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JUST TALKIN’

JT hates to see good things go bad because of bad intentions.He’s talking about those Flock cameras. They are best known as automated license plate readers.

Genovese marks 2 years with focus on student success, workforce needs

As James T. Genovese completes his second year as president of Northwestern State University, the institution is reporting gains in student persistence, academic outcomes, workforcefocused programs, private support and athletics while continuing to address enrollment and graduation challenges.Since...

95.9 The Bounce introduces digital and online format

NATCHITOCHES, La. — 95.9 The Bounce is continuing its mission of delivering music, conversation, and community-centered programming to Natchitoches as a locally owned digital radio and podcast platform.The platform is owned and operated by Natchitoches media entrepreneur Latorria Freeman, president...

Highway Commission Labor Day slogan is ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

Today, law enforcement officials from around Louisiana presented a determined and unified message that, at times, became personal during the kickoff for the Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.To combat impaired driving, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is sponsoring the...

NPSO investigates false call reporting shooting; one man arrested

A Natchitoches man has been arrested after he allegedly called the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office early this morning falsely reporting that he had shot his girlfriend near Natchitoches according Sheriff Stuart Wright.At approximately 1:07 a.m., NPSO 911 dispatchers received a call on an...

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Sept. 6-12 at Northwestern State University.Sept. 6 – Soccer vs. Louisiana Tech, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.Sept. 7 - University closed for Labor Day holiday Sept. 8 - University reopens after Labor Day holiday Sept. 8 – Volleyball vs. Jackson State, Prather...

Phelebotomy class starts Sept. 8

A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement in Natchitoches starting Sept. 8.