La. Guard’s military police awarded War Cross

The Louisiana National Guard’s 39th Military Police Company, 773rd Military Police Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group, held a post deployment awards ceremony at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport on August 3, 2025.

10-digit dialing for 318 area code begins Monday

Ten digit dialing for those in the Louisiana 318 area code begins Monday, Aug. 25. Therefore, all local calls made within the 318 area code must be dialed using 10 digits — area code + the 7-digit telephone number.

Dept. of Education hosts secretary in Baton Rouge

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured an East Baton Rouge school Monday, joining teachers, state Department of Education officials, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, both of Louisiana.“Look at the results Louisiana has already had.

Symphony Orchestra season promises musical treats for everyone

In the words of Douglas Bakenhus, music director and conductor of the Natchitoches Northwestern Symphony, “It’s a great pleasure to welcome you to the 2025-2026 Natchitoches- Northwestern Symphony season.

‘Get pulled over and arrested’ theme for Labor Day campaign

Drunk drivers can add “get pulled over and arrested” to the list of bad things that can happen when you drink and drive, during the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day campaign.The campaign through Sept.

JUST TALKIN’

Here’s some depressing news… As of Monday you will have to dial the area code with all phone calls you make. That’s because we were running out of numbers with the 318 prefix.

Vance, Hegseth visit, thank troops in downtown D.C.

Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined dozens of National Guardsmen for lunch at a Union Station burger eatery in downtown Washington today, where the senior executive branch leaders thanked the troops for their efforts to increase safety throughout the city.

Northwestern State mourns passing of distinguished alumnae and public servant

Northwestern State University mourns the passing of former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Reece Salter, a distinguished alumnus and member of the Long Purple Line, NSU’s alumni hall of distinction.

Northwestern State

As we wrap up oncall week and celebrate the return of our students to campus, we look toward the start of a new academic year with great anticipation.

Faculty/Staff Appreciation highlights Aug. 28 season

Northwestern State’s football season opener on Aug. 28 will be the Demons’ annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day with special offers available to all current university faculty and staff members.All faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets for the 7 p.m.