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A local Knights of Columbus group is planning a fundraiser this Saturday to help benefit area agencies which provide support to persons with developmental disabilities.

LAKE ARTHUR — Each year, Lake Arthur High School highlights the young ladies chosen to represent the school. So far, a bright light has been shown on the school’s freshman, sophomore and junior maids.

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announced a significant reduction in student testing time. The Louisiana Department of Education is making immediate revisions that will reduce the time students spend taking state assessments by 20% after the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to implement the measure.

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ROANOKE — A Roanoke family lost everything Wednesday evening when their home burned completely down due to an electrical fire.

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HATHAWAY — The Jeff Davis Parish Title I Parent Center and Hathaway High School teamed up for a six-week family literacy reading program at HHS recently. Prime Time Family Reading Time focuses on children 6–10 years old, and their parents, to foster a lifelong love of learning through reading. The program started in September and runs through October 22.

The second to last act of the free concert series Turn It Up Tuesday will be rocking Founders Park on Tuesday.