A Message From President James T. Genovese

I am pleased to share highlights from a week that reflects the strength of our university, the dedication of our people, and the pride we all share in Northwestern State University.

Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival Royalty

Photos courtesy of Jaci Crouch Photography

Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival Royalty

History of the meat pie

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNSU/Natchitoches Art Guild Show at Orville Hatchery Galley thru Oct. 7. Galley on Northwestern campus is open Monday Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. -noon.FAUNA bath the dogs day is Oct. 11 at Tractor Supply from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Symphony Concert will be world premier for Polish composer

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will open its 60th with a concert titled “Adoration of Mother Nature and the Ascending Strength of the Earth” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

LSMSA students Merit semifinalists

Three students from Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches were chosen alongside 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists as part of the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Parish Council gets list of roads needing work

As usual, road maintenance dominated the discussion at the Parish Council meeting Monday.Parish President John Salter compiled a list of roads he has targeted for maintenance.There was also a lengthy discussion about whether the highway department can work on roads in parish municipalities.

JUST TALKIN’

The efficiency, speed and unity of all the law enforcement agencies in Utah investigating the murder there was truly impressive.It was not a fluke or luck they made an arrest. It was really good, detailed police work.

Puppy Love!

NSU women’s soccer players were among the numerous volunteers who showed up Saturday at Tractor Supply for the FAUNA Dog Wash & Nail Clip Day to wash pups for a good cause.