Crimestoppers

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers: You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388.

NSU alumna Virginia Burkett earns Maddox Prize for Standing Up for Science

Dr. Virginia Burkett of Many was awarded the 2025 John Maddox Prize, an annual award established by Sense about Science, an international organization that promotes the public interest and sound science evidence, and the scientific journal “Nature.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

As we near the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your dedication to our students and to the continued progress of Northwestern State University.

NSU educator major will serve as state Educators Rising president

Shae’Aunna Johnson of Many has been selected as state president of the Louisiana Association of Future Educators (LAFE) and Educators Rising Louisiana for the 202526 academic year.Johnson is a freshman at Northwestern State University majoring in early childhood education grades PreK3.

Phi Beta Delta inducts new members

Northwestern State University’s Eta Mu chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the honor society for international scholars, hosted a fall induction program Nov. 16.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Parish Council votes to get cyber security and support

Parish Government is moving forward with a much more secure and comprehensive technical support system.

Natchitoches Parish School Board 2025 Principal and Students of the Year

Local contestants take titles at Miss Louisiana Volunteer

Jesse Foshee of Provencal won the title of Miss Louisiana Volunteer at the organization’s annual pageant in Minden.Foshee, an elementary education major at Northwestern State University, won the evening wear award and the Crystal Pierce Academic Scholarship Award.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s here but it just doesn’t sound right.JT’s talking about the 99th year of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. The “dress rehearsal” prior to the December 5th actual festival is this weekend.That’s the official opening of the Christmas season in Natchitoches.