NSU seeking donations for students for Business Boutique clothes

Northwestern State University’s School of Business is seeking donations of new and gently used professional clothing for students interviewing for their first professional jobs and/or internships.

Still time to register for kids’ painting class at Northwestern

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer Pick Up Your Brush painting classes on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall.

LSMSA presents Outstanding School Support employee award

Each year, the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts recognizes one staff member whose service exemplifies dedication, compassion and an unwavering commitment to students and the school community with the Outstanding School Support Employee Award.This year’s recipient, Coordinator of...

City responding to water line break; boil advisory issued

The City of Natchitoches is currently responding to a water line break near Grand Ecore Road that has resulted in a temporary water outage affecting customers in the following areas: * Highway 175 * Grand Ecore Road * Maryland Road * Hargis Road * Brickyard Road * Village of Clarence * St Savior...

Parish residents 60+ invited to join HEAL wellness program

Natchitoches Parish residents age 60 and older are encouraged to get involved with a new wellness initiative presented by Northwestern State University’s School of Kinesiology in partnership with the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging.The project is funded by a Healthy Eating, Active Living...

City putting grant to work

The City of Natchitoches is putting recently awarded Clearance and Demolition Grant funding to work. The grant provides l resources to remove structures that have deteriorated beyond repair and may pose safety, health, environmental, or neighborhood concerns.

Touline will close Tuesday

The City of Natchitoches announces the upcoming closure of Touline Street at its intersection with Second Street, as part of the ongoing project to replace the existing deteriorated concrete pavement on Second Street.This closure, which is necessary for tying in the new concrete pavement to the...

Free patriotic concert will open symphony season

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present six concerts and be part of the annual Christmas Gala during its 61st season, which begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Dr. Douglas Bakenhus is the musical director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra.

JUST TALKIN’

A lot of events have been going on lately with the start of school, football and after school activities…it’s time for a long weekend. A threeday weekend is just a few days ahead…Labor Day. It’s designated as the first Monday in September to honor the achievements and contributions of the workers.

Air Force Band of the West Concert