Lifestyle

Onward and upward for NSU fall graduates

Commencement is an important milestone for all students, cause for celebration and often the gateway towards advancing careers or continuing on with further education.

It all started with admiration for great maestros

Jolie González-Masmela will never forget the first time she conducted an orchestra. It made her realize she wanted to be a conductor. González-Masmela is working to make that ambition happen.

Author with local roots shares her story and book

Lakrisha Wilcott Gee is a speaker and author with a passion for empowering youth. She has 10 years of experience working with young people, from Pre-K children to young adults up to 24 years old.

‘ Tis the season for homemade cheese balls

Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball* 8 oz. cream cheese, softened* 1.5 c. mayonnaise* 1.5 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded* 1.5 c. dried cranberries* 1 c. pecan* 4 tbsp. chives * Garlic powder, to taste1.

Fleur de lis craft market

The Natchitoches Events Center was filled with thousands of visitors from near and far for the 20th annual Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market to peruse 115 booths filled with handcrafted items and food items.

Silver Rose

Each year from early March to mid-December, eight Siver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico.