IP Foundation and NSU Early Childhood Education majors expand Cradle to College Project

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NSU seeks nominations for CAPA Hall of Fame; nominations due May 1

Northwestern State University’s Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2026--2027 CAPA Hall of Fame.

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As we begin a new year and welcome everyone back to campus, I hope you had the opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with those closest to you. The start of the spring semester brings renewed energy and focus.

Krewe of Excellence

Sheriff’s Department using drones in Parish

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office (NPSO) has begun employing small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, to assist law enforcement operations throughout Natchitoches Parish.

2025 Year in Review continues

JulyCelebrated former Alabama football coach Nick Sabin and wife Miss Terry arrive in Natchitoches since he is being inducted into the La. Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Front page photo shows the Sabins and Alabama fan Dep. Benjie Phelps who says meeting them was “once-in-alifetime experience.

Ethics Board denies payment to grant writer for extra hours

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City honoring legacy of Dr. King with numerous activities

Day of Service Events Jan. 16Rolling Hills Ministry 9- 11 a.m. Care Packages for students of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray Johnson sponsored by NAACP Noon – 2 p.m. at NSU President Room Nursing Home Bingo sponsored by Helping Hands Natchitoches Community Care Center 2 p.m.

JUST TALKIN’

At first JT thought it was just a fluke. He’s talking about getting caught at the red light at the intersection of South Drive and Keyser Avenue.But it’s not JT…it’s the light itself. Almost daily around 9 a.m.

Temporary Church St Bridge closure

The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public of the following temporary bridge closure. The Utility Department will be taking down the Christmas lights on the Church Street Bridge Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. until Noon.