Allen Parish students visit Cenla campus to learn about healthcare careers

Northwestern State University hosted about 100 Allen Parish high schoolers at the university’s Cenla campus in Alexandria Friday for the first of the spring semester’s Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) event.

Recruiting receptions target potential Northwestern students

Northwestern State University has intensified recruitment efforts beyond the Natchitoches borders. NSU Recruiting toured Louisiana holding receptions for prospective students.

Go early for best selections at Soil and Water Conservation District 2-day plant sale

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale on March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. NO pre-sale orders this year!!! Sale will be located on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Williams Ave. in downtown Natchitoches.

2025 Mystic Krewe de Saint Denis King and Queen

The Mystic Krewe de St. Denis recently announced the King and Queen for the 47th Tableau & Ball. The theme of this year’s festivities is Fins & Fantasies. Reigning as King will be Dr. Christopher Scott Godfrey and as Queen will be Miss Gabrielle Virginia Godfrey.

Mystic Krewe de Saint Denis announces Captain and Belle of the Ball

The Mystic Krewe de Saint Denis recently named the Captain and Belle for the 47th Tableau & Ball. The theme for this year’s presentation is Fins & Fantasies. Serving as Captain of the Ball will be Roger Murray Cunningham and serving as Belle of the Ball will be Samantha Palache Thomas.

2025 Mystic Krewe de St. Denis Knights of Mardi Gras Ball

The Mystic Krewe de St. Denis will present Knights during the 47th Tableau & Ball.Colton Bedford Cross is the son of Krewe Member and Mrs. William Dustin Cross. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wayne Bedford and Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Cross. Colton graduated from St.

Musicians serenade Lesche members at February meeting

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the First Presbyterian Church.The meeting was beautifully themed for Valentines Day with a charming table adorned with lovely decorations that set the perfect ambiance for an enjoyable evening.

Endowed scholarship will honor longtime SID at Northwestern

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Foundation has established the Doug Ireland Endowed Scholarship honoring him for his contributions to NSU.Created by Robert “Skeeter” Salim in the amount of $100,000, this privately funded scholarship aims to help relieve students of financial stress.

Rotary News

On Jan. 28, Rotarian with the Program Josh Manuel introduced the Director of Program and Events for Leadership Natchitoches through the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, Dustin Dauzat, Orhan McMillian, and NSU’s Trinity Sanders.

Alliance Gift

Alliance Compressors donated $1,500 to Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) in support of their fundraiser, The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. FAUNA is an organization dedicated to the care, welfare, and rescue of homeless and neglected animals in Natchitoches Parish.