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.

Two NCHS reunions planned

The NCHS- Natchitoches Class of 1975 Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 19-20. Any member of NCHS Class of 1975 interested in attending can contact Nancy Drawhorn -Jones, Chair, chair, at 318/228-0580, Albert Middleton, co-chair at 214/364-6740, or Martha Dalme, recording treasurer at318/652-4136.

Mini-golf fundraiser is Friday night

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

Trip to Conference

BOM was proud to support TaJarrius Bowers on his journey to the Junior High National Career Development Conference in Indianapolis, IN. From left are BOM’s Syddah Shults, Bowers and BOM’s Gracie Borders.

Nation to mark Patriot Day with tributes

May we honor the lives that were lost in this tragic act. May we give thanks for those who served and saved, rendered aid and assistance. May we give comfort to those who live with loss.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingLine dancing class by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education Sept. 9- Oct. 14 on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65.

New fire station project progressing through City Council

The project to build a fire station on University Parkway is moving forward.At the City Council meeting Monday, the Council passed a resolution agreeing to cover additional costs over the Capital Outlay funding of $1.

Port Commission tax is only item on Oct. 11 ballot

Natchitoches Parish voters have a lone item on the ballot in the Oct. 11 Municipal Primary Election. The Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters announces deadlines and more for participation in the election.