Krewe of Dionysos Parade Rescheduled to 6pm, Sun., Feb. 15

Demons run-rule Grambling for first win of 2026

Northwestern State left a tough opening weekend in the dust on Tuesday night with a dominant and convincing 12-0 run-rule win against Grambling in the 2026 home opener.

Church News

A love fund for Richard Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Art exhibit at LSMSA through Feb. 26

LSMSA announces Louisiana artist Joshua Chambers for the first exhibition of 2026, on display through Feb. 26 in the LSMSA Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.His solo exhibition is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dancing toward your dreams

When Madeline Lorio, a 2021 LSMSA graduate, returned to the Treen Auditorium stage in the fall of 2025 as a choreographer and dancer for the Informal Fall Dance Concert, it was more than a homecoming performance. It was a moment of affirmation.

Show Appreciation

Area men named in federal case investigating fentanyl trafficking

Following a lengthy investigation, on Dec.

Despite complaints, School Board stays with Echo Ride bus service

In a split vote following lengthy discussion regarding dissatisfaction with service due to repeated complaints, the Natchitoches Parish School Board gave the bus vendor contract to incumbent Echo Ride during its Feb. 10 meeting.

City will work on Sibley Lake

At its meeting Monday, the City Council adopted a resolution that allows the City to provide a match for a grant for maintenance on Sibley Lake. The spillway drawdown gate isn’t working and needs to be repaired and a short section of the levee embankment should be stabilized.

Freshman retention rate up 87% at Northwestern State

Northwestern State University’s Spring 2026 enrollment shows modest growth over last year and strong retention rates for freshmen. The university reports an undergraduate headcount of 6,913 students and 849 graduate and professional students bringing the Spring 2026 total to 7,762.