NSU names choral Rehearsal Room at NSU in honor of Dr. Burt Allen

Northwestern State University has named its Choral Rehearsal Room the “Dr. Burt Allen Choral Rehearsal Room.” The designation honors Allen, who served as director of choral activities and professor of music at NSU for 32 years. Allen was named to the CAPA Hall of Fame in 2019.

Professors Emeritus

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra recognized Dr. Burt Allen, left, and Dr. Dennette McDermott, who recently received the title of professor emeritus in honor of their distinguished professional contributions as members of the Northwestern State University faculty.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of March 23-29 at Northwestern State University.March 23-29 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect March 24-30 – Spring break. Administrative offices will be open. March 25 – Baseball vs. Centenary, Brown-Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

Entities release request for proposals for downtown seawall construction

Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA), in partnership with the Cane River Waterway Commission and the City of Natchitoches, is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Downtown Seawall Construction and Riverbank Stabilization Project along Williams Avenue in...

Rural Transportation program cuts trips outside the City as it awaits federal funding

The Executive Director of the Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) Matt Johns gave an update on the commission’s public transportation that has been operating in the City and Parish at the Parish Council meeting Monday.

Melrose hosting Easter Egg-Stravaganza

The Melrose Easter Egg-Stravaganza breakfast with the Easter Bunny is sure to be hopping Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per person with ages 2 and under free.

Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit on Ballot Amendment 2

The Louisiana Supreme Court dismissed the frivolous lawsuit against Constitutional Amendment 2 on March 18..In dismissing the case, the Supreme Court said,?

AG Murrill statement on the execution of Jessie Hoffman

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement tonight after the execution of Jessie Hoffman at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola: “Louisiana has successfully used nitrogen hypoxia to carry out the execution of Jessie Hoffman.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Philippians 3:1314 Sunday. After reading the scripture he said we must leave the past behind and look forward to God. He said that we are running a race to God. Jesus must be the center of our attention. Read Hebrew 12:1215. Stay focused on God.

Board meetings

Instead of the summer day smoothly melding morning and afternoon from TV to outside activities, an abrupt change would occur in the schedule for my sister and me.A game changer, if you will. Mom kept our board games in the hallway closet.