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Praise From LABS Parents Continues Though Legislative Sessions

The Toussaint House and Senate have been engaged in a week-long session, addressing significant issues such as overspending, debates, and decisions on passing various bills. Among the key legislative matters are a bill proposing the formation of a committee to monitor the overspending of many educational institutions and a bill…

Parents of LABS Citizens Comment on Local Government

The parish government summarized their ongoing efforts by stating, “We as parish government never rest; we are always caring for our citizens.” They highlighted their extensive plan for handling Hurricane Aiden and discussed several newly passed ordinances. Emphasizing their three main focuses—locating the problem, discussing the problem, and addressing the…

Lessons of LABS

With the Louisiana Boys State program coming to an end, people involved in every level of the program have been reflecting on the lessons and takeaways from the week. Questions were asked to a citizen, JC, and SC to get their opinion on the week and LABS as a program.…

Hot Dog! Governor Coeyn Wise Interviewed Following Victory in State Elections

After a fantastic victory at the State Elections for LABS 2024, Governor Coeyn Wise was requested to an interview with the press. These are the questions and the responses that followed: How did the results make you feel? “To be honest, it hasn’t really hit me yet. I was excited…

Meatloaf Day: Everything and Nothing All at Once

Louisiana Boys State’s Famous “Meatloaf Night” Continues Tradition Originating from a playful deception last year, Louisiana Boys State’s “Meatloaf Night” has become a celebrated event. Despite higher-ups knowing it was a fabrication, the JCs, SCs, and PCs embraced the joke, perpetuating it each year. Parish reactions highlight the anticipation: –…

Local Government Officials Plan Response to Hurricane Aiden

After the breaking news of Hurricane Aiden setting course for Louisiana, Parish Presidents are hard at work devising plans of actions for the upcoming week. Hurricane Aiden is being projected as a category three, making landfall on Saturday, and reaching wind speeds up to 90 MPH. It is predicted to…

Mascot Mayhem

The 2024 session of LABS has shown to be a competitive one. Rivalries of all types have sprung up, and it has been proven that even our beloved mascots aren’t safe. Mississippi Parish has taken a jab at their fellow Parishes, first claiming Atchafalaya’s mascot and second claiming Bogafalaya’s mascot.…

Outrage After Mississippi Reclaims LABS Flag

In a closely contested event, Mississippi Parish clinched the coveted LABS flag for demonstrating the most spirit (for the second time), sparking a range of reactions from other participating parishes. The victory was celebrated with enthusiasm by Mississippi Parish citizens, while some competing parishes expressed disappointment and skepticism about the…

Controversy Around Bollards and Chants

As the LABS program progresses, citizens march throughout campus while singing their chants. Many citizens have enjoyed the art of crafting their own clever chants, but some chants have caught the attention of J.C.s. Chants tend to be funny and simple, but there is one scenario that has been gaining…

Dormitory Conditions Spark Outcry from Parish Citizens 

Mississippi Parish: No Shower Curtain and Unhygienic Conditions Citizens of Mississippi Parish have voiced their dissatisfaction, noting the dormitory’s poor hygiene standards, particularly highlighting the absence of a shower curtain in the bathroom. “It’s dirty, and the lack of a shower curtain makes it even worse,” commented one citizen. Cane…