School board names students and principal of the year

Magnet School Principal chosen

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is proud to announce Mr. Antavious Roberson, Principal of Natchitoches Magnet School, as the 2025 NPSB Principal of the Year.Roberson stepped into the principalship at Natchitoches Magnet in 2024 and has quickly demonstrated exceptional leadership.

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Panel interviews and selects finalists

After submitting detailed portfolios showcasing their academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement, and completing an interview process, finalists gathered for the 2025–2026 Student of the Year competition held on Nov. 12.

Juvenile arrested for residential burglary that occurred in Derry last month

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives have arrested a juvenile in connection with a residential burglary in Derry, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.During the morning of Oct.

NPSO Impact Unit marks 100th arrest in ongoing Crime-Fighting Initiative

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Impact Unit recently made four arrests during an operation that resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright. This brings the unit’s arrests to 100.

2 in custody following vehicle pursuit through multiple parishes

Two suspects were taken into custody by DeSoto Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies following a vehicle pursuit that began in Natchitoches Parish and ended in DeSoto Parish on Sunday evening, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office.The incident began shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 16.

Crimestoppers

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers: You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388.

NSU alumna Virginia Burkett earns Maddox Prize for Standing Up for Science

Dr. Virginia Burkett of Many was awarded the 2025 John Maddox Prize, an annual award established by Sense about Science, an international organization that promotes the public interest and sound science evidence, and the scientific journal “Nature.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

As we near the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your dedication to our students and to the continued progress of Northwestern State University.