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Nichols honored upon retirement from a long career as a nurse and nurse educator
NATCHITOCHES –Dr. Linda Nichols was feted with a retirement party in thanks for more than 23 years of service to Northwestern State University’s Leesville-Fort Polk campus. It was a capstone to a long career in hands-on nursing and nursing education. Nichols’ commitment to advising, mentoring, recruiting and retention played a critical role in the success of…
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NSU CIS students and faculty bring DEF CON 34 lessons back to campus
NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University Computer Information Systems professor and three students participated in one of the largest hacking conferences in the world earlier this month. DEF CON 34 took place in Las Vegas, where Dr. Jason Powell and Seth Thurman of Homer, Brady Benoit of Pineville, and recent graduate Justin Dysarz of Sugar Land, Texas,…
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Opportunities Abound Through Library Community Partnerships
Natchitoches, LA, August 18, 2026 – The Natchitoches Parish Library’s (NPL) summer Sprout program recently held its final session with a “Christmas in July” visit from the Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA). CRNHA representatives Jessica Mullican and Kacy Young led a Christmas-themed craft as part of a countdown heralding the centennial of the Natchitoches…
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Cloyd Benjamin, Jr. Outlines Vision for Partnership, Prevention and Accountability in Campaign for Ward 1 City Court Judge
NATCHITOCHES, La. Candidate for Ward 1 City Court Judge Cloyd Benjamin, Jr., is outlining a vision for the court centered on public safety, accountability, prevention, second chances and strong community partnerships. Benjamin shared key elements of his campaign platform during the Candidate Forum hosted by The Bounce on Thursday, August 13, emphasizing that the City…
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Campti Candidate Forum Set for Friday, August 21
Community members are invited to attend the Campti Candidate Forum! Candidates invited to participate include those seeking the offices of Mayor, Chief of Police, School Board, and Alderman. The forum will be moderated by neutral moderator Christine Pier and will provide candidates with an opportunity to address the community, discuss issues important to Campti residents,…
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