Schools, organizations will honor veterans with programs, luncheon

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) will host a public ceremony honoring Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Debutantes to be Presented

Twelve young ladies will compete for the title of Miss AKA Debutante and the honor of being selected as a member of the royal court. The Debutante Presentation will be Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. on the campus of Northwestern State University at Magale Recital Hall.

Two-decade collaboration results in exhibit about exploration of the Cane River Creole culture

The Cane River National Heritage Area and University College London (UCL) announces the upcoming opening of the highly anticipated exhibition Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770–1830, presented for the first time at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Christmas Festival is Nov. 23 - Jan. 6 with parade Dec. 7. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Tickets are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas.

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Lakeview Homecoming Court 2024

Senior Sweatheart Kelsey Cameron and Queen Tiberlyn Washingon

St. Mary’s Catholic School Homecoming Queen Georgia Kate Philen

Miss Georgia Kate Philen was crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen for St. Mary’s Catholic School at the Varsity Football game last Friday evening. Georgia Kate is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie and Lacey Philen of Natchitoches.

At Rose Parade, Louisiana will roll float with Mardi Gras alligator, Cajun dance hall

For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana will parade across the national and international stages in the Tournament of RosesParade in Pasadena, California. The 2025 parade theme is “Best Day Ever!

Hostesses set bountiful spread, Dr. Granger talks about election history, American Pi entertains

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, at First Presbyterian Church on Bienville Street.The members and guests were greeted by the hostesses for the evening: Sue Keller, Barbara Gillis and Adele Scott.

Mr. and Miss Northwestern State

Hannah Davis and Terrell Woodard, Jr. had different high school experiences. Woodard was heavily involved in high school organizations while Davis kept to herself. But both are very engaged in student activities at Northwestern State University.