A holiday spectacle like no other

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 37th Annual Christmas Gala on Dec. 3-4 at 7 p.m. and Dec 5 at 7 and 9 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Tickets are $15.

Meet your neighbor: Zoey Fitts

For as long as she can remember, Zoey Fitts has called the tiny town of Verda, Louisiana home.Growing up surrounded by her close-knit family, she learned early on the value of community, support, and staying grounded in the place that shaped her.

JAG

Across the nation, thousands of young people face tremendous barriers to thriving in school and in life. JAG partners with companies, industries, foundations, and public agencies that share a commitment to preparing young people for success.

AgCenter unlocks secrets beneath the soil for sweet potato yields

A dedicated group of researchers are behind the sweet potato casserole that will grace many Louisiana tables on Thanksgiving.

LSU Collaboration brings cost-saving drone technology to Louisiana farmers

Agriculture is a $13 billion piece of the Louisiana economy. A new collaboration between LSU of Alexandria, the LSU AgCenter, and local Louisiana business Guardian Aerial is bringing precision agriculture to life, giving Louisiana farmers a new tool to add to their toolboxes.

Meet your neighbor: Dr. Nick Taylor

Natchitoches starts nearly 600 miles away, along the Texas–Mexico border in McAllen, Texas.

NSU faculty are Cenla Boardbuilders graduates

Two members of the Northwestern State faculty completed the Cenla Boardbuilders program, which offers governance training for individuals looking to take their volunteering to the next level. Dr.

Book enthusiasts sip, nosh as Shreveport author discusses her latest thriller set in Natchitoches

Ever since The Natchitoches Picnic Company relocated to its new, larger space on Front Street, Owner Laurie Berry and Book Reviewer Marné Deranger have been brainstorming ways to expand our bookish community here in Natchitoches. They started two book clubs —10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Educator offers classroom management strategies at book signing

The Natchitoches Parish Library will host Dr. Monte’ L. Demars, known as the “Dean of Discipline” for his skillful classroom leadership, for a book signing of his latest release “The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management” on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Lesche Club---friendship, learning, tradition and a shared joy

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met Nov. 3 and what a delightful gathering it was.