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Although this Mighty Lion student didn't quite pull off the epic backflip he attempted at graduation, he's hoping the video of his misstep can go viral, and we're down for the cause.

The company who does repairs for the school system worked out the issue.

Former Lafayette High track star, Mondo Duplantis, is breaking records at the Copernicus Cup in Poland.

Law enforcement is investigating a threat that was sent by text to Lafayette High School.

UPDATE 10:41 am: According to LPSS, the lockdown has been lifted and a suspect is now in custody.

With the recent threat to the school, officials have adjusted their drop-off and pick-up regulations to ensure the safety of the students.

Watching Sandy Hook Elementary's "Back-To-School Essentials" PSA will make you incredibly grateful to the staff of LHS and our local law enforcement for keeping our kids safe.

An assistant principal at Lafayette High is now being promoted to run the school.

A 2018 Lafayette High School graduate and former Paul Breaux student will be appearing on Jeopardy! next week!

Brewster Durbin is trying to do the unthinkable.

Back in May, Shaq donated $20,000 to Lafayette High for a weight room renovation. He came to the school for a visit and to check out the renovations that were done with his donations.

The new, state-of-the-art weight room was put together by the school's athletics staff on Wednesday and the kids will be working out in it today.

Teachers, students, team mates and friends are mourning shocking the loss of 15-year-old Jahzaiah "Jay" Colon. A GoFundMe account has been established to help his family with funeral and medical expenses.

Every year it seems like we have a prom wardrobe scandal.

LHS took top honors among 25 teams at the US Bands Southwestern Championship.

With all the excitement surrounding the brand new Southside High School, we decided to see exactly how all the other major Lafayette Parish public high schools compared in age.

It's Prom season in Acadiana. For many, it will be a night they will always fondly remember. For three Lafayette High students, this will undoubtedly be true. A Junior at Lafayette High has caught the attention and hearts of people across Acadiana, and the entire country. This past Saturday night, she took her two best friends, both special needs students, to Prom.

The Mighty Lion Marching Band is one of 10 to participate in the 2018 Thanksgiving Day parade.

See all the sights, on and off the field, from Acadiana's 47-6 rivalry win over Lafayette High.

Lafayette High has the best pole vaulter in the country, and he can do back flips too.