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CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO PRESENT AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON RIVERBANK JULY 4
The City of Natchitoches, in cooperation with the Cane River Waterway Commission, will present a massive celebration of America’s 250th birthday on the downtown Riverbank beginning at 5:30 p.m. on July 4. Admission is free for this family-friendly event, which will feature live music, food trucks, activities for children, and… Listen ⇢
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Gumbo Cook-Off to be part of Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival
NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off is returning to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday, July 18, in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Professionals and hobbyists can demonstrate their cooking skills by competing in any of three categories: Seafood, Poultry Plus, and People’s Choice. Registration… Listen ⇢
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Inaugural Miss Juneteenth Heritage Pageant Crowned in Natchitoches, Honored by Rep. Cleo Fields
Natchitoches, LA — The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Omega Zeta Chapter successfully launched its first-ever Miss Juneteenth Heritage Pageant, celebrating culture, confidence, leadership, and community pride in Natchitoches. The pageant, held on May 30, 2026, highlighted the achievements of 17 remarkable young contestants across three age divisions. The… Listen ⇢
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Fireworks Display and Street Closures for Friday, June 26th, 2026
NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that on Friday, June 26, 2026, Front Street from Church Street to St. Denis Street will close at noon to vehicular traffic in preparation for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Taste of Tailgating VIP event to be… Listen ⇢
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NSU students compete in state and national scholarship contests
NATCHITOCHES – Three Northwestern State University students were successful in scholarship competitions held this past weekend. Lauren Vernon of Arcadia, Miss Heart of Pilot, was second runner-up at the Miss Louisiana Contest in Monroe, and Nilah Pollard, the current Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet, was in the top 11. Jesse Foshee of… Listen ⇢
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CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WELCOMES LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND JUNE 25-27
NATCHITOCHES, La. – The City of Natchitoches is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, sports legends and visitors from across Louisiana for the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, taking place June 25-27. Hosted annually in Natchitoches, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend celebrates the accomplishments of… Listen ⇢
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Recent graduates and students in NSU’s Department of Engineering Technology stand out at an international conference
NATCHITOCHES – Recent graduates and a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University swept the student competition, winning in three categories at the 11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project “Interactive Outdoor Learning Center: Smart Irrigation for Hands-On STEM Learning”… Listen ⇢
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Pick Up Your Brush Painting classes to be held in July and August
NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer Pick Up Your Brush painting classes on July 9, 30 and Aug. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. In these classes, students will learn the art of… Listen ⇢
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