La. National Guard mobilizes to support ICE and Customs

The Louisiana National Guard federally mobilized select soldiers and airmen to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement at several locations in Louisiana beginning August 25, 2025.LANG soldiers and airmen are in a Title 32 status meaning that they remain under the command and control of Gov.

RoyOMartin introduces TuffStrand that installs faster

RoyOMartin has unveiled a new line for its popular TuffStrand ™ line of oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing products.

Correction

On page 2A in the Sept. 4 edition, the story regarding NRMC welcoming Dr. Carter Schwartz should have said his office is located at 617A Bienville St. Incorrect information was provided.

NSU to offer remote pilot certification prep

Northwestern State University will offer an in-person Remote Pilot Certification prep course, a comprehensive two-day, instructor- led workshop designed to prepare individuals for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam.The course will take place Sept.

Drivers Ed course at NSU

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a driver education course Oct. 69 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. The class is available during the fall break for Natchitoches Parish Schools.

NSU will have Patriot Day ceremony

Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association will hold a Patriot Day ceremony beginning at 7:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Caspari Hall/Student Services Center flagpole.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

I am pleased to share highlights from this past week that reflect the achievements of our faculty, staff, and students, as well as the progress we continue to make as a university.Enrollment UpdateFriday marked the 14th class day and the certification of our official Fall 2025 census.

Students and Community invited to the ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’

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 from September 1 through October 31, encouraging Louisiana teens to promote safe driving through creativity and...

Numerous colleges, universities invited to ‘small town outreach’ at LSMSA

High school students and families in central Louisiana will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the nation’s top colleges and universities during the STORY (Small Town Outreach, Recruitment and Yield) Information Session on Sunday, Sept.

Gulf Coast visitors can ride Amtrak between Mobile and New Orleans

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser last week joined Amtrak officials and a host of dignitaries for a ribbon cutting to launch a new passenger service, the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. The twice daily service runs along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, AL with stops in Bay St.