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Natchitoches in Bloom sculpture unveiling set for Feb. 12
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Professor of Art Corbin Covher and NSU alumna Hannah Fulton will join officials for the unveiling of the latest sculpture in the Natchitoches in Bloom series. The unveiling will take place at Susan Harling Robinson Memorial Park at the corner of Pine and Cypress streets at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb…
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NSU reports enrollment growth for Spring 2026
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Spring 2026 enrollment shows modest growth over last year and strong retention rates for freshmen. The university reports an undergraduate headcount of 6,913 students and 849 graduate and professional students bringing the Spring 2026 total to 7,762. The numbers include all of NSU’s campuses in Natchitoches, Alexandria, Leesville/Fort Polk, Barksdale…
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NSU Social Work, NRMC CE Lunch and Learn Feb. 27
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work will host a Lunch and Learn titled “One-Two Punch: Utilizing DBT and RO-DBT in Treating Eating Disorders” at noon Friday, Feb. 27 in the Nora Listach Conference Room at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Helping professionals, students and the community are invited to bring their lunch and…
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Is It Legal to Go Live on Facebook While Driving in Louisiana (Even with a Mounted Phone)?
Short Answer: No — it is not legal and can get you a ticket. Louisiana’s hands-free driving law (RS 32:59, fully enforced with citations since January 1, 2026) strictly limits phone use while operating a vehicle. What the law prohibits (even if the phone is mounted): Holding or supporting the phonetexting, browsing, or posting on…
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Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Project Included in FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill for $4,035,000 to Expand Access to Advanced PET/CT Imaging
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is proud to announce that its Cancer Center PET/CT Imaging Project has been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill, designating $4,035,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) to support the purchase, installation, and facility expansion and renovations necessary to bring critically needed PET/CT imaging…
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Annual Spring Career Fair to be held Feb. 24
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Career Services will hold its Spring 2026 Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. The event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at NSU who would like to connect with employers and explore internships and…
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