APHN Children’s Tour teaches history to 3rd graders

The Association for the Preservation of Historical Natchitoches held its 27th annual third grade children’s tour Sept. 23-27in the downtown historic area.

Crows on the Cane Winners

Crows on the Cane Winners

2024 Homecoming Honor Court

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2024 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar on Saturday, Oct. 26.

College to Cradle service project

Northwestern State University’s School of Education Director Dr.

Demon on Fire

Emma Cockrum began her college career under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that experience encouraged her and her classmates to be resilient in the face of obstacles.

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. Ticket are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas. com Dark Woods Haunted Attraction open Friday and Saturday through Oct.

Ag Labor Survey being conducted to establish need for seasonal workers

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. More than 300 Louisiana farmers and ranchers will be asked to participate in the survey online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail.

Natchitoches native honored for transformative sales & marketing leadership

Richard Davis, a top-rated Sales and Marketing Consultant recognized among the top 3% globally on Upwork, has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who for his exemplary contributions to the field of Sales and Marketing leadership.

Professor establishes scholarship for NSU students who exhibit grit

Dr. Susan Thorson-Barnett has grit and she is passing it along to others. “I am positive. I have hope. I work at eliminating ‘stinkin’ thinkin.’ I run marathons. What do these words have in common?

Lakeview Honor Roll Jr. and Sr. High

Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School announces the names of students who made the honor roll for the first nine weeks.