Northwestern State

The fall semester is officially underway, and I am encouraged by the excitement, energy, and spirit of Demon pride that has been evident across campus this week.

State Superintendent Visits M.R. Weaver

The Natchitoches Parish School Board was honored to welcome Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley to M.R. Weaver Elementary School Tuesday morning. During his visit, Dr. Brumley toured the campus, observed classrooms in session, and met with Superintendent Dr.

The year that stunned Louisiana: An oral history of the LSU AgCenter response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

A pair of natural disasters stunned south Louisiana in 2005.When Hurricane Katrina hit the coast on Aug. 29 and Hurricane Rita followed on Sept. 24, much of south Louisiana sustained tremendous damage.

20 years ago Katrina tried to wash us away!

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember the fear and concern that enveloped our region twenty years ago on August 29th.. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives.

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.

Payplan is in place for SWEPCO Customers who have AMI electric meters

The plan allows customers to pre-pay, in advance, for their electric service. Like a virtual gift card, the account can be opened with as little as a $40 initial deposit.Customers can ‘reload’ their account at any time through a variety of payment options.

‘Purple Out’ is Thursday for NSU home opener

Demon fans, show your Purple Pride and join the Northwestern State University family for the season-opening Purple Out game Thursday, Aug. 28 in Turpin Stadium. Tailgating, entertainment and more is store for fans prior to kick-off at 7 p.m. against the Bravehawks of Alcorn State.

JUST TALKIN’

Political buzz over a seat in the US Senate to represent Louisiana has been abundant lately.Sen. Bill Cassidy who has been catching flack for not being Republican enough, is now catching heat for not going on a statewide radio show.

Voter Registration Week in Natchitoches Parish is Aug 25-29

The Natchitoches Parish Registrar of voters hosts Voter Registration Week activities Aug. 25-29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that week in the Registrar of Voters Office inside the courthouse.

Rotary News

Rotarian Mike Newton welcomed new Rotary member Laurie Morrow at the Aug. 12 meeting at Merci Beaucoup. Morrow is executive director of economic development, innovation and outreach at Northwestern State.