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Northwestern State Band Camp

Before most Northwestern State University students return to campus, the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band is already in motion.

The Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches

Members of the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches held their “White Linen Night Membership Appreciation” Aug. 21 at the Lemee House during a garden party. Board President Gina Puls presented appreciation awards to two women for their outstanding service to APHN.

NSU showcases work by local ceramic artist

Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts is hosting a show featuring the work of ceramic artist Gretchen Murchison to honor her induction into NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame.The show will run through Sept. 11 in NSU’s Orville Hanchey Gallery.

The Peggy Martin rose: 20 years after Hurricane Katrina

A quick glance at Peggy Martin’s Gonzales, Louisiana, home, and it’s clear she loves plants. Paintings and prints of flowers line her walls, tablecloths pop with colorful flora, potted plants fill corners and bouquets dot shelves and end tables.

NSU alumna earns top professional honor

With more than three decades of experience in information security, risk management, compliance and auditing, Northwestern State University alumna Mignona Cote has been selected for the 2025 CSO (Chief Security Officer) Hall of Fame, an honor that spotlights security leaders who have significantly...

Plant doctor says southern red oak symptoms are likely not oak wilt

In southern Louisiana and Mississippi, oak trees are a common, beautiful sight in the natural landscape.However, recently, southern red oak trees have been showing concerning symptoms that resemble disease.LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh wants to ensure that homeowners and foresters do not...

Washington Commanders hold Military Appreciation Day

The NFL’s Washington Commanders paused their usual training camp routine Sunday, Aug. 10, to host thousands of service members and their families for a military appreciation day, an invitationonly session at the team’s practice facility that culminated in a jointservice “Salute to Service” boot...

Service members participate in the Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Washington Commanders at OrthoVirginia Training Center

You should try the Shabu Shabu (Japanese Hot Pot)

If your taste buds are ready for a new treat, make plans to dine at Hana Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill at 750 Front St.Chef Jerry Yang has introduced a new specialty dish, Shabu Shabu, or Japanese Hot Pot. It is a combination of meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles/ rice.