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BOM Bank was proud to donate backpacks to the Pendleton Assembly of God Back to School Bash! We’re excited to help local students start the new school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. A big thank-you to everyone helping make this event a special one for local families. BOM is proud to support our communities and the students who make them stronger! Pictured left to right: Donna Hensley and BOM’s Twyla Lovelady.

LSU Coach Mulkey named Celebrity Captain of 2026 Natchitoches Christmas Parade

Christopher Richard, left, and Brooke Straight ride in Northwestern State University’s 2025 Homecoming Parade as students. Both returned to their alma mater this year to begin professional careers serving students and the university community.

Four NSU students were awarded scholarships from the Johnny Antoon Memorial Scholarship Fund and were recognized during a preparty for the 11th annual Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament. From left are Merle Antoon, recipients Kira Calvert, Ryann Jackson, Maddie Gorum and Nevaeh Moran, Danielle Antoon Cobb and Michael Antoon.

Soil, Water Conservation District offers thanks

BOM supports Zwolle Bombers

NSU School of Education honors graduating seniors

Mirlitons hold a special place in Louisiana’s culinary and horticultural heritage. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

NSU Elementary Education majors recognized with Apple pins were, from left, Avery Broadway, Taylor Crain, Katie Farris, Lluvia Guillot, Elizabeth Shirley and Dr. Jessica Church.