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NSU has largest freshman class in last 4 years

Northwestern State University reported Fall 2025 enrollment at 8,402 students, highlighting steady progress in student engagement and academic quality. The university welcomed its largest freshman class in four years, a record number of transfer students, and full capacity in campus housing.

Wiley’s Weather

Meteorological summer months are June, July and August. For Natchitoches, for meteorological summer, climate values are the following: NormalMonth High High Low Precipitation June 92.0 89.6 72.1 4.05 July 95.5 92.8 75.0 4.14 August 93.9 92.8 73.0 3.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s that time of year (Tailgating) where a lot of smoking and grilling is going on. Fortunately, we here in Louisiana give our grilling a little “Cajun kick”. JT is also seeing more and more people who develop their own seasonings.Heck…even the store shelves have a wide variety of spices.

Get involved with FAUNA now

The new pet adoption and welfare center will open in late 2026, but you don’t have to wait to make a difference.

NCHS class of 1975 plans reunion

The NCHS- Natchitoches Class of 1975 Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 19 -20.. Any member of NCHS Class of 1975 interested in attending can contact Nancy Drawhorn Jones, Chair, chair, at 318/228-0580, Albert Middleton, co-chair at 214/364-6740, or Martha Dalme, recording treasurer at 318/652-4136.

NPSO Arrests

Aug. 28-31 1. Lon Singletary, 63 (wm), arrested for fugitive from other jurisdiction2. Dontavious Waldrup, 26 (bm), arrested for DWI 1st offense, driving on roadway laned for traffic3. Bryan King, 37 (bm), arrested for theft, criminal trespass4.