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
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
NPL Children's Department Temporarily Relocates Services During Facility Improvements
Natchitoches, LA, February 11, 2026 - The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is investing in long-term facility improvements with a multi-phase flooring renewal project beginning this week. Starting Friday, February 13, the Main Branch's Children's Department on the first floor will be temporarily closed through Friday, February 27, with normal operations resuming Saturday, February 28. This initial phase addresses existing worn high-traffic flooring with durable, long-lasting carpet and title that will


