Diocese Winners

Congratulations to St Mary’s students on their accomplishments at the Diocese Student of the Year contest.

Kiwanis hears about NSU baseball

Melrose seeking talented artisans

Calling all artisans! The 51st Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival is set for May 3- 4, at historic Melrose on the Cane.Talented vendors who specialize in handcrafted items are invited to join this beloved community tradition.

Go early for best selection at Soil and Water Conservation sale

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale on March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. NO pre-sale orders this year!!! Sale will be located on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Williams Ave. in downtown Natchitoches.

Northwestern Chamber Orchestra concert is Tuesday at Magale Hall

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Chamber Orchestra will present a concert on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free The recital will be live streamed at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream.The Chamber Orchestra is directed by Douglas Bakenhus and Andrej Kurti.

Hospitality and Tourism program selling several varieties of king cakes at NSU

Northwestern State University’s Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism is hosting a Columns Café King Cake Fund Raiser.

Save the date: Saturday, Feb. 22

We invite you to join us!The Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches will host its annual membership luncheon Saturday, Feb. 22 at Mariner’s Lakefront Restaurant, 5948 Hwy. 1 Bypass at 11:30 a.m.The association is celebrating 84 years of Progress, 1941-2025.

Bostick-Bradley Circle uses Valentines for Young at Heart

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was Feb. 5 at the First United Methodist Church.Michael Rorex, the church’s Chancel Choir Director, and Louis Malaver, NSU international student, entertained the gathering with a stirring musical program featuring beloved hymns and show tunes.

Young at Heart celebrates January and February birthdays

NSU volunteers will be at big game in Big Easy this weekend

A group of Northwestern State University students are preparing for the experience of a lifetime as NFL Teammate volunteers at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9.