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Northwestern has a new president
It’s official! Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was named the 21st president of Northwestern State University during a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Thursday, July 18.Genovese was also unanimously nominated for the job by the NSU Presidential Search Committee on July 16 following a day of meetings and forums with…
Senate resolution recognizes 44-year medical career
Dedication, service and excellence were just a few of the words used to describe Natchitoches’ own Chris Paige when he was commended and congratulated on his retirement from Natchitoches Regional Medical Center via a resolution during the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. Sponsoring Resolution No. 62 was District 31 Senator Alan Seabaugh.A 1975 graduate of Natchitoches Central High School, Paige…
Water treatment plant to come
City of Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, pictured ninth from the left, City council members and employees, and representatives from BALER/EJAS engineering firms and Lemoine Construction Company turned over the first shovels of dirt during Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on Phase 1 of Water Treatment Facility, Plant 4. The overall project will cost $17 million with…
Northwestern State announces 2024 N-Club Hall of Fame class
One of the largest classes in the Northwestern State N-Club Hall of Fame’s history will enter the school’s athletic shrine in October.T he Hall will welcome 16 total inductees – two of whom could not make their initial ceremony – into its Class of 2024 during its 9 a.m. Oct. 26 induction ceremony ahead of the Homecoming football game against Lamar.Entering the Hall are a pair of track and field…
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic in August For Texarkana & Ashdown
If you own a dog or a cat then you know, important responsibilities come with it. From diet and exercise to vaccinations and having them neutered or spayed. Being a responsible pet owner can get expensive, but there is help. There will be two Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in August that will be held in Texarkana and another one in Ashdown.
Jury selection begins in Texarkana for paternity trial involving owner of Dallas Cowboys
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Jury selection is underway at the federal courthouse in Texarkana for a trial involving Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. Jones is countersuing Alexandra and Cynthia Davis for reportedly breaching a contract that was agreed upon over 20 years ago. That contract stated Alexandra and Cynthia agreed to the following:
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Gov. Jeff Landry-endorsed candidate named Northwestern State University president
PIPER HUTCHINSON – Louisiana Illuminator. The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Thursday to name Associate State Supreme Court Justice James Genovese the next president of Northwestern State University. The move to install Genovese, a nontraditional candidate who has no higher education administrative experience but does have...
Keithville man dies following hit-and-run; Georgia man arrested
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A large truck struck a Keithville man then fled the scene, another vehicle then struck the victim as was lying on the ground. On July 18, around 12:04 a.m., the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) responded to a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 789 near Elaine Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a large truck traveling northbound on HWY 789 swerved into the southbound lane, striking James Michael Evans, 28, before leaving the scene without reporting the incident.
This Comic Artist Brings His Creepy Work to Shreveport
Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, is coming back to Downtown Shreveport this August. The 2024 Geek'd Con will take place August 16th, 17th, and 18th, at the Shreveport Convention Center. Tickets for this year's Geek'd Con are available right now. You can get yours here. The guest lineup will include...
Join in for the (pre)Humor & Harmony Festival Clean-Up!
In preparation for the highly anticipated Humor & Harmony Festival in August, Shreveport Green and the Rotary Club of Downtown Shreveport are organizing a clean-up event in Downtown Shreveport. This community effort is crucial to ensuring that the downtown area is welcoming for all festival attendees, and we need your help to make it happen.
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Days Inn Burglary Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06/10/2024, An unknown Hispanic Male entered a room at 1836 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City, La. 71112 and committed a Burglary. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Global Tech Outage Affects Multiple Industries, Not a Cyberattack Says Crowdstrike
A major global technology outage impacting banks, airlines, and various services worldwide was caused by a defective content update, not a cyberattack, according to cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. The company confirmed on Friday that the issue had been isolated and resolved with a deployed fix. This incident, reported by The Center Square, has prompted the involvement of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is coordinating with Crowdstrike, Microsoft, and other entities to manage the aftermath.
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
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