Peace, Love and Special Olympics! NSU hosts Red River Area Games

  • Area athletes opened the Special Olympics Red River Games with the traditional torch run.
    Area athletes opened the Special Olympics Red River Games with the traditional torch run.
  • Athletes bolted from the starting line of the 100 meter run Tuesday during the Special Olympics Louisiana Red River Area Games.
    Athletes bolted from the starting line of the 100 meter run Tuesday during the Special Olympics Louisiana Red River Area Games.

    A parade of athletes with the hearts of champions competed in Special Olympics Louisiana Red River Area Games March 18. Athletes, coaches and supporters from East Natchitoches Elementary, Fairview Alpha, Goldonna, Lakeview, Marthaville, Natchitoches Central, NSU Middle Lab, Provencal, Weaver Elementary, Cenla, Red River, Castor and Natchitoches ARC took part in track and field contests, arts and c…