Governor ‘answers the call’ and sends personnel to assist with flooding in Kerr County

Over the weekend Gov. Jeff Landry sent 14 Swift Water Rescue personnel to Texas to assist in the ongoing flood response.

Krewe of Excellence scholarship winners are inspiring, show promise

We, the Krewe of Excellence, are inspired every year by the talent and drive of our scholarship applicants. This year’s recipients have shown incredible promise, and we’re thrilled to help them take the next step in their academic paths.

AARP announces grants for 5 Louisiana grantees

AARP announced June 23 five organizations throughout Louisiana will receive Community Challenge grants.The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.

Village introduces budget; demolition funds at risk

Two agenda items topped the Village of Natchez regular monthly meeting on July 3.First, the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 was introduced. Total proposed revenues in the sewer fund are $117, 994; total proposed expenditures are $59,950 leaving a proposed fund balance of $58,004.

School board’s new human resources director has 30 years experience

The Natchitoches Parish School Board has announced the appointment of Ramona Wynder as the district’s Interim Director of Human Resources, effective immediately.

Media Institute will bridge gap between 2-year tech program and 4-year fine arts degree

BRF’s Digital Media Institute (DMI) and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) announce a groundbreaking academic partnership that bridges the gap between two-year technical education and four-year fine arts degrees.

Northwestern State

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful Fourth of July weekend. As we move into the second half of the summer and begin a new fiscal year, important work continues across our university that positions us for a strong start to the fall semester.

Joint Committee approves contract for RISE technology funding of nearly $2 million

The Louisiana Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget approved a nearly $2 million contract extension with education technology company Odyssey to continue managing the state’s new LA Giving All True Opportunity to RISE scholarship program through June 2026.The contract, valued at up to $1.

Angus Association names new member

Ashlynn B Hayes, of Natchitoches is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, says Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Low bidder will be named for maintenance on La. 117

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced this week that 29 projects around the state received bids in June.Sixteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $190.5 million.