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La. State Police to join DEA in prescription drug take back initiative

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30 am
La. State Police to join DEA in prescription drug take back initiative

The Louisiana State Police (in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration) will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday in an effort to help local residents rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.

Expired, unused, and unwanted medications may be brought for disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to the Louisiana State Police troop location nearest you. This service is free and anonymous and is a great opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted or unused prescription drugs to dispose of them safely.

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Retailer sponsors online contest to encourage food bank donations

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, March 28th, 9:30 am
Retailer sponsors online contest to encourage food bank donations

During the entire month of April, Shreveport residents are in a race to secure grants to help fight hunger locally. The contest involves rallying the community to go online and vote for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank to share part of a $3 million grant to help fund hunger relief programs.

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NSU students to participate in Academic Summit

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 27th, 9:30 am
NSU students to participate in Academic Summit

Northwestern State University students and faculty will participate in the second annual University of Louisiana System Academic Summit on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Monroe.

The celebration of academic excellence at UL System universities will encompass the previous system-wide service-learning conference, a student art exhibition and undergraduate research day. 

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NSU grad earns top nursing honor

Submitted by wwoods on Monday, March 18th, 9:30 am
NSU grad earns top nursing honor

Rapides Regional Medical Center recognized registered nurse Tessia Ratcliff with The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses.  The award, presented in collaboration with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the Daisy Foundation’s program to recognize the efforts nurses perform every day.

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NSU grad student honored with nursing award

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 12:03pm
NSU grad student honored with nursing award

Story written by Leah Jackson, NSU News Bureau

Alyea Minter Pollard, a graduate student in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health, received the Joe Ann Clark Graduate Nursing Education Award, presented by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.  The award was announced during the 12th annual Nightingale Gala sponsored by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation in Baton Rouge.  More than 300 nurses, their families and friends attended.  Katheryn Arterberry, assistant professor of nursing at NSU, was mistress of ceremonies.

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NSU to host Spring Cheerleading Clinic

Submitted by wwoods on Monday, February 18th, 10:30 am
NSU to host Spring Cheerleading Clinic

Northwestern State University will host its Spring Cheerleading Clinic Saturday, Feb. 23, for participants in Pre-K through 12th grade.  Participants are invited to attend as a squad or as an individual and will be divided into age groups.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the Health and Human Performance Building. Participants will perform duringhalftime of the Northwestern State basketball game. Participants will receive a t-shirt, snack and a fun-filled day with the Northwestern State cheerleaders. Participantswill receive private coaching, if desired.

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North Webster H.S. launches first annual track meet

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, February 6th, 10:30 am
North Webster H.S. launches first annual track meet

The North Webster track team is looking for sponsors for its first track meet, which is set for Friday, March 8.

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