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Just Released: Folksy tale based on true Sabine court case of 1896

A new book, The Stranger Who Called Himself God, has been released by Robert Gentry of Many, a journalist for more than 60 years. He was publisher of The Sabine Index for more than 45 years and also worked as a reporter for The Natchitoches Times during his time as a college student at Northwestern.

Oh that headband!

Overall, the look was effortless chic with a twist of color.A white Twin Sister dress that fit Gabby Godfrey like a glove. It was the first photo shoot created by the then 17-year-old aspiring model from Natchitoches, La.

Marker identifies only Native American school in parish

The troops rode out with eight tribal children and their chief. The chief, riddled with anger, was restrained and taken to jail, where he remained for several weeks. The government never returned the children to their families.

NSU Music Academy accepting students for fall semester

The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2024 semester.The academy is under the direction of Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang.It offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults.

Joe Suchanek of Fields wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round.