Louisiana
Lafayette teen recognized as a 2024 Louisiana Young Hero for efforts to ‘change the world’
Sixteen-year-old Donald “Tré” Bishop lives by the motto, “Go out every day and change the world.”
That motto helped earn him the honor of being a 2024 Louisiana Young Hero, a program celebrating young people who have excelled in academics and public service.
Born and raised in Lafayette, Bishop has contributed to his community by doing small things that have made significant impacts, a news release said. He once saved his allowance to buy socks for the homeless. At 11 years old, he created a political sign recycling program. And in 2023, he raised $49,500 in three days to help St. Bernadette Clinic and the Lourdes Foundation.
Growing up with parents who were heavily involved in the community inspired him from a young age.
“I grew up around parents who help the community a lot,” he said. “My mom would volunteer for St. Jude and is a part of a lot of nonprofit boards, and my dad is in politics and fights for what is right. That one Christmas, I spent my allowance to buy socks for the homeless, I remember the faces of those I helped, and saw the impact of helping someone, from there knew I wanted to help others.”
Determined to keep Louisiana beautiful, Bishop worked with his peers, school, political candidates, local mayors, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and former Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to create a program to recycle political signs and formed a sustainable collaborative to keep them out of landfills, according to Bishop’s LPB bio.
He partnered with Wreaths Across America to recycle the stakes for veterans’ graves. In 2021, he contributed to the passage of Bill HCR70 in the Louisiana Legislature, which encourages and assists with local collection and recycling of campaign signs.
“I am currently working on my recycling project which is a long-term project, and I am looking to run another bill to expand it further, but aside from that I am still working and volunteering for any good cause,” Bishop said.
He is a member of the Beta Club and English Honors Society as a sophomore at Ascension Episcopal School. Bishop said his spare time is dedicated to his community work.
“Balancing work and school is easy because school is my first priority and right after I focus on any free time I have with investing in my work,” he said. “My dad and my mom helped me become the person I am today. When I go to bed at night, I think, ‘Did I do something today that helps the world?’”
LPB website defines a Young Hero as an exceptional high school student who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome personal adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizen.
Bishop said he hopes to study environmental law.
“Having my own firm is what I’d love, and later in life go into politics, because I love the environment, and come back to do Louisiana politics like my dad used to do,” he said.
“Seeing a young man do so remarkable, both his father and I are very proud of him,” his mother, Kimberly Bishop, said. “It’s so amazing to see that when you give your children a little bit of what you do in life, how that impacts them. My husband serves in the Legislature, and I’ve always been involved in volunteering and nonprofits. So to see how he utilizes and navigate the world is amazing, and I am so proud of him, and he is such a good son.”
“I can’t wait to see what the future holds for a child like this, and I can only imagine what the future holds for Louisiana and what he may bring and come back to do for his community.”
Louisiana Young Heroes recognize role models within the local communities with over 200 past honorees who have received this award, according to the program.
“It’s such an honor, and I am so happy to be represented as someone who has made an impact,” Bishop said. “For everyone who sees this I want them to feel like I want to go out and make a change like he did”
“LPB is excited to present the stories of this year’s Young Heroes. The resilience, tenacity, and bravery demonstrated by each serve as inspiration for all of us.” LPB President and CEO Clarence “C.C” Copeland said.
Other Young Heroes for the 2024 year are:
These inspiring students will be celebrated during Louisiana Young Heroes Day with a special luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion, recognized on the legislative floor of the State Capitol, and have their remarkable journeys told at 8 p.m. June 14 on LPB.
The 2025 Louisiana high school football season continued on Friday, and High School On SI has a list of final scores from this weekend.
Louisiana High School Football Scores, Results & Live Updates (LHSAA) – November 14, 2025
Acadiana 29, Carencro 21
Amite 59, Cohen 20
Archbishop Rummel 24, Holy Cross 0
Barbe 49, Northwood 21
Belaire 42, Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy 31
Brother Martin 17, Liberty 16
Brusly 42, Albany 6
Catholic – N.I. 52, Glen Oaks 0
Cecilia 56, Carroll 7
Central 52, Dutchtown 24
Church Point 42, North Webster 7
De La Salle 45, Episcopal 14
Delta Charter 28, St. Martin’s Episcopal 15
DeRidder 36, Eunice 15
Donaldsonville 18, Westlake 0
East Ascension 57, West Ouachita 16
East Feliciana 44, Delcambre 6
Elton 36, LaSalle 14
Erath 56, Bogalusa 0
Ferriday 58, Northeast 0
Franklinton 51, Rayne 14
Franklin Parish 62, Abbeville 6
Grand Lake 61, Montgomery 18
Hahnville 52, Slidell 39
Hammond 61, Captain Shreve 21
Haynes Academy 41, Abramson 0
Holy Savior Menard 47, Thomas Jefferson 0
Homer 21, Franklin 20
Jennings 56, St. Martinville 18
Jesuit 46, McDonogh 35 7
Jonesboro-Hodge 44, North Central 20
Kaplan 34, Pine 18
Kennedy 55, Fredrick Douglass 0
Kentwood 28, Vermilion Catholic 13
Leesville 52, Kenner Discovery 7
Logansport 44, Varnado 0
Loreauville 28, Ville Platte 6
Lutcher 49, Iota 7
Mandeville 48, Thibodaux 27
Mansfield 42, Winnfield 12
Many 35, Red River 27
Marksville 48, Patterson 14
Metairie Park Country Day 56, Beekman 15
North Iberville 53, Arcadia 6
Northlake Christian 59, St. Louis Catholic 20
Northwest 45, South Terrebonne 0
Oak Grove 47, Port Allen 0
Opelousas 13, Pearl River 0
Opelousas Catholic 35, Ascension Christian 7
Ouachita Parish 24, St. Amant 21
Parkview Baptist 42, D’Arbonne Woods 28
Parkway 51, Covington 30
Plaquemine 55, Livonia 0
Richwood 40, Caldwell Parish 20
Slaughter Community Charter 21, Pope John Paul II 17
Southside 52, Prairieville 14
St. Edmund 62, Lincoln Prep 18
St. Frederick 49, Cedar Creek 6
St. Helena College and Career Academy 58, Avoyelles 26
St. Michael 35, Loranger 12
St. Paul’s 56, Pineville 7
St. Thomas More 41, Lafayette 7
Terrebonne 27, Natchitoches Central 24
Union Parish 41, Rayville 18
Vinton 28, DeQuincy 0
Washington 22, Istrouma 14
Welsh 38, Lake Arthur 23
West Feliciana 49, Bossier 6
West Monroe 49, South Lafourche 21
West St. John 50, General Trass 6
West St. Mary 28, Basile 22
Westgate 49, Airline 14
Westminster Christian Academy – Lafayette 26, Sacred Heart 21
Wossman 35, Minden 14
Zachary 48, Salmen 15
Create an account to get alerts for your favorite teams!
Get even closer to the action by creating a free account. Follow your favorite teams and get score updates, breaking news and alerts when new photo galleries are available. Sign up for free here.
Just where is that damn board?
Nobody knows. It’s a Louisiana mystery. An ancient cypress plank, 20 feet long and six wide, has gone missing. It couldn’t have been an easy heist. The thing is huge, and certainly weighs hundreds of pounds at least.
This wasn’t as simple as slipping into the Louvre and making off with a few jewels.
No, this was a complex operation. It probably took a group. Maybe Danny Ocean was the mastermind.
This whole story just deliciously reeks of Louisiana. An object that started in a swamp, moved to the State Capitol, then out to the suburbs, is now missing and is the focus of the state’s top law enforcement officer. This is truly one for the “Louisiana is different” genre of political tales.
There’s Attorney General Liz Murrill who, like literary gumshoes Sherlock Holmes or Encyclopedia Brown, doesn’t know where the plank is but has fingered a suspect: former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder.
Earlier this week, prosecutors from Murrill’s office persuaded a Baton Rouge grand jury to indict Schexnayder on counts of theft of a rare Louisiana artifact and malfeasance in office.
Murrill’s biggest clue is this: The board was last seen in Schexnayder’s district office in Gonzales.
The mystery is just the latest twist in the board’s long and interesting history. It began its life as part of a cypress tree in Lake Maurepas more than 1,000 years ago. That tree was cut down in the 1930s. The board was extracted and, in the 1950s, it was donated the state and was hung for display in the state capitol.
On it were engraved words describing its origin. It is a one-of-a-kind piece.
Sometime in the last two decades, the plank was moved to Schexnayder’s district office in Gonzales. Schexnayder said the move came in 2013 and was suggested by then-Speaker of the House Chuck Kleckley, of Lake Charles, because it had been cut from a tree in what was now Schexnayder’s district. Kleckley says he has no memory of making that suggestion and it would have been inappropriate for him to do so.
Murrill may have identified the guilty party, but the board’s whereabouts remain unknown. Schexnayder, who once owned an auto mechanic shop, is no Professor Moriarty. He says he has no idea where it is. Nor does the landlord of his office, who said he didn’t remove it when Schexnayder left.
Now, however, Schexnayder is facing two felony counts.
Murrill sleuthing skills might never been engaged if not for the efforts of Julius Mullins, a retired doctor whose grandfather was the one who donated the piece to the state. Mullins asked Murrill to take the case.
I hope Murrill doesn’t stop now and presses until she has found the board, like some sort of Cajun Miss Marple.
But this is a tough one. She may need outside help. Is Nancy Drew available?
Louisiana
Week 12 – Washington State Cougars vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: How To Watch, Preview, Storylines
Washington State fell in its first PAC-12 matchup two weeks ago to Oregon State, and now hosts the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are coming off a heartbreaking loss to Delaware, and will look to avoid falling to .500 as the Cougars look to even up their record.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday night’s contest:
Washington State Cougars (4-5, 0-1 Pac-12) vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-4, 3-3 C-USA)
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET // 7:00 p.m. PT
Location: Martin Stadium – Pullman, WA
TV: The CW Network
Radio: TuneIn Radio
Betting Line: Washington State -7.5 on FanDuel
Did Bye Week Help Cougs Fix Mental Lapses?
Washington State’s loss to Oregon State prior to their bye week was as sloppy as a game can get. Their pass protection looked lost, quarterback Zevi Eckhaus took a major step backward, and their missed field goal at the end of the game capped off a messy game that, by all accounts, should have been a victory. A bye week isn’t a magical “cure-all fix”, but it’s shown time and time again to help teams limit their detail-oriented issues.
Bowl contention is still in play for the Cougs, although it’s far from a guarantee. They need to finish the season strong, and that all starts with putting down a Louisiana Tech team that is inferior on paper. Washington State must come out early and get ahead of the Bulldogs quickly, and managing the small aspects of the game will be essential.
MORE: How Washington State’s 2025 Opponents Fared in Week 11
How Does Washington State’s Passing Scheme Develop?
A conservative passing game that came with the introduction of Eckhaus into the QB1 spot gave the Cougars a much-needed offensive boost. However, the playbook was seemingly opened up in recent weeks, but it has seen the opposite effect. It came to a tipping point against the Beavers, as Eckhaus threw two interceptions and the offense as a whole looked quite out of sync.
With Eckhaus banged up but expected to get the start once again, it will be an interesting storyline as to how Head Coach Jimmy Rogers tailors the offense around his experienced starter. A return to their initial ways could be successful, but continuing to develop around their new scheme might end up being a better option. Only time will tell, but they will have to navigate their ever-inconsistent offense to push for a win.
MORE: Two-QB Rotation Expected as Louisiana Tech Faces Washington State
LA Tech’s Rushing Game an Issue
The Cougs have been far from the best defense in the country against the ground game, and the Bulldogs boast a solid multi-pronged rushing approach. Running backs Clay Thevenin and Omiri Wiggins have combined for a total of 907 yards on the ground through nine games, and quarterback Blake Baker has tacked on another 260 of his own.
Their scoring has also been proficient, hitting the end zone a total of 18 times. Washington State will have to shut down its rushing attack to prevent getting overpowered on the ground. If they are unable to do so, it could be a long game for a Cougars defense that has been heavily relied on to this point of the season.
More Reading Material From Washington State Cougars On SI
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
‘Walk with their head held high’: Barbershop at Milwaukee high school gives free cuts and confidence to students
Meet the Democratic Socialist elected to Atlanta City Council
Auditor interviews ’underway’ following delay and questioning from KSTP
Watch Countdown To Kickoff on Sunday at 11 a.m. on WISH-TV
Pittsburgh, Pa apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price increases since last October
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Video: ‘It Didn’t Have to Happen This Way:’ U.Va. Faculty Call for Review of Police Response to Protests
Zohran Mamdani tells 1M social media followers to boycott Starbucks amid ongoing worker strike
Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Judge officially drops 3 charges in Georgia’s Trump 2020 election interference case
DNC staffers ruthlessly mocked for fuming over remote work reversal: ‘Get yourselves together’
Italy redefines sexual violence law to include explicit consent
-
Nebraska1 week agoWhere to watch Nebraska vs UCLA today: Time, TV channel for Week 11 game
-
Austin, TX1 week agoHalf-naked woman was allegedly tortured and chained in Texas backyard for months by five ‘friends’ who didn’t ‘like her anymore’
-
Hawaii6 days agoMissing Kapolei man found in Waipio, attorney says
-
Vermont3 days agoNorthern Lights to dazzle skies across these US states tonight – from Washington to Vermont to Maine | Today News
-
Southwest1 week agoTexas launches effort to install TPUSA in every high school and college
-
New Jersey6 days agoPolice investigate car collision, shooting in Orange, New Jersey
-
World1 week agoIsrael’s focus on political drama rather than Palestinian rape victim
-
West Virginia4 days ago
Search for coal miner trapped in flooded West Virginia mine continues for third day
