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Fireworks Display and Street Closures for Saturday, June 20th
NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, the following streets will be closed at 9:15 PM in preparation for a 9:45 PM fireworks display for the conclusion of the City of Natchitoches Juneteenth Celebration. · Church Street bridge · Williams Ave., from Whitfield Ave.…
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Dinosaurs Are Coming To Town
Natchitoches, LA, June 18, 2026 – The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites families, teens, and adults to a week of free programs built around one of nature’s most beloved subjects: dinosaurs. The centerpiece is the Dinosaur Experience, a live performance featuring life-like dinosaur costumes and a puppet named Rexi, part of the NPL’s Summer Reading…
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Driver education course to start July 6
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a 38-hour driver education course beginning July 6. Students must be 15 years old on or before Oct. 6 to take the class. The deadline to register is Friday, June 26. A mandatory parents’ meeting will be held on Monday, June 29, at 6…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Launches “Make Every Summer Moment Matter” Match Campaign in Partnership with Broussard, David & Moroux
Local Law Firm Challenges Community to Double Their Impact for Youth This Summer Lafayette, LA – Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is proud to announce the launch of “Make Every Summer Moment Matter,” a Summer Match Campaign, made possible through the generous support of Broussard, David & Moroux, a longtime champion of the organization…
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CITY OF NATCHITOCHES TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION FEATURING PARADE, BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN, FESTIVAL, AND FIREWORKS
The City of Natchitoches invites residents and visitors from across the region to join in celebrating the 5th Annual Natchitoches Juneteenth Celebration on June 19-20, 2026, with two days of events honoring freedom, culture, history, and community. The celebration will begin on Friday, June 19, with the annual Juneteenth Parade beginning at Ben Johnson Park.…
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NSU earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading
NSU’s Elementary Education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with 1-5 certification earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The…
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