Venezuela offers opportunities, challenges for U.S. refineries

The highly complex refineries located on the U.S. Gulf Coast could resume processing heavy Venezuelan crude oil in the years following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, possibly pushing out Canadian oil processed at the facilities, according to industry experts.

NSU Music Academy accepting students for spring semester

Registration is open for music lessons through the Northwestern State University Music Academy for the Spring 2026 semester.The NSU Music Academy provides private lessons in piano, guitar, percussion, violin and voice for students ages six and up on the Northwestern campus.

Natchitoches Jr. High JAG students win headphones

Natchitoches Junior High JAG hosted its 4th Annual Christmas Giveaway, continuing a cherished tradition of giving back and spreading holiday cheer among students.This year, four deserving students at Natchitoches Junior High were selected to receive Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Jan. 11-17 at Northwestern State University. Through Jan. 11— Registration for Spring 2026 semester available at NSU Connect Jan. 12 – First day of Spring 2026 classes Jan. 12-21 – Late Registration for Spring 2026 semester Jan. 12 – Men’s basketball vs.

Be a STEM student for a day at NSU

High school juniors and seniors are invited to live the life of a STEM major for a day at Northwestern State University as the School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hosts No-Side STEM Day on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Citizen assists NPSO in capture of burglary suspect near Cypress

A private citizen assisted Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies in the arrest of a burglary suspect near Cypress on Tuesday evening, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Jan. 6 around 8:15 p.m.

Natchitoches Police announce arrests for Dec. 14-27, 2025

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested the following individuals over the past two weeks: * Verterrius Johnson – Remaining * Tony McCoy – Simple Possession of Marijuana * David Dixon – Enclosure Requirements and Unlawful Ownership of a Dangerous Dog * Corey Thomas – Criminal Damage to...

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests for Dec. 18-22, 2025

1. James Adams, 35 (wm), arrested for 3 counts of failure to appear, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, obstruction of justice – evidence tampering2. Kenny Bynog, 42 (wm), arrested for possession of schedule II3. Austin Smith, 22 (bm), arrested for theft4.

NSU Middle Lab student is finalist in state contest

The Louisiana Department of Education has announce the 2026 Students of the Year Regional Honorees. Natchitoches Parish eighth grader Khloe Morgan Kaufman of NSU Middle Lab made the list.

City receives Safe Streets for All grant award

The City of Natchitoches has been awarded a $5.7 Million Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.