‘The American Revolution’ is 6-part documentary by Ken Burns on PBS

As celebrations begin to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the 190,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are poised to share their personal connections to Revolutionary War Patriots.

College of Business and Technology at Northwestern names new dean

Dr. W. Scott Wysong IV has been appointed dean of the College of Business and Technology at Northwestern State University effective Jan. 5, 2026, pending approval of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel.

Heavy damage but no injuries at fire

The City of Natchitoches Fire Department was dispatched to 816 Whitfield for a reported structure fire during the early morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 7. Fire Engines and crews from Central Fire Station and Station 2 were dispatched to the scene.

Northwestern State

LSU NCBRT Emergency Preparedness Workshop SeriesThis past week, Northwestern was proud to serve as a host site for the Louisiana Higher Education Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series, presented by the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) / Academy of Counter-Terrorist...

NSU launches enhanced Remote Pilot Certification Prep Course in Winnfield

Northwestern State University will offer an updated in-person Remote Pilot Certification Preparatory Course, delivered by the university’s ARGO (Advanced Remote & Geospatial Operations) team.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

JUST TALKIN’

This has not been a good week for the city.First there was word that a lawsuit has been filed against the city over the shooting in July at a Keyser Avenue restaurant in the early morning hours.

Mayor says inquiry is ‘routine, common’ around the state

Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. issued the following response via his social media accounts Monday night regarding a report published Monday morning in an online publication about a state investigation into city officials with subpoenas issued.

Community College taps woman with local ties to be vice chancellor

Baton Rouge Community College has named Renita Ward Williams as its Vice Chancellor of Institutional Affairs and Strategic Planning.

Former Natchitoches resident serving Baton Rouge government for 30 years

The Mayors Advisory Council on Veteran Affairs (MACVA) hosted its 5th annual Veterans Day breakfast on Nov 7.One hundred thirty-five people signed up for this event to honor all veterans.Ulisa Ward Hookfin was one of the many volunteers that assisted in this important event.