LA DEQ holding open burning workshop

LA DEQ holding open burning workshop

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is sponsoring a free workshop to help cities, towns, and the public understand the air quality rules concerning open burning. The session will give a basic understanding of the regulations, and information on open burning do's and don'ts. The meeting will be from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at the Mary Allen State Office Building, 1525 Fairfield Avenue in Shreveport.

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Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

The Louisiana Office of State Parks has closed the boat launches at North Toledo Bend State Park, near Zwolle, and South Toledo Bend State Park, near Anacoco, to boat traffic. The water levels at the boat ramps at both parks are 12-14 inches deep, making it unsafe to launch boats.

Tax for Doyline school to remain the same

Tax for Doyline school to remain the same

Doyline taxpayers have a reason to celebrate: a new tax the voters passed in District 7 for a $10 million bond to finance construction will not cost them any more than they are currently paying.

Northwestern State University offering Lifeguard course

Northwestern State University offering Lifeguard course

Original release by: Northwestern State University Media Relations

The Northwestern State University Aquatics program will offer a late summer Lifeguarding course July 26-30, beginning at 9 a.m.

Cane River Green Market to celebrate National Watermelon Month

Cane River Green Market to celebrate National Watermelon Month

The Cane River Green Market will have special activies planned on Saturday, July 16 in celebration of National Watermelon Month.

Some of the activites planned include samples of locally grown watermelons and watermelon punch, and a watermelon eating contest. Prizes will be awarded in the watermelon eating competition.

July back to school drive part of this month's Cane River Green Market

July back to school drive part of this month's Cane River Green Market

The Cane River Green Market will host a back to school food drive during July, benefitting the Natchitoches Parish BackPack Program provided by the Food Bank of Central Louisiana.

NSU releases its 2011-2012 basketball schedule

NSU releases its 2011-2012 basketball schedule

Northwestern State University has released its 2011-2012 basketball schedule, which includes games against several NCAA tournament teams, 16 Southland Conference games and a few contests against a few old rivals.