NSU announces Dean’s List (3.5-3.99) for Fall 2025 semester

Northwestern State University announced the names of undergraduate students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99.

NSU Child Development Center accepting apps for 3-4 year olds

The Marie Shaw Dunn Child Development Center at Northwestern State University is accepting applications for 3- and 4-year-old students for the 2026-27 academic year.Children must be three or four years old by Sept. 30. Applications are due by 3 p.m. March 6.To apply, visit www.nsula.

Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Louisiana

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Louisiana.The birds were seen on Jan. 4 in Branch, .

Arkansas man dies in wreck on Hwy. 173

Arkansas man was killed in Natchitoches Parish crash. On Jan. 14, at 11 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on LA Highway 174.The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Patrick T. Funderburk of Conway, AR.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests

Jan. 8-18 1. Jordan Bennett, 32 (wf), arrested for DWI fist offense, driving on roadway laned for traffic 2. Myron Jones, 54 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 3. Chester Taylor, 45 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 4. Donnie Blake, 51 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 5. Cameron Lewis.

NSU announces Honor List (3.0 and 3.49) students for fall semester

Northwestern State University announces the names of Honor List students for the Fall 2025 semester. Students on the Honor List must be enrolled fulltime at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

Two locals named to La. Travel Association board

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) installed a group of tourism industry leaders as new officers for its executive committee and board of directors after the completion of the associmtion’s annual Meeting at City Club in River Ranch.

Convention and Visitors Bureau personnel are academy graduates

Paige Alost, director of the Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Meshelle Morgan, operations manager, celebrated their graduation from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the Louisiana Tourism Association’s annual meeting in Lafayette Jan. 22.

‘Becoming Thurgood’ screening, discussion next month as part of Black History Month

Northwestern State University will host a documentary screening and panel discussion on “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect” as part of Black History Month.

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The spring semester is now in full swing, and it has been energizing to see our campuses active with students, faculty, and staff. As we move forward, I hope you and your families are staying safe and warm amid the winter weather.