Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Jan. 11-17 at Northwestern State University. Through Jan. 11— Registration for Spring 2026 semester available at NSU Connect Jan. 12 – First day of Spring 2026 classes Jan. 12-21 – Late Registration for Spring 2026 semester Jan. 12 – Men’s basketball vs.

Be a STEM student for a day at NSU

High school juniors and seniors are invited to live the life of a STEM major for a day at Northwestern State University as the School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hosts No-Side STEM Day on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Citizen assists NPSO in capture of burglary suspect near Cypress

A private citizen assisted Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies in the arrest of a burglary suspect near Cypress on Tuesday evening, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Jan. 6 around 8:15 p.m.

Natchitoches Police announce arrests for Dec. 14-27, 2025

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested the following individuals over the past two weeks: * Verterrius Johnson – Remaining * Tony McCoy – Simple Possession of Marijuana * David Dixon – Enclosure Requirements and Unlawful Ownership of a Dangerous Dog * Corey Thomas – Criminal Damage to...

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests for Dec. 18-22, 2025

1. James Adams, 35 (wm), arrested for 3 counts of failure to appear, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, obstruction of justice – evidence tampering2. Kenny Bynog, 42 (wm), arrested for possession of schedule II3. Austin Smith, 22 (bm), arrested for theft4.

NSU Middle Lab student is finalist in state contest

The Louisiana Department of Education has announce the 2026 Students of the Year Regional Honorees. Natchitoches Parish eighth grader Khloe Morgan Kaufman of NSU Middle Lab made the list.

City receives Safe Streets for All grant award

The City of Natchitoches has been awarded a $5.7 Million Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Attorney General gets $477,943 to fight crimes against children

United States Attorney Kurt L.

JUST TALKIN’

JT doesn’t know how popular they’ll be…but one of the coins created to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary began circulating Monday.The Mayflower Compact Quarter is the first of five new Quarter Dollar designs for 2026.

Year-in-Review takes a look at events that shaped 2025

AprilFour proposed constitutional amendments lose in Natchitoches Parish as well as on State level.Natchitoches Central student Gabrielle Essex named Louisiana Young Hero by La. Public Broadcasting. Because of her extensive community service.Ryan LaCaze and Brooklyn Townson and are St.