Mark your calendar for Soil and Water Conservation District tree sale

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale on March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.No pre-sale orders this year!!! Sale will be located on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Williams Ave. in downtown Natchitoches.

The meat we eat: federal law prohibits hormones in chicken

In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of products on store shelves that boast “organic”, “all-natural”, or “non-GMO” on their labels.

Northwestern to host Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels next week

The Gail Metoyer Jones Center for Inclusion and Diversity at Northwestern State University will host the Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in the Student Union Ballroom.

Enhancement Fund to support research, collaboration projects at NSU

Dr. Kathleen Byrd of Natchitoches has created an enhancement fund for Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences that will bridge the liberal arts with several other disciplines and provide funding for student and faculty research, travel and collaboration.

High schoolers learn the good, the bad, the funny at regional Educators Rising conference

Over 150 aspiring educators from 10 high schools in northwest and central Louisiana attended seminars and competitions at the Educators Rising regional conference at Northwestern State University Feb. 12.

Jazz Orchestra concert free to the public, will feature Scott on saxophone

The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free. A live stream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream.

Northwestern State

Last week marked one of the most exciting and encouraging I have experienced since becoming President. From recruiting efforts and investments in our university, to special recognitions and upcoming events, our campus has been buzzing with activity.

Rehabilitation of apartments increases City building permits

A project described as one that “…will change the trajectory of West Natchitoches” was major among the building permits the City Planning and Zoning Department issued during January.A permit with a valuation of $17.5 million was issued to Maco Construction Inc. of Missouri to rehabilitate the J. W.

Paper Mill closure has $5.7 million impact, Workforce Commission holds events to assist workers

Natchitoches Parish Assessor Yolanda Reed released the estimated property tax losses with the closing of the IP Red River Mill in Campti by the end of April.Total tax dollars lost is anticipated to be $5.7 million. See the accompanying chart below for the breakdown by entity.

Northwestern honors its own through scholarship for Ireland, naming basketball court for Coach McConathy

Of all the accolades, triumphs and accomplishments, Coach Mike McConathy said he is most proud to have given young people the opportunity to get an education playing a game they love.