Two NSU graduate nursing programs ranked best in State

Northwestern State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing and nurse practitioner program have been ranked as the best in Louisiana, according to registerednursing. org.Rankings were created based on data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, which is part of the U.S.

Moving 2 schools, Goldonna, on board agenda at town hall

The March Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) Committee is taking place Thursday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in the Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School gymnasium. Following the regular committee meeting, there will be a Town Hall starting at 6 p.m. at the same location at 1621 Welsh St.

Top Gun!

JUST TALKIN’

A couple of quick reminders… Daylight Saving Time is coming this weekend. Remember that we lose an hour. So before you go to bed on Saturday evening…or Sunday morning…remembers to turn your clock forward one hour.Absentee voting is just a few weeks away.

Crawfish boil party or Pit Boss Grill are prizes in raffle to support ‘Sweet Lydia’; tickets only $5

Cane River Charities is holding a raffle fundraiser to benefit “Sweet Lydia,” a local child who is suffering from Sanfilippo Syndrome.For $5, you can buy a ticket to win either of two prizes.

Lesche Club holding adult art contest

Entry forms are available for the Lesche Club of Natchitoches’ Fine Arts Contest for Adults. The contest is open to those at least 18 years of age.Entry forms can be picked up at the Natchitoches Art Galley, Natchitoches Parish Library and Campti Branch Library beginning March 1.

Register for 4-H summer camp

Registration is open for summer camp for 4-H fourth through sixth graders at Camp Grant Walker. This year’s camp is slated for June 30July 3. Cost is $250 per camper. Call 318/357-2224 to register or for more information.

Sibley Lake boat ramps closed

Sibley Lake is closed until further notice. The boat ramps on Sibley Lake are closed due to high water levels. A notification will be posted when the ramps reopen.

Jaycees support Special Olympics

The Natchitoches Area Jaycees presented a donation of $500 to Northwestern State University’s Presidential Leadership Program, the organization that annually hosts the Red River Games of the Louisiana Special Olympics.

Natchitoches Celebrates Mardi Gras

When you hear the word Mardi Gras, most think of New Orleans. But did you know, Natchitoches has celebrations too, that the whole family can enjoy.This year Mardi Gras takes place on March 4, but the Carnival season began much earlier.But first, what is Mardi Gras and why is it celebrated?