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CITY OF NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CLOSURE OF INTERSECTION OF CHURCH STREET AND SECOND STREET
The City of Natchitoches announces the upcoming temporary closure of the intersection of Church Street and Second Street as part of the ongoing project to replace the deteriorated concrete pavement and the sewer and water lines on Second Street, from Church Street to Trudeau Street. This closure, necessary to replace the existing sewer manhole at…
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Northwestern State University names six to the Long Purple Line
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will induct six new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of the annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 22-24. The inductees are Bryan David Arceneaux of Larose, Edwin Dunahoe, Billy Joe Harrington, and Dr. Ron Owen McBride of Natchitoches, Trey Hill of Baton Rouge, and Brenda…
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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 a huge fireworks display to…
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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 and the cooks’ meeting will take place…
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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 newly crowned queens and their…
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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 held at Mama’s Oyster House/Blues…
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