White Oak Lane boil advisory lifted

The City of Natchitoches Distribution System announces the Boil Advisory issued for White Oak on Monday, Oct. 21, has been lifted.The Louisiana Department of Health collected a sample of water from the area on Monday, Oct.

Turn Back Time Sunday morning

“If I Could Turn Back Time” was a song made popular by Cher in 1989. This weekend you get to do just that as daylight saving time comes to an end.At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks should be set back to 1 a.m., effectively giving everyone an extra hour of sleep.

Retires After 20 Years

Natchitoches Police Chief Nikeno Collins, left, congratulates Lt. Jeff Towsons on his retirement following 20 years of service to the citizens of Natchitoches.

Colfax releases schedule for 56th Pecan Festival activities

Friday, Nov. 1 8 a.m.Blessing of the on Main Stage Vendors open on Front Street 9 a.m.: Cooking Contest begins in Community Room at Colfax Banking Co.Children Day on Front Street 9- 11 a.m.Country Store & Pecan House 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

First Year Honor Society earns national recognition

Northwestern State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society for First Year Students has won the Maintaining the Flame Award for the 2023-24 academic year. The Maintaining the Flame Award recognizes ALD chapters that consistently stand out nationally.

Pianist to present concert on Nov. 2

Pianist Manuel Matarrita will present a recital on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15.

Ongoing

OngoingNatchitoches Christmas Festival is Nov. 23 - Jan. 6 with parade Dec. 7. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Tickets are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas.

Relationships theme for 2024 N-Club Hall of Fame

Throughout the 2024 N-Club induction ceremony, one themes stood out: relationships.All 15 athletes reflected on their times at Northwestern State with pride among their accomplishments, but most notably, the relationships they made while competing in Natchitoches.

Northwestern State’s 21st President

NSU’s 21st President James Genovese was presented with academic regalia, a gift from the student body, during Friday’s formal investiture ceremony.

NPD investigates death of man 33

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday on Clarence Drive.On Oct. 27, around 3:56 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Clarence Drive in reference to a gunshot victim.