It turns out underwater lights are one way to help grow bigger crawfish.

Northwestern State University's Aquaculture Research Center is getting national attention for its study of using underwater lights in crawfish ponds.

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Original release by: Webster Parish Sheriff's Office

The small Webster Parish town of Doyline was shaken early Sunday morning when gunshots were fired into the bedroom window of a local resident.  By that afternoon, though, local police and sheriff’s authorities had their shooter in custody.

 26-year-old Mirio Lendell Thompson of  Doyline was booked on charges for attempted first degree murder, assault by drive-by shooting, and criminal damage to property.

Reportedly, Thompson attempted to enter a home on Ward St., which at th

Administrative officials with Northwestern State University, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana advise that administrative offices and classes will be closed and cancelled, July 4 , in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Officials advise that classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen Tuesday, July 5.

Information provided by: Northwestern State University