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Wednesday, September 27, 2023Best of Natchitoches Awards Currently Accepting Nominations
Morgan Green Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce 318.352.6894 Morgan.Green@NatchitochesChamber.com Best of Natchitoches Awards Currently Accepting NominationsNominations are open until Wednesday, October 13th.Natchitoches, LA, September 27, 2023: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced that the Best of Natchitoches Awards are currently accepting nominations for all award categories. Online nominations are open at BestOfNatchitoches.com. Anyone may nominate any
Tuesday, September 26, 2023PAR Releases Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments
PAR Releases Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released the PAR Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments. This independent, nonpartisan review will help voters understand the issues so they can develop their own positions on each proposition for the October 14 and November 18 elections. Support for this report was provided by the Alta and John Franks Foundation and the Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation. To access the 2023 Guide
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023NPSB Wins Federal Grant to Fuel Classroom Excellence
Contact: Chynna Paris District Communications Manager 337-496-5573 chynna.paris@npsb.la NPSB Wins Federal Grant to Fuel Classroom Excellence NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – On Monday, September 25, 2023, NPSB Superintendent Grant Eloi announced that the district received a three-year competitive grant
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Will Green Named LABI's President and CEO
Will Green Named LABI’s President and CEO Baton Rouge, LA (September 26, 2023) – After a months-long nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce that Will Green has been named LABI President and CEO. Since 2016, Green has served as the President and CEO of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, the full-service trade association for the roughly 350 new motor vehicle car and heavy truck dealers in Louisiana. “Will represents the best of a
Tuesday, September 26, 2023LSUA’s Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard for September Released
LSUA’s Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard for September ReleasedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2023 ALEXANDRIA - The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business releases its September 2023 issue of the Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard. “Recent graduates are finding jobs in Central Louisiana,” said Randall Dupont, Dean of the LSUA College of Business. June’s 4.1% unemployment rate in the Alexandria metro area fell to 3.0% by July, with the number unemployed falling by 732.
Friday, September 22, 2023LABI Launches LA23 Strategic Plan: Recommends Roadmap of Policy Steps to Success for Louisiana
LABI Launches LA23 Strategic Plan Recommends Roadmap of Policy Steps to Success for Louisiana A cabinet-level Office of Talent Development, an eventual phase-out of the personal income tax and a focus on early childhood as both an educational tool and workforce support system – those are just three of the many policy recommendations revealed today by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) in its LA23 Strategic Plan, aimed at correcting course for Louisiana, with a goal of
Thursday, September 21, 2023Budget Hearing Highlights Strategic Efforts by Higher Education to Invest Historic Appropriations
Contact Dr. Chris Yandle, Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs chris.yandle@laregents.edu • 985-373-5845 Tuesday, September 19, 2023Budget Hearing Highlights Strategic Efforts by Higher Education to Invest Historic Appropriations BATON ROUGE, La. – The Board of Regents received an update on the state’s projected economic forecast during its annual budget hearing today, as well as system reports on the impact of another year of historic funding to Louisiana’s public postsecondary
Thursday, September 21, 2023Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives Recognizes 2023 Service Award Recipients
Contact: Tiffany Fulmer Ott (404) 312-0524 tfulmer@tlfexecutiveservices.com Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives Recognizes 2023 Service Award Recipients (September 18, 2023) The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) recognized its 2023 Service Award recipients at its 2023 Annual Conference Awards Dinner held this evening at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, LA. The Service Awards recognize those chamber of commerce professionals in Louisiana who have achieved significant
Tuesday, September 19, 2023NSU Elementary Laboratory School Recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
NSU Elementary Laboratory School Recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School based on the school’s overall academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The U.S. Department of Education recognized a total of 353 schools across the nation. “I am incredibly proud to announce that our school has been honored with the
Friday, September 15, 20233rd Annual Thrive Gala Registration Opens
Morgan Green Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce 318.352.6894 Morgan.Green@NatchitochesChamber.com 3rd Annual Thrive Gala Registration OpensNatchitoches, LA, September 15, 2023: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to open registration for the 3rd Annual Thrive Gala event. The event will take place at Riverside Reserve on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Chamber is working together with Northwestern State University’s Hospitality and Tourism department
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Thursday, September 14, 2023Two LSMSA students named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Two LSMSA students named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists (Natchitoches, La.) – The following Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) seniors join more than 16,000 students nationwide and 199 statewide in being selected as National Merit Scholarship Program Corporation (NMSC) semifinalists: Susan Murphy (’24) of Monroe and Jack Yi (’24) of Natchitoches. “We could not be prouder of Susan and Jack’s accomplishments,” said Interim Director of Academic Affairs and
Monday, September 11, 2023Natchitoches Safe Streets Action Plan Public Meetings
The City of Natchitoches is one of the eleven Louisiana cities awarded the Safe Streets for All planning grant through the Department of Transportation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. We hope many Natchitoches residents are able
Thursday, September 07, 2023124 welcomed at LSMSA’s annual Matriculation Ceremony
124 welcomed at LSMSA’s annual Matriculation Ceremony Louisiana School officially inducts a new cohort of students from 60 percent of Louisiana parishes (Natchitoches, LA) – The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) recognized 124 new students representing 39 of the state’s parishes during its annual Matriculation Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 1, in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium on the campus of Northwestern State University. The incoming class has an average GPA of 3.9 and an
Tuesday, September 05, 2023LSMSA invites potential students and families to Exploration Day events
Contact: Rebekah Maricelli Senior Externa Affairs Officer rmaricelli@lsmsa.edu LSMSA invites potential students and families to Exploration Day events (Natchitoches, LA) – The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) will host two Exploration Day events for interested high-achieving, academically motivated high school students and their families. The meetings will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Nov. 10. Students and parents are encouraged to register at
Friday, September 01, 2023Light The Way 5K Registration Open
Morgan Green Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce 318.352.6894 Morgan.Green@NatchitochesChamber.com Press ReleaseLight the Way 5k Registration OpenNatchitoches, LA, September 13, 2023: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting runners and walkers for Light the Way 5k and Fun Run, a nighttime race under the Christmas lights of historic downtown Natchitoches. The event will take place on Sunday, November 19, starting at 5:00 pm. The 5k will start at 5:45 pm, beginning and ending
Tuesday, August 08, 2023Krewe of Dionysys presents 2024 Royalty
Krewe of Dionysos 2024 Royal "Kings, Queens, Castles and Dreams: A Dionysos Fairy Tale” The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos Coronation to announce the 2024 Royal Court was held on August 5, 2023, at the Natchitoches Event Center. Food was catered by Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q, beverages provided by Murphy’s Beverage Catering Service and attendees enjoyed live music by Billy O’Con and Badd Apple. The theme for the upcoming season, “Kings, Queen, Castles and Dreams: A Dionysos Fairy Tale” will certainly make for
