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La. National Guard mobilizes to support law enforcement efforts in New Orleans

The Louisiana National Guard mobilizes security forces in New Orleans, La. in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement to enhance capabilities, stabilize the environment, assist in reducing crime, and restoring public trust. The U.S.

Louisiana closes record year wtth new investment, strong momentum

Louisiana Economic Development announced historic results for 2025, the largest year of investment and job creation in Louisiana’s history, with more than $61 billion in capital investment and over 9,300 direct new jobs generated since January.

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Notary Public exam prep course to begin Jan. 27 at Northwestern

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Jan. 27. The early bird fee is $499 until Jan. 7 and $519 after that date.

Alum fully funds endowed scholarship in memory of Joe and Bettye Salter

The late Joe Salter, a distinguished alumnus of Northwestern State University and former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and his family were honored during a scholarship celebration Dec.

NSU Radiography program receives 8-year accreditation from JRCERT

Northwestern State University’s Radiography Program has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This achievement represents the highest level of accreditation granted by the agency.

Need a New Year’s Resolution?

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser ask people in all 64 parishes of Louisiana to stop littering in 2026. Adopt one or all 10 of KLB’s proposed New Year’s resolutions to help clean up our Sportsman’s Paradise.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

NSU ROTC honors cadets during Fall 2025 awards program

Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science and Leadership recognized cadets for academic, military and leadership achievements during the Fall 2025 semester. ROTC’s mission is to recruit, educate, develop and inspire cadets with a focus on academics.