Shopping, food vendors beer and wine tastings will be at Tapped Tober

Enjoy a full day of family fun on the historic Natchitoches Riverbank. With street shopping on Front St., food vendors, beer and wine tastings, live music, kids activities, and more at Tappedtober.

Classic Car Show

A total of 458 jalopies cruised into Natchitoches last weekend for the annual automobile exhibit

From small town to global impact NSU alum Kip Patrick keeps paying it forward

Far from his roots in Converse, Kip Patrick is a world traveler who’s written or been quoted for Wired, National Geographic, CNN and Men’s Journal, among others.

NSU Homecoming Parade

Photos by Dakota Thomas Northwestern State University

Race, live music, good food and more activities planned at Cane River Festival

St. Augustine Catholic Church’s Creole & Family Festival is at St. Augustine Catholic Church Oct. 1012 to celebrate more than 200 years of Creole culture, cuisine, faith, family and friends. There is free entry and family friendly activities.

71st annual APHN Fall Tour of Homes

Enjoy an enchanting evening as you explore* Laureate House (225 Poete Street): Built in 1840, this European-style townhouse features a wide central hall, separate room entrances, and a beautiful garden.* Cunningham Cottage (305 Poete Street): The Tudor revival (Norman) cottage is decorated with a...

Hurricane Lilies are Southern garden heirlooms

Have you noticed some red flowers popping up, seemingly out of nowhere, lately? Chances are you have been graced by the presence of hurricane lilies.These flowers tend to show up in August and September — peak hurricane season in Louisiana, hence their name.

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Society Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Season!

In 1966, the symphony society was formed as a college/community collaboration to promote music and the arts in the Natchitoches community. It has grown from to just a few scholarships in the early years to over 29 students receiving symphony society scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.

Northwestern State announces 2025 Homecoming Honor Court

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2025 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body.

Robeline Heritage Festival

Friday, Oct. 45:30 p.m. Free Hot Dogs Hay Ride Children’s Activities 7 p.m. Willie Stewart Family & FriendsSaturday, Oct. 58 a.m. Donuts & Coffee 10 a.m. Children’s Parade Scavenger Hunt Cornhole Tournament 11:30 a.m. Queen’s Tea1 p.m. Parade Line Up 2 p.m. Parade 3:30 p.m. Announcements 4:30 p.m....