Rotarian with the Program Billy Clemons welcomed the outreach representative from the Louisiana Department of Justice Attorney General’s office Courtney Mounce to the March 3 Rotary luncheon

NSU program helping provide caps and gowns for graduates

Since 2021, Northwestern State University’s Gowns for Grads program has provided caps and gowns to students unable to purchase graduation regalia to wear on graduation day. Dr.

NPSO awards ‘Excellence of the Quarter’ for exemplary performance

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized two deputies with the “Excellence of the Quarter” Awards on Thursday, March 12, during a ceremony held at the NPSO Human Resources Office.

St. Mary’s expands early childhood offerings with Little Saints program

As enrollment begins for the 2026–2027 school year, St.

Hop on over to Melrose on the Cane for family Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Hop on over to Melrose on the Cane Plantation for the Easter Egg-Stravaganza! The annual event takes place Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event, designed for the entire family, will feature a pancake breakfast from 10-11 a.m.

High pressure causes temps to dip

Arctic high pressure bearing 1028 millibars was centered Tuesday morning over north Louisiana including Natchitoches Parish. This Arctic high pressure caused a 28-degree record low temperature for the City. This value replaces 28 degrees set on March 17, 1923, or 103 years ago.

Area LDWF agent completes FBI National Academy

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agent graduated from the 297th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 18.LDWF Capt.

Mark Your Calendars! March

OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Natchitoches BPCC campus hosts openhouse next week

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will celebrate Community College Week March 23–27 with a series of events designed to connect current and prospective students with educational and career opportunities across its campuses.

NSU Middle Lab Youth Volunteer Corps. delivers care bags to cancer patients

NSU Middle Lab Youth Volunteer Corps members recently delivered care bags they created for patients at the NRMC Cancer Center. Students worked together to collect items, assemble the bags, and include messages of encouragement for those going through treatment.