Suspects arrested, products seized and businesses closed in multi-agency vape crackdown
BATON ROUGE – A multi-agency state and federal crackdown on unauthorized vape products in Louisiana resulted in ten arrests and more than $1 million worth of illegal vape pens, pods, juices and other products taken off the streets. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) announced the results of Operation Vape Out, a four-week statewide investigation in coordination with Louisiana State Police (LSP), the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (LSFM), Louisiana State Probation and
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Summer Program Activities
Summer is in full swing at Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL), and NPL's Summer Reading Program (SRP) is offering amazing fun, educational, and enriching opportunities for patrons of all ages to enjoy. NPL will close for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19th and reopen for regular hours Friday, June 20th. Looking ahead to next week, NPL will offer the following programs for children, teens, and adults. Adults can sit down to a refreshing beverage at NPL's Mocktail Mixer from 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday, June 17. The
New Principal of Marthaville Elementary and Junior High School
New Principal of Marthaville Elementary and Junior High SchoolNATCHITOCHES, LA - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Newman as the new principal of Marthaville Elementary and Junior High School. Mr. Newman brings over a decade of experience in education, leadership and coaching. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education (K-12) from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He furthered his commitment to educational excellence by earning a Master
MidSouth Tractor Company Aquires Local Patrick-Miller Kubota Facility, Brings Expanded Equipment
MidSouth Tractor Company Acquires Local Patrick-Miller Kubota Facility, Brings Expanded Equipment Line and Local LeadershipNatchitoches, LA, June 4, 2025: MidSouth Tractor Company is excited to share news of its recent acquisition of the Patrick-Miller Kubota facility in Natchitoches, marking a new chapter of growth and local service. Backed by more than 15 years of experience in the equipment industry, the company brings a proven track record of customer satisfaction, product expertise, and operational
NPSB Releases 2025 Summer School Bus Routes
NPSB Releases 2025 Summer School Bus RoutesNATCHITOCHES, LA - The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB), in coordination with Eccoride, has released the official 2025 Summer School Bus Routes for all participating schools. The routes are now available in the link below and include information such as designated schools, pick-up and drop-off times, and specific area coverage. Summer school will run from June 2-6, June 9-12 and June 16-18 for grades 3rd-8th, then June 2-6, June 9-12 and June 23-26 for
BPCC Launches EMPWR LA: Accelerated Training Program That Prepares Job-Ready Workers in Just Six Weeks
Bossier Parish Community College is proud to announce the launch of EMPWR LA, a new full-service pre-employment training program designed to rapidly prepare individuals for entry-level roles in high-demand, high-wage fields in manufacturing, distribution, and skilled trades. Through focused, short-term training, EMPWR LA equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and nationally recognized certifications needed to enter the workforce and meet the evolving needs of employers across Louisiana and
BPCC Announces Its Graduates for the Spring 2025 Semester
Bossier Parish Community College is proud to announce its spring semester graduates. In total, there 895 graduates with 1,160 credentials awarded. The ceremony included graduates from all three BPCC campuses – Bossier, Natchitoches and Sabine Valley. Commencement speaker was Dr. Jim Henderson, President of Louisiana Tech University. Henderson, a Shreveport native, previously served as president of Northwestern State University and Chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College. He also served as
Northwestern State University's Sonogram Program Earns National Accreditation
Northwestern State University's Sonography Program Earns National Accreditation NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been awarded Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation was granted following a recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostics Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The newly accredited program includes three specialized concentrations,
BPCC NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES HIGHEST NCLEX PASS RATE IN LOUISIANA Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Louisiana State Board of Nursing recognizes BPCC in second quarter edition of The Examiner Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce that its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has earned the highest NCLEX pass rate among all ASN programs in the state of Louisiana, as reported in the second quarter edition of The Examiner, published by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN). With an exceptional 98.72% pass rate, BPCC’s program is not only leading among all two-year
BPCC Students Shine at Louisiana State SkiilsUSA Competition, Seven Advance to Nationals
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) students demonstrated outstanding skill and knowledge at the SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary Championships, bringing home a total of 18 medals. Seven students have earned gold medals, earning them the opportunity to advance to the national competition June 23-27 in Atlanta, GA. Gold medalists include Taryn Lambert - Prepared Speech; Justin Jetton - Extemporaneous Speech; BriAnna Kirkland and Ava Turner - 3D Visualization; Kaitlyn Barnett - Pin Design; and Kaitlin
