish visit focused on welcoming others and healing divisions.
Lafayette Parish students outperformed Louisiana's average by seven percentage points on standardized tests, with 43% achieving mastery or above. The gains came alongside rising attendance rates across all schools in the district.
Four young women from Ascension Parish schools brought home first-place trophies from the Greater Baton Rouge Championship, proving that dedication and grit pay off on the mat. These athletes represented their communities with pride and skill.
Rapides Parish students just achieved the highest test scores in district history, with 40% reaching mastery level. The win comes as Louisiana launches a new system focused on growth, not just grades.
Bossier Parish Community College just doubled its scholarship impact with $300,000 in state matching funds that will help hundreds of students pursue careers in healthcare, business, and construction. The investment strengthens a program that's already kept 95% of scholarship recipients enrolled.
After historic flooding devastated Louisiana's Avoyelles Parish in June, hundreds of families found an army of helpers ready to rebuild their lives. Samaritan's Purse has set up camp to restore every single damaged home, and they're looking for more hands to help finish the job. #
A rural Louisiana parish once among the state's poorest just became home to one of the world's largest data centers, with Meta doubling its investment to $50 billion. Teachers in Richland Parish saw bonuses jump from $10,000 to over $50,000, and the local community college received its largest donation ever. #
Twenty-one Louisiana small business owners just gained access to expert training, coaching, and networks through Shell LiveWire's 2026 program. From veterinary care to construction, these entrepreneurs across 13 rural parishes are getting the tools to transform their communities.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Concordia Parish Schools in Louisiana gained more than half a grade level in reading achievement over five years, outpacing similar districts statewide. Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth researchers named it one of just four Louisiana districts showing exceptional growth. #
Orleans Parish students have a new chance to ease the burden of college costs with a $1,000 scholarship opening this spring. The Louisiana Sheriffs' Association is accepting applications through mid-March for graduating high school seniors.
Community volunteers in Devon are taking road repairs into their own hands, filling thousands of potholes the county can't afford to fix. What started as a small program in 2017 is now inspiring hundreds of parishes to join the movement.
A group of volunteers from two New Jersey parishes woke before dawn on a rainy Saturday to cook and serve hot breakfasts to homeless New Yorkers. The team brought French toast, scrambled eggs, and care kits to lower Manhattan as part of an ongoing youth ministry tradition.
Rapides Parish students just shattered district records, with 40% reaching top performance levels on state tests. The win comes as Louisiana rolls out a new system focused on real growth, not just scores.
A Nigerian pastor transformed a snake-filled wilderness into a thriving city with hospitals, schools, and modern infrastructure while growing his church from 39 to 30,000 parishes worldwide. Pastor Enoch Adeboye's achievement offers lessons in leadership and urban development that governments should study.
Kids and adults in St. John Parish read for nearly 2,400 hours during a six-week summer program that brought families together through books, crafts, and dinosaurs. Five winners took home prizes ranging from audio players to a Nintendo Switch for completing the reading challenge.
Rukungiri District in Uganda just welcomed 210 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers who will bring healthcare directly to families' doorsteps. After six months of intensive training, these grassroots health champions are equipped with everything from tablets to bicycles to reach every household in 105 parishes.
Nearly 40 dedicated volunteers received recognition for their work supporting students across East Baton Rouge Parish public schools. The nonprofit Volunteers in Public Schools celebrated these everyday heroes at its annual Apple Awards ceremony.
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