Arkansas man dies in wreck on Hwy. 173

Arkansas man was killed in Natchitoches Parish crash. On Jan. 14, at 11 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on LA Highway 174.The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Patrick T. Funderburk of Conway, AR.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests

Jan. 8-18 1. Jordan Bennett, 32 (wf), arrested for DWI fist offense, driving on roadway laned for traffic 2. Myron Jones, 54 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 3. Chester Taylor, 45 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 4. Donnie Blake, 51 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 5. Cameron Lewis.

NSU announces Honor List (3.0 and 3.49) students for fall semester

Northwestern State University announces the names of Honor List students for the Fall 2025 semester. Students on the Honor List must be enrolled fulltime at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

Two locals named to La. Travel Association board

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) installed a group of tourism industry leaders as new officers for its executive committee and board of directors after the completion of the associmtion’s annual Meeting at City Club in River Ranch.

Convention and Visitors Bureau personnel are academy graduates

Paige Alost, director of the Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Meshelle Morgan, operations manager, celebrated their graduation from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the Louisiana Tourism Association’s annual meeting in Lafayette Jan. 22.

‘Becoming Thurgood’ screening, discussion next month as part of Black History Month

Northwestern State University will host a documentary screening and panel discussion on “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect” as part of Black History Month.

Northwestern State

The spring semester is now in full swing, and it has been energizing to see our campuses active with students, faculty, and staff. As we move forward, I hope you and your families are staying safe and warm amid the winter weather.

Pianist Sergei Kvitko to present concert Jan. 30 at NSU’s Magale Hall

Pianist Sergei Kvitko will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free. A livestream will be available at www.nsu.la/CAPA-LIVE.

Mark Your Calendars! January

Jan. 29Parish Council meeting at 4 p.m. --- Jan. 30Natchitoches March for Life, hosted by St. Mary’s Catholic School, the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the Women ╒ s Resource Center beginning at the Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m., with the March for Life beginning at 1 p.m.

Now’s a good time to plant blueberries, follow these steps for success

In Louisiana, fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries.While these plants won’t bear their delicious fruit for a few more months, it’s best to get them in the ground (or containers!) while the weather is cool.