Butte Tribe Fall Gathering

The Butte Tribe of Bayou Bourbeaux met on Saturday, Sept. 14, for their 2024 Annual Fall Gathering. The event was held at the Pace Community Center on Highway 1226 in Natchitoches Parish.

Tickets are on sale for Northwestern Christmas Gala

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 36th Annual Christmas Gala on December 4-5 at 7 p.m. and December 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Tickets are $15.

Louisiana’s math efforts spotlighted in new national report

Louisiana is a national model for how states can help students improve in math. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released a math report last week that provides a series of actions state education leaders can take to improve student outcomes.

Great American Smokeout will be in November

Louisiana Healthcare Connections is proud to support the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout Nov. 21.

Louisiana is No. 62 on list of ‘Most Pristine Streets’ because of its character

Louisiana’s Most Pristine Street Belongs to Breaux Bridge, Finds Survey of Travelers.Natchitoches was No. 62 on a list of “Louisiana’s Most Pristine Streetss.”America is full of well-known streets that are rich in character but are perhaps a bit on the rougher side.

Daughters of the American Revolution Cane River Chapter

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a patriot of the American Revolutionary War.

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.

Registration is open for the 5th Annual Light the Way 5k & Fun Run!

Light the Way 5k and Fun Run is back for year five! This night-time race is entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights and has become a favorite annual 5k of both locals and visitors.

Nominations open for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman awards

Nominations for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Young Woman Awards are open now through Friday, November 22, 2024.

Nursing facility employees participate in Shreveport Walk to End Alzheimers

A skilled nursing facility, Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, employees were participants of the 2024 Walk to end Alzheimer’s event in Shreveport on Oct. 26.