Kinesiology school gets Rapides Foundation grant to promote healthy aging

The School of Kinesiology at Northwestern State University has been awarded a $182,009 Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Program grant from The Rapides Foundation to implement a comprehensive community initiative designed to expand access to nutrition education and physical activities for older...

Boil advisory finally lifted after several days

The City of Natchitoches Distribution System notifies the public that the Boil Advisory issued for East Natchitoches on Friday, July 31 has been lifted. The Louisiana Department of Health collected a sample of water from the area on Monday, Aug.

FLASH membership supports projects and programming

FLASH (Friends of Louisiana Sports and History) supports the projects and programming of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

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Florida joins Louisiana in effort targeting Fauci records with end of month as deadline to produce

(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether Fauci improperly used his position for personal gain during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Center earns recognition for reporting about safety, quality

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announces that it has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

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Louisiana, Central Louisiana, Economic development launches opportunities for rural entrepreneur investments

Louisiana Central Economic Development has received a $513,000 investment from Louisiana Economic Development (LED), supported through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), to expand access to capital, business coaching and technical assistance for entrepreneurs across Central...

1st degree murder charges filed against Grant Parish man

Grant Parish Man Arrested in Connection with Campti Homicide; Victim & Suspect Identified Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives have arrested a Grant Parish man in connection with the shooting death of a Montgomery woman in Campti, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

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Complimentary 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 318/3565555 for more information and to book group tours.