NRMC Foundation will offer cancer screenings to firefighters

The Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) and Dr. Keith Ashby of NRMC Medicine Associates will offer comprehensive cancer screening to local active duty and retired firefighters.This program is designed to support the health of those who risk their lives to protect the community.

JUST TALKIN’

Bits and pieces while waiting for the rain to stop…• Louisiana will have representation in the Top football championships. In the final NCAA contest between Notre Dame and Ohio State, Bryan Greenwood of Bastrop, was one of the Southeastern Conference officials to be on the officiating staff.

New Sinkhole

On Friday afternoon Washington Street was closed to through traffic just north of the intersection of Lafayette Street because of a sinkhole. City crews worked into the night to repair the water line, sewer line and water drain. The repairs were completed around noon on Saturday.

Guest artists Dennis Parker and Dr. Ying Shan Su present recital Feb. 5

A guest artist recital featuring Dennis Parker on cello and Dr. Ying-Shan Su on piano will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The recital will be live streamed at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream.

Education and judicial leaders unite to address K-12 student attendance issues

At its Jan. 10, meeting, the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved a motion to work with the Louisiana Supreme Court (LASC) and Governor’s office to convene a statewide summit to address the issue of truancy and chronic absenteeism in Louisiana K-12 schools.

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Friends and fans invited to Mike McConathy Court dedication Feb. 15

Friends, athletes and Demon fans are invited to join the Northwestern State University family in honoring Mike McConathy during a court dedication ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Pawpaws: An uncommon yet valuable addition to the Louisiana landscape

Increasing the use of native plants, growing your own food and supporting butterflies are all admirable goals. You can accomplish all three by planting pawpaw trees.

THE COUNTRY WRITER

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