Thurgood Marshall documentary gives NSU students legal perspective on civil rights

A documentary screening of the life of Thurgood Marshall led to discussion about how the U.S Constitution is interpreted, impactful statutes that the public should be aware of and the role that courage plays in practicing law.

Louisiana Retired Teachers meeting in Natchitoches

District 8 of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association will hold its spring District meeting on March 12 at United Methodist Church located at 411 Second St.District 8 of LRTA includes Desoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Winn parishes.

Natchitoches Central’s

Natchitoches Central’s Lady Chiefs and St. Mary’s Lady Tigers advanced to the second round in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s (LHSAA) playoff with wins Thursday evening.The Lady Chiefs, the #9 seed, defeated Airline of Bossier City, 5249.

Parish Council considering funding for animal welfare

There will be an item authorizing funding for FAUNA on the agenda when the Natchitoches Parish Council meets Monday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Board Room 211 in the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse.

History and technology collide as student repairs ’60s radio

A 60-year-old radio in need of repair created an opportunity for a Northwestern State University student to learn about technology of the past and how it remains relevant today.Dr.

Jazz/R&B festival releases Main Stage lineup

The Board and Committee of the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival have announced their Main Stage lineup for their 29th annual festival which will be held on the downtown Natchitoches river bank on May 1516.The year’s headliner will be Country Music superstar and platinum-selling artist Joe Nichols.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s almost time for the Louisiana Political Hall of fame inductions… and this year it will be in New Orleans because it has a Crescent City connection.The event is on March 28 at the Intercontinental New Orleans.It’s hard to believe they’ve been doing this for 34 years.

Go early for best plant selection

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District (NSWCD) will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale March 11-12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair and Williams avenues in downtown Natchitoches. NO pre-sale orders this year.

Funds for NRMC advanced PET/CT imaging in Congressional Bill

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Project Included in FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill for $4,035,000 to Expand Access to Advanced PET/CT Imaging Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announces that its Cancer Center PET/CT Imaging Project has been included in the...

Several qualify for Village of Natchez offices in Spring Municipal Primary

The Party Primary/ Spring Municipal Primary election is slated for May 16.The only Natchitoches Parish race in the Spring Municipal Primary election is the Village of Natchez with a Mayor, Chief of Police and three Alderman to be elected.