Dry early fall affecting pecan quality for some producers

Some Louisiana pecan producers could amass a larger pile of rejected nuts because of abnormally dry weather through the late summer and early fall, said Michael Polozola, the LSU AgCenter state fruit and nut specialist.

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Louisiana education ranks fourth nationally in new study

The report is the latest national data indicating Louisiana’s strong academic recovery Louisiana education ranks near the top of another national study.

Work summit will forge connections between employers, community

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Work Natchitoches Summit, a reimagined career expo designed to forge stronger connections between local employers and the Natchitoches Parish community.

Original art and handmade items will be for sale at Makars’ Faire

Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art Makers’ Faire continues Dec. 12-13 in the downstairs Orville Hanchey Gallery in the New Fine Arts building.

Sheriff announces promotion

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announces the promotion of Dep. David Halliburton to the rank of deputy sergeant in the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau.Sgt. Halliburton, a 5year-veteran of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office, is a graduate of Natchitoches Central High School.

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ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Christmas Festival continues through Jan. 6. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Tickets are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas.com Santa Claus House on south end of Downtown Riverbank open through Dec.

NSU schedules 3 commencements to award diplomas Dec. 18-19

Northwestern State University will award diplomas during three Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 19 in Prather Coliseum. The ceremonies are for both summer and fall graduates.

NSU’s Leesville, Fort Johnson campus dedicated to serving civilian and military population

Northwestern State University President James Genovese toured the university’s Leesville-Fort Johnson campus recently.