Patients who are experiencing obstetric emergencies may now get care at the new obstetric emergencydepartment at Willis Knighton South. The emergency care is designed for patients who are 20+ weekspregnant …
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BESE statement regarding reconstitution of Education Explosion Inc. governing board
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffLouisiana’s progress in K-12 Education is a national topic of discussion. BESE is proud of our children and encouraged by the potential that is now being recognized. We applaud efforts …
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Some of the residents living in the Legacy Neighborhood will need to use analternative route next week due to pipeline repairs in the area. On Monday, February 24, Shumark Trail …
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Natchitoches Jaycees provide donation to support Special Olympics
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Natchitoches Area Jaycees presented a donation of $500 to Northwestern State University’s Presidential Leadership Program, the organization that annually hosts the Red River Games of the Louisiana Special Olympics.  The donation …
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Regional-State
The Current Sauce and NSU’s SPJ chapter will host Student Press Freedom Day panel eventÂ
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffBy Dakota Thomas, The Current Sauce Public Relations Assistant NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s student-run newspaper, The Current Sauce, and the student chapter of the Society of Professional …
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2025 BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS FAMILY STORIES FROM SHREVEPORT DAIRY
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffStories about a Black-owned dairy that operated in Shreveport between 1907 and 1943 will be highlighted during the Louisiana Center for the Book’s annual Black History Month presentation.Featuring author and …
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Regional-State
Governor Jeff Landry Announces Chair of Louisiana Housing Corporation
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry announced Wendy Gentry will serve as the Chair of the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Wendy was first appointed to the board in April 2024. “Wendy has served LHC for nearly a year, where …
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Regional-State
“Recipe for Rural STEM” engages youngsters in science activities through hands-on learning and experimentsÂ
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffRecipe for Rural STEM Day 2025, a day of science and technology exploration for fifth and sixth graders from throughout central Louisiana, drew 1,000 students from 28 schools to learn …
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Office of State Fire Marshal Announces New Public Affairs Director
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Office of State Fire Marshal welcomes Ken Pastorick, the agency’s new Director of Public Affairs. “I’m excited about having Ken as part of our team, he brings a tremendous …
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The Bossier City Police Department released it’s comparative crime stats for the year 2024. Mayor Chandler and Police Chief Daniel Haugen were pleased to report that in every recorded category …