OMV warns about texting scam

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is alerting residents about a text message scam that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees.

NRMC wound center receives national recognition

NRMC announces that the NRMC Wound Center has been awarded the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award and the Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

Matthews takes Oath of Office as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army

Northwestern State University Spring 2025 graduate Caiden Matthews of Shreveport took the oath of office to serve as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army during a commissioning ceremony hosted by NSU’s Department of Military Science in conjunction with graduation ceremonies May 14.

NSU School of Education faculty and colleagues publish a chapter in book about changes in Early Childhood Education in the U.S. South

Northwestern State University School of Education faculty Dr. Michelle Brunson, Dr. Debra Jo Hailey and Dr. April Giddens collaborated with Brett Brunson, Natchitoches Parish District Defender, and University of Louisiana Monroe faculty member Dr.

Basic Private Investigator Training Course will be held in July

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a 40-Hour Basic Private Investigator Training Course on July 11-13 and 18-20 in the second-floor classroom of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus.The class will be on Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Notary Public Exam Prep Course to get underway June 3

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, June 3. The early bird fee is $430 until May 28 and $450 after that date.

Professor develops solutions for Louisiana landscapes, nursery industry

Like a lot of teenagers, Damon Abdi’s first jobs were part-time gigs at fast food joints. He tired of that sort of work quickly.“I was like, ‘I really want to do something outside,’” recalled Abdi, who grew up in Maryland. “I wanted to be able to get some fresh air and build something with my hands.

Gaura is a superstar in pollinator gardens

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even better?

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day, Lanell Settle started the Mother’s Day program with gifts to the youngest and oldest mothers. The youngest mother was Emily Ammons and the oldest mother was Madeline Dore’. They were given a book about things found in the Bible.

Church News

Mt.Carmel Baptist Church Family invites all to celebrate its 156th Anniversary on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Billy Howard, Pastor of St. Peter Baptist Church, Pelican,LA, along with his church family.St.