BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION JANUARY 7TH
Bossier Parish Community College invites prospective and returning students to its on-campus registration for the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, from 9am to 6pm at all campuses in Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many. During this event, students will have the opportunity to:Register for spring 2026 and summer 2026 courses.Meet with academic advisors for course selection and enrollment.Seek assistance with financial aid and military benefits.Explore a
NPSB Central Office Canned Food Drive & Frist Annual Chili Cook-Off
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board's Central Office proudly wrapped up its canned food drive with the first-ever Chili Cook-Off, embracing this year's theme: "Stompin' Out Hunger." Throughout November, Central Office staff partnered with the Central Louisiana Food Bank to collect hundreds of non-perishable items to support local families in need. These generous donations helped restock the Cane River Food Pantry, bringing hope and relief to the community during the holiday season. The
Northwestern State University Radiography program receives maximum 8-year accreditation from JRCERT
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Radiography Program has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This achievement represents the highest level of accreditation granted by the agency. JRCERT is the only organization recognized by both the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for accrediting educational programs in radiography, The accreditation affirms
IP Foundation and NSU Early Childhood Education majors expand Cradle to College Project
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University Early Childhood Education majors Taylor Poole of Pollock and Kaycie Helton of Leesville made significant donations of books and school supplies for the Cradle to College Early Childhood Service-Learning project. Coupled with funds from the International Paper Foundation, the resources were used to make family literacy bags that were donated to Natchitoches families. "The service-learning project means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to make a
NSU College of Nursing gets $2.6M grant for Workforce Expansion Program
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health has been awarded $3.6 million in funding over four years through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Workforce Expansion Program (NEPQR-WEP). The grant project, titled "Pathways to ASN: Strengthening the RN Workforce in Louisiana," spans from 2025 to 2029 and addresses the state's critical nursing shortage by expanding educational opportunities
Project LIFT Launches ''Home Safety Edition'' - Free Smoke Detectors for Insured Households
Natchitoches, LA - 12/4/25 - As part of its commitment to community safety and support, Project LIFT - an outreach initiatives of J W Odom & Associates, LLC - is proud to announce the launch of the Home Safety Edition program, offering free smoke detectors to households with homeowners or renters insurance. Residents who bring in their current insurance declaration page will receive a smoke detector at no cost and with no purchase required. In addition, those who allow a free, no-obligation insurance
BPCC Announces Winter Workforce Day to Provide Career Skills, Certifications in One Day
Bossier Parish Community College will host Winter Workforce Day on Thursday, December 18, offering a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience designed to help high school students, recent graduates, and community members make productive use of their winter break. The event provides an opportunity to learn new skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and explore potential career pathways—all in a single day. Winter Workforce Day features multiple training options tailored to different interests and
NPSB Breaks Records in 2025 School Performance Scores
On Wednesday, November 20, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the 2024-2025 School Performance Scores for districts across the state. These scores reflect the academic achievement and growth of students during the 2024-2025 school year under the state's new, more rigorous accountability system. Natchitoches Parish Schools are celebrating historic progress, marketing the highest district performance score ever recorded. Despite the increased rigor of the new accountability scale,
BPCC Receives National Caring Campus Award for Commitment to Student Success
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been selected to receive the prestigious Heart of the Community Award in recognition of the institution’s exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of care and belonging that supports student success. The award, given by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), was presented during the 2025 Caring Campus National Conference held in San Diego, CA last week. The Heart of the Community Award honors colleges that demonstrate exemplary dedication to
RoyOMartin Donates New Pre-K Playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is happy to announce that RoyOMartin has generously donated a brand new Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary School, set to be installed later this year. This exciting addition will provide young learners with a safe, fun, and engaging outdoor space designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and healthy activity. The new playground will be tailored to meet the unique needs of Pre-K students, offering them opportunities to grow socially,
Louisiana Breaks into Top 10 States for Doing Business
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana is back in the national spotlight as one of the best places to do business. Area Development Magazine has ranked Louisiana the No. 9 Top State for Doing Business in 2025, the first time in five years the state has cracked the Top 10. The annual survey of site selectors measures everything from workforce readiness and infrastructure to speed of permitting and cost of doing business. Louisiana's climb from No. 11 last year reflects the state's growing competitiveness, driven by
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
