Touch downs and take offs

Touch downs and take offs

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It was an exciting sight at Natchitoches Regional Airport early Saturday afternoon as three military helicopters conducted a training exercise of quick touch downs and take offs. This photo was captured by Editor Nora Drenner, who was on the runway at the time.
NPSO searching for alleged kidnappers after victim escapes

NPSO searching for alleged kidnappers after victim escapes

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Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance while they search for two Natchitoches men wanted in connection with the home invasion and kidnapping of a woman near Natchitoches on Sunday morning Detectives are searching for Jimmie Evans, 43, black male. He is 5…
Felony drug charges result from traffic stop of Sabine Parish woman

Felony drug charges result from traffic stop of Sabine Parish woman

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A Sabine Parish woman was arrested on felony drug charges during a traffic stop near Natchitoches on Thursday evening. On April 10 at 10:45 p.m. Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling on University Parkway when they stopped a 2016 Kia passenger car for a traffic…

Graduate dates listed

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The Natchitoches Parish School Board has announced high school commencement ceremonies for its 2024 graduating classes.Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center’s (NPTCC) graduation ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 15,at 6 p.m.in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University.The…

JUST TALKIN’

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JT was amazed at all the cars downtown of Saturday.There was not a parking spot to be found on Front Street or Second Street.A couple of activities were going on downtown and that must have caused the influx of vehicles.JT strolled down St. Denis Street around 10 a.m. for the. St. Denis Fest. There…

St. Mary’s moves to quarterfinals

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#33 seed Natchitoches Central ended its playoff run with a Non-Select Division I first round loss to #22 seed Neville in Monroe, 17-11.#7 seed St. Mary’s, who had a first round bye in Select Division IV, traveled to play #10 seed Central Private in Baker on Tuesday, April 15, at 5 p.m. St. Mary’s…

NSU Theater and Dance set to perform “Intimate Apparel” next week

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Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the play “Intimate Apparel” April 24-28 in Theatre West. Performance times are April 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 2728 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior citizens. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math,…
Violinist will perform at CD release concert in Magale Hall

Violinist will perform at CD release concert in Magale Hall

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Violinist Andrej Kurti will hold a CD release concert for his new recording of Bach’s “Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin” on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. There is no admission charge. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. Kurti is a professor…

Seniors shine on final day of Leon Johnson Invitational

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In its one home meet of the season at the Leon Johnson Invitational, the Northwestern State track and field athletes took full advantage, as several personal bests and season bests were set on the second day of the home meet Saturday.On a day for the seniors, it made sense that two of the nine…
Demons can’t overcome early deficit, fall to Nicholls

Demons can’t overcome early deficit, fall to Nicholls

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After two days of clean baseball allowed it to clinch a road series win, Northwestern State did not play the same way Sunday, and it cost the Demons.Nicholls took advantage of four first-inning walks and a hit batter to grab an early six-run lead and cruised to a 13-5 win at Ben Meyer Diamond at…
Demon defense stands tall in first full spring scrimmage

Demon defense stands tall in first full spring scrimmage

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While the Northwestern State football team was a bit off schedule ahead of Saturday’s first full scrimmage of spring practice, the Demon defense was where it was expected to be.In a scrimmage that lasted roughly 40 plays, the NSU defense produced 11 tackles for loss and forced a pair of turnovers…

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NPSO searching for alleged kidnappers after victim escapes

NPSO searching for alleged kidnappers after victim escapes

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance while they search for two Natchitoches men wanted in connection with the home invasion and kidnapping of a woman near Natchitoches on Sunday morning Detectives are searching for Jimmie Evans, 43, black male. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds and has black hair, possibly short, brown eyes and lives in the 100 block of Mary Drive in the Payne Subdivision.
Felony drug charges result from traffic stop of Sabine Parish woman

Felony drug charges result from traffic stop of Sabine Parish woman

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Sabine Parish woman was arrested on felony drug charges during a traffic stop near Natchitoches on Thursday evening. On April 10 at 10:45 p.m. Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling on University Parkway when they stopped a 2016 Kia passenger car for a traffic violation.

Graduate dates listed

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Natchitoches Parish School Board has announced high school commencement ceremonies for its 2024 graduating classes. Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center’s (NPTCC) graduation ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 15,at 6 p.m.in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University.
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Sports 

Seniors shine on final day of Leon Johnson Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
In its one home meet of the season at the Leon Johnson Invitational, the Northwestern State track and field athletes took full advantage, as several personal bests and season bests were set on the second day of the home meet Saturday.
Demons can’t overcome early deficit, fall to Nicholls

Demons can’t overcome early deficit, fall to Nicholls

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
After two days of clean baseball allowed it to clinch a road series win, Northwestern State did not play the same way Sunday, and it cost the Demons. Nicholls took advantage of four first-inning walks and a hit batter to grab an early six-run lead and cruised to a 13-5 win at Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E.
Demon defense stands tall in first full spring scrimmage

Demon defense stands tall in first full spring scrimmage

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
While the Northwestern State football team was a bit off schedule ahead of Saturday’s first full scrimmage of spring practice, the Demon defense was where it was expected to be. In a scrimmage that lasted roughly 40 plays, the NSU defense produced 11 tackles for loss and forced a pair of turnovers during the workout Saturday morning at Turpin Stadium.
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Opinions 

Apply for preservation grants

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation announce the opening of the application period for Historic Preservation and Certified Local Government Grants for fiscal year 2024-2025. Funding for the grants is provided through the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service.

Governor, Secretary recognize military children during Month of the Military Child

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million military children who deserve recognition for their sacrifice as a result of the service of their parents.

Early voting is April 13-20 but not on Sunday

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Friday, April 12, 2024
The Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters office offers the following information regarding the April 27 Municipal General Election. On the ballot City of Natchitoches Mayoral race runoff between Lee Posey and Ronnie Williams, Jr.
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