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Magnet School teacher selected for distinguished fellowship program
Twelve teacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among the largest trainers of teacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects teacher leaders for a dynamic one-year program to deepen their knowledge of instructional best…
Hixson Ford, Stop the Violence team up for back-to-school bash
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Hixson Ford is joining forces with the Stop the Violence organization for a back-to-school bash on July 27. This community event is designed to give kids a fun break from the challenges of violence. There will be backpacks, hot dogs, burgers, chips, games and school supplies...
Genovese takes lessons learned as NSU athlete into new role
For new Northwestern State president James T. Genovese, playing men’s tennis at NSU was a stepping stone for being able to represent the university out in the open.Genovese, who was formally introduced as the 21st president of his alma mater, was a four-year letterwinner in tennis, competing at both the No. 1 singles and doubles.A Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice, Genovese was selected…
Kickoff times are set for Northwestern State’s 5 home games
NSU will start its home schedule with consecutive 6 p.m. kickoffs against Prairie View A&M (Sept. 7) and Weber State (Sept. 21).The Demons’ two October home games will begin at 2 p.m., starting with the Oct. 12 matchup against Texas A&M-Commerce and following with the Oct. 26 Homecoming battle against Lamar.Northwestern State concludes its 2024 home schedule with a 1 p.m. kickoff against…
Jenny Fuller is tapped as Northwestern State’s softball coach
Northwestern State Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian announced on Wednesday the hiring of Jenny Fuller, winner of the 2024 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Coach of the Year award, as the 13th head softball coach in program history.“We went through an exhaustive search with a large pool of applicants,” Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian said. “Because of the investment that we…
Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment
VIDALIA, La. — Officials of the Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday promised to “do better” at communicating and fulfilling the needs of other boards serving the parish after concerns about a lack of equipment needed for sewer repairs. Concordia Parish Police Juror Cornell Lewis, who was a member of the Concordia Sewer District before […] The post Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
NPSO Corrections Deputy Arrested for Malfeasance in Office
Natchitoches, La - A short-term criminal investigation has led to the arrest of a Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright. Robert Lowring, 62, of Bienville Parish, a Corrections Deputy at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center...
Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Welcome back to school, teachers! Enter for your chance to win a prize package
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s that time of the year! Back-to-school is right around the corner, and KNOE is working with B&E Wholesale, Randall’s Captain Avery Seafood and Specialty Meats, and Coney Island Connect to bring a prize package to one lucky teacher. The drawing for the prize...
2024 ULM Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Louisiana-Monroe’s history in the Sun Belt has been less than stellar. The Warhawks have not had a winning record since going 8-5 in 2012, although there have also been two .500 seasons during that span. Once again, the Warhawks are starting over after Terry Bowden was fired following a 2-10 season in 2023 that concluded with 10 consecutive losses. In his three years, Bowden went 10-26 after inheriting a 0-10 team.
Natchez Walmart open now after power loss causes brief closure
An accident causing power loss resulted in a brief closure of the Natchez Walmart on Friday afternoon. The closing was reported around 1:30 p.m. and lasted roughly an hour before the store reopened. Sources at the Walmart said the power loss had been caused by a truck hitting a utility pole, which cut power to […] The post Natchez Walmart open now after power loss causes brief closure appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ceairra Franklin awarded $1,000 scholarship by Hugh Green Scholarship Foundation
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Ceairra Franklin, a 2024 graduate of Natchez High School, is the 2024 recipient of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Hugh Green Scholarship Foundation. The funding will go toward her education at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she is studying to become a licensed laboratory technician.
Updated cover crop seeding rate recommendations could save farmers money
(07/26/24) ST. JOSEPH, La. — Gloomy weather forced the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station to move its July 23 cotton and grain field day indoors — but there were few complaints from station staff and farmers who attended the event. Their fields received a much-needed rain amid a dry spell in the area.
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