Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
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🎓 Education
Twenty-six students completed a 12-week EMT training at the National EMS Academy’s Lafayette campus today and are now ready to provide emergency care across Hub City — registration is open for the next class starting Sept.
8.
More than 1,100 students in Lafayette Parish schools experienced unstable housing last year (about 3–4% of enrollment) and received support under the McKinney-Vento Act, which covers school supplies, uniforms and transportation to help them remain in school.
🏈 Sports
Louisiana won 4-1 over McNeese at Cowgirl Field on Sunday and set a record for wins in August while extending its unbeaten streak to four matches.
The team will face Mississippi State on Thursday at 5 p.m. in Starkville, Mississippi.
Louisiana is finalizing its depth chart as the Ragin’ Cajuns prepare to open their season on Sept.
5 against Lamar at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium + kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with coach Michael Desormeaux highlighting strong competition between first and second units.
Westminster Christian sophomore cornerback Wayne Campbell III is set for his first varsity season and has signed an NIL deal with KOK (marking his first such agreement) as Friday night lights approach soon.
He said he will lock in mentally and make the most of the opportunity.
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