High school and college creative writers can submit work for ‘Nana’s Icebox”

Louisiana creative writers in high school and college are invited to submit work to be included in “Nana’s Icebox,” a single-issue art and literary magazine created by students in a senior level English class at Northwestern State University.

‘Champions of Child Welfare’ is Oct. 3 at NSU

Northwestern State University Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program will host “Champions of Child Welfare: A Homecoming,” dedicated on learning, building connections and honoring the vital work of child welfare professionals. The symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct.

Classic Car Show

The Natchitoches Historic District Business Association and the City will host the 2025 Classic Car Show downtown Friday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 4. Hundreds of people are expected to crowd the downtown riverbank and Front Street to see the vintage vehicles. Organizers expect some 500 entries.

Painting class begins today, Thursday

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class Oct. 2 and 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.

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As we approach the midpoint of the fall semester, I am grateful for the energy and commitment you bring to our campus each day.

Blue Key will dedicate room to former dean at homecoming

Northwestern State University will hold a dedication ceremony for the Dean Leonard O. Nichols Blue Key Honor Society Room, located in Student Union Room 221. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

Horn concert is Thursday at NSU

Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Horn Dr. Alexis Sczepanik will present a recital on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at http://www.nsu.la/CA PA-LIVE.

NPSO Sheriff’s office makes 35 arrests during Sept. 15-24

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests Sept. 15-24 1. Michael Kerry, 60 (wm), arrested for 3 counts of criminal trespass 2. David Lindsey, 44 (wm), arrested for possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia, windshield obscuring view 3.

NPD Street Sales Disruption Unit arrests man for alleged drug sales

The Natchitoches Police Department Street Sales Disruption Unit (SDU) has arrested Yupremina Washington, 49, of Natchitoches. On Sept 24, around 8a.m., agents with the SDU executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Genti Street.

Crime Stoppers has 2 ways to report anonymous tips

You can report a tip anonymously to Natchitoches Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $3,000 for the arrest of an offender.