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Preston Durr donates generously to the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging
By: Debbie Waskom, Volunteer at The Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging When Preston Durr heard that A/C in the exercise room at the COA could not keep up with the heat this summer he immediately sprang into action. He contacted his oldest brother Brandon, who owns Durr’s Outlet here in Natchitoches. Preston Durr bought 18…
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NRMC Earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
NATCHITOCHES, La. (August 3, 2026) – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm, and submit all sections of the Leapfrog…
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NSU Behavior Intervention Team participates in a U.S. Secret Service training
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Behavior Intervention Team participated in a specialized training exercise led by Jeffrey Murray, a domestic security strategist with the U.S. Secret Service’s Dallas Field Office. The mission of the NSU Behavior Intervention Team is to identify, assess, intervene and respond to individuals of concern while balancing the needs of the…
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Senior nursing students prepare for patient care through homelessness outreach
Level 5 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students connected people experiencing homelessness with community resources while gaining firsthand experience beyond the hospital. NATCHITOCHES – Senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus connected people experiencing homelessness in downtown Alexandria with information about local resources while gaining experience they said will…
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Candidate Qualifying for November Election Begins August 5
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Candidate Qualifying for November Election Begins August 5 NATCHITOCHES, La. — Prospective candidates seeking local elected office in Natchitoches Parish should prepare to qualify Wednesday, August 5, through Friday, August 7, for the November 3, 2026 Election. The qualifying period is set by the Louisiana Secretary of State and applies to numerous local…
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School of Kinesiology name reflects nationally recognized field at Northwestern State
New name aligns with terminology commonly used by employers, graduate schools, and professional organizations. NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s transition from the Department of Health and Human Performance to the School of Kinesiology reflects the school’s growth and aligns its identity with terminology commonly used throughout the profession. The University of Louisiana System and the…
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