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Pending the signature of Gov. John Bel Edwards, Northwestern State University is set to receive $65.1 million in capital outlay for three facility projects. Those projects include the planning and construction of a health performance center, renovation of Warrington Place at NSU’s Shreveport campus and replacement of Kyser Hall, the school’s main academic building.

With the legislative session having ended June 8, House Bill 2 is now in the hands of the governor awaiting his approval.

Capital outlay is state funding designated for facility and infrastructure improvement projects that is not part of the university’s operating budget.

You are invited to a community meeting to give your input on the design of the gymnasium—Phased I of the Sabine High School Revitalization Project located on the campus of Sabine High School – 850 Highland Ave. – Many, LA.—in the cafeteria. The meeting is being held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Also, you will receive an update on the project and to answer any questions from people attending the meeting about the revitalization project.

BOM’s Many location hosted a split the pot fundraiser for the United Way of NWLA. Congratulations to Jeremey Allen on being our lucky winner. Pictured left to right: Ayzlea and Aybree Allen and BOM’s Kayla Sepulvado.

BOM is a sponsor of the Negreet Dixie Youth program. Pictured left to right: Caleb Veuleman and BOM’s Twyla Lovelady.

The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday requiring high school students to take a financial literacy course starting with the 2026 and 2027 graduating classes.

State Superintendent Cade Brumley and State Treasurer John Schroder joined Rep. Nicholas Muscarello Jr., R-Hammond, to introduce the bill. It would integrate instruction in life skills with instruction in economics, including income and taxes, money management, investment and spending and the importance of personal savings.

“Financial illiteracy is an epidemic in the United States,” Rep. Muscarello said.

While the bill would require 11th and 12th grade students to take one unit of financial literacy, it would not create an additional course required for graduation. Instead, financial literacy would be worked into the pathway, acting as a replacement for a math course or an elective.

Northwestern State University’s School of Education recentlywelcomed 67 students into teacher candidacy during a Teacher Candidate Celebration.

“Teacher candidacy signifies the move from education major to teacher candidate within the School of Education,” explained Dr. Katrina Jordan, director of the School of Education. “During this ceremony the students receive a red apple pin to signify their status as a teacher candidate.”

When these students graduate, they will receive a gold apple pin, which waspresented during an apple pinning ceremony.

Most School of Education students are accepted into teacher candidacy in their sophomore year. To be accepted into candidacy, the students must successfully complete their freshman courses (30 hours), maintain a 2.5 GPA, have no grades lower than a C and receive a favorable dispositions (professionalism) review by an education professor.

Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2023 commencement exercises with three ceremonies over two days in May. Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. and. 2 p.m.and on Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m., according to University Registrar Barbara Prescott. The ceremonies will take place in Prather Coliseum and will be streamed on the university’s website, www.nsula.edu.

On May 10, graduates from the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health will receive diplomas at 10 a.m. The ceremony for graduates from The College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development will be held at 2 p.m. On Wednesday, May 11, graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Louisiana Scholars’ College will receive diplomas at 10 a.m.

Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) is investing in the future by awarding college scholarships to deserving students around the Toledo Bend Lake Area. Four years ago TBLA instituted the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship honoring the man who devoted much of his life to improving his community. This year’s recipient is Miss Katie McClure of Hemphill High School, who impressed the scholarship committee with her attitude and determination toward excellence. Katie received the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $6000. She will be studying Education at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches.

Paul Christopher “Chris” Loupe, center, had dozens in attendance at the Sabine Hall of Fame banquet on March 28 to cheer him on as he became the latest inductee into the Sabine Hall of Fame. He is shown here with wife Becky, left, and Miss Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Kaydee Meshell, right.

Three members of the Curtis family were presented with a Sports Award. Honored, from left, were former Many Tigers Head Coach Jess Curtis, major football and athletic program supporter John Curtis Sr., who is a past Hall of Fame Inductee, and national football standout Tackett Curtis, who was represented by his father Moses Curtis, center right. Making the presentation was Hall of Fame Board Member Lauren Moore, right.

At the invitation of past Hall of Fame Inductee and MC Robert Gentry, left, 2023 Inductee Chris Loupe unveiled a facsimile of the bronze plaque honoring his induction that will soon hang in the Sabine Parish Courthouse.

Preschoolers across Sabine Parish continue to meet their goals in listening to stories. The children logged 1300 books during the month of February alone! Listening to stories is an important skill in preparing to learn to read. Come join the program at any branch of the Sabine Parish Library and start earning prizes simply by reading to your children!

Completing 1000 books was Kase Jones, son of Brandon and Regan Jones of Many; Grant Barnhill, son of Ryan and Ashley Barnhill of Many; and Hayden Graves, daughter of Emily Rainer and Tristan Graves of Many. Beginning the program by completing 100 books were the sons of Justin and Caitlyn Akers, Wade and Waylon, of Many.