International Paper gives grant to advance specialty nursing education and certification

The NRMC Foundation has received a grant from International Paper to advance specialty nursing education and certification across three NRMC healthcare clinics.

Buckle Up, Phone Down has message to target local high school students

The Louisiana Department of Transportation (DOTD), in partnership with Destination Zero Deaths (DZD), is launching the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” (BUPD) High School Video and Pledge Contest. The contest runs from Sept. 1 through Oct.

Learn how to support your business

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSU Alexandria hosts a free training” Pricing for Profit: How to Set Prices That Support Your Business,” on Sept. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ugly Mug Marketing at 325 Desoto St., Alexandria.

Mark your calendars: September

OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Sheriff warns about school zones

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office is reminding motorists to reduce their speed and use extra caution while traveling through the Fairview Alpha Elementary school zone on US-71, particularly during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal times.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

On Sunday Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Kaline Weeks and Wheeler Hamm. They celebrated their birthdays in August.Richard Partridge brought the message from Philippians 4:1-7. He said, “What is it you have to rejoice about? He said anybody can rejoice when things are going their way.

NSU Means Business designed for business owners, community

Northwestern State University is bringing timely, businessfocused conversations to communities across the region through NSU Means Business: Beyond the Brick Way, a fall community lunch and learn series.

Course will be on child endangerment

Northwestern State University and the Many Police Department will present a two-day course that will address two different investigations: child endangerment and asset forfeiture.