BPCC Highlights Affordable Pathways to Degrees, Careers during Community College Week
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will celebrate Community College WeekMarch 23–27 with a series of events designed to connect current and prospective students with educational and career opportunities across its campuses. Community College Week highlights the value of Louisiana’s community and technical colleges by informing individuals of all ages about available programs, workforce pathways, and the career opportunities those programs can provide. Throughout the week, BPCC will host activities at
BPCC’s Adam Dansby Earns Nationally Recognized Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Designa
Bossier City, LA – Adam Dansby, Director of Business Operations at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC), has officially attained the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) professional designation. Issued by the AGA (Association of Government Accountants), the CGFM is a prestigious credential, recognizing the specific knowledge and experience required to excel in the complex environment of government financial management. To earn the CGFM, candidates must meet strict education and experience
Community Encouraged to Share Natchitoches Christmas Memories at Community Scan Days
Natchitoches, LA - In celebration of the 100th Natchitoches Christmas Festival, the Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA) is inviting the public to help preserve the history of this beloved tradition by sharing their personal Christmas memories. CRNHA will host two community scan days offering residents the opportunity to have photographs, films, and memorabilia professionally digitized. Community members are encouraged to look through photo albums, storage boxes, and family collections for items that
NSU awarded $1.8M in federal funding to advance education and innovation
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University has been awarded $1.8 million in federal funding through the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process to support the development of Innovation Park, a transformative STEM initiative designed to expand research, strengthen workforce development and drive technological innovation across Louisiana. University leaders expressed deep appreciation to U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, and their dedicated staff for
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BOM Financial Services to Mark 20 Years of Service with Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting
Natchitoches, LA, March 3, 2026: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce will join BOM Financial Services in celebrating a major milestone as the organization commemorates 20 years of serving the Natchitoches community with an Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. March 2026 marks two decades of service for BOM Financial Services (BOMFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOM Bank. Since opening its doors, BOMFS has helped individuals, families, and businesses throughout the region protect
BPCC’s Leah Langley Named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar
Jackson, MS – Leah Langley, a student at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC), has been named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. This scholarship is the first of its kind to support students at associate degree-granting institutions on a national scale as they plan to enter the workforce upon completing a degree or certificate. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. New Century Workforce Scholars are selected
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BOM Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Operations Complex with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Natchitoches, LA, March 2, 2026: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with BOM Bank to celebrate the grand opening of the bank's new Operations Complex with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1029 Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches. Established in 1903 as the Bank of Montgomery in Montgomery, Louisiana, BOM built its foundation on serving rural communities with personal, relationship-driven banking. The institution later expanded
DeAndrea Sanders Named 2026 Ambassador Chair for Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce
Natchitoches, LA, February 14, 2026: The Ambassadors, an initiative under the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce DeAndrea Sanders as the 2026 Ambassador Chair. Sanders, a committed member of the Natchitoches community, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep-rooted passion for service and community engagement to her new role. Sanders moved to Natchitoches in 2011 to attend Northwestern State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2015. During
