Northwestern coordinator earns Higher Ed Art Education Award

The Louisiana Art Education Association has named Dr. Leslie Gruesbeck recipient of the 2026 Higher Education Art Educator award for outstanding service and achievement. The award recognizes outstanding service and achievement by university or college-level visual arts educators.

Painting course will be in August

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting classes Aug. 13.In these classes, students learn the art of painting using step-bystep instructions to create a masterpiece of their own.

Dog Wash

FAUNA will host bath day for dogs Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tractor Supply at 345 South Drive.Baths are $10 for dogs, over 60 pounds $15, nails $10 and anal glands $10. State Farm and Cane’s are also sponsors.

NSU will offer Notary Exam prep course Aug. 17-Oct. 15

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep class starting Aug. 17. Early bird registration is available through July 28 at a cost of $499. After July 28, registration will continue through Aug. 11 at a cost of $519.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of July 19-25 at Northwestern State University.July 19 – Aug. 16 – Registration for fall semester available at vic.nsula.edu July 20-24 – Fun and Fitness Camp #1, Randall J. Webb Wellness, Recreation, and Activity Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 18

Natchitoches NSUFolk Festival in Prather Coliseum from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Natchitoches Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Book Signing from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at MainLibrary BranchMonday, July 20Teen Dungeons & Dragons from 4- 7 p.m. at Main Library Branch Sign up required.

Cajun Navy deploys to Texas to help with swift water rescue and recovery

Cajun Navy 2016 has deployed a team of trained volunteers to Kerr County, Texas, to assist local officials with swift water rescue and recovery operations following catastrophic flooding in the Center Point area.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates