Native American crafts celebrated in Natchitoches event

Native American material culture artists shared their traditional knowledge with attendees at a free interactive crafts workshop on July 12 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches.

P.E.O. Chapter BG awards scholarship

Northwestern State University student Faith Matthews of Campti was awarded a P.E.O. Project for Continuing Education grant through Louisiana P.E.O. Chapter BG. Matthews is a non-traditional student who returned to Northwestern to become a teacher.

La. Guard Transportation Company deploys overseas

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Attachment The LouisianaNational Guard’s 1084th Transportation Company bid farewell to family and friends during a deployment ceremony held at East St. John High School in LaPlace, July 5.

NCHS class of 1975 and 1985 reunion set

The NCHS- Natchitoches Class of 1975 Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 19 -20.. Any member of NCHS Class of 1975 interested in attending can contact Nancy Drawhorn -Jones, Chair, chair, at 318/228-0580, Albert Middleton, cochair at 214/364-6740, or Martha Dalme, recording treasurer at 318/652-4136.

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12 chefs face off for the Great American Seafood Cook-off

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board will welcome 12 chefs from around the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition. The 2025 Great American Seafood Cook-Off will be held at the Ernest N.

Deer eating your plants? Try these strategies

When you gaze upon your garden, you might see many things. Perhaps you delight in the bright colors of your flowers, the lush foliage of other plants. Maybe your eye is drawn to the delicate butterflies and buzzing bees that come to visit.Deer, on the other hand, see a garden differently.

Marine, NFL Rookie Rayuan Lane visits Pentagon, meets Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lofted a football to the young officer and recent NFL draftee on the Pentagon steps, a first for the secretary at the iconic building.

Pick Up Your Brush painting classes

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education offers a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 10 and 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.

Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will soon take flight

The 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 19 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.