Northwestern State

– Here is a look at the week of Aug. 16-22 at Northwestern State University.Aug. 16 – Registration for fall semester available at vic.nsula.edu Aug. 16 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m. Aug. 17 – Start of fall semester Aug. 17-25 – Late registration for fall semester Aug.

Hunters for the Hungry Day is Aug. 22 at Council on Aging

Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana is back again on Aug. 23 asking Louisiana to make more room in their freezer for the upcoming hunting season. They’re welcoming all perishable donations to one of the drop-off locations throughout the state for the annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day on Aug.

If you’re going to Shreveport, be aware of lane closures

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following lane closures have been scheduled for I49 southbound at the Pierremont Road/Hollywood Avenue interchange (Exit 203) in Shreveport:•Tuesday, Aug.

Work progressing on Second Street; will be done before Car Show in Oct.

Traffic may soon be running again on Second Street in front of the Central Fire Station but the work will finished by the Natchitoches Car Show .At the City Council meeting Monday, City Engineer Nick Verret said he was anticipating opening the north lane until unstable soil was discovered.

Cane River Waterway Commission posts agenda for Aug. 18 meeting

The Cane River Waterway Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at 1483 Hwy. 119 in Natchez, Louisiana.The commission, pursuant to RS 42:14/42:19A, will allow a public comment period prior to action on an agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

Northwestern and Krewe of 9 plan science, technology camp

Northwestern State Stem Center is collaborating with Krewe of the 9 for the inaugural Science and Technology Camp Saturday, Aug. 15 in Fournet Hall at 315 Caspari St. on the NSU campus.•Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.•Camp will end at 12:30 p.m.•For information call: (318)349-4228 or (318)332-8254

Mark Your Calendars! August

Complimentary 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 318/3565555 for more information and to book group tours.

LSU AgCenter will offer beginning beekeeping at Library in four sessions

Learn the fundamentals of successful beekeeping at the upcoming Beginning Beekeeping series hosted by LSU AgCenter.The first meeting takes place Monday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Natchitoches Parish Library.The four- part series is designed for beginners, with no prior experience required.