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  • Funeral Tuesday in Leesville for LSHOF member, legendary rodeo figure T. Berry Porter

    Visitation is Monday evening, and a Tuesday morning funeral is set in his hometown of Leesville for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame member T. Barrett “T. Berry” Porter, Louisiana’s first professional rodeo cowboy. Porter, 99, passed away Saturday morning. He was the first rodeo figure to enter the state sports hall, joining Peyton Manning, Les…

  • NSU Theatre and Dance students working professionally across the country this summer 

    NATCHITOCHES – More than 20 Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are working throughout the United States in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer or are preparing to enter graduate school. The students are working for companies, facilities, or institutions in 11 states, in a variety of performing, technical, and business-related roles.   “Professional summer employment…

  • Track and Field–Ten track and field athletes earn Academic All-Conference

    NATCHITOCHES—Five men and five women on the Northwestern State track team showed the Southland Conference its prowess both on and off the track, as they earned spots on the academic all-conference team. The Demons who were selected were Will Achee, Charlie Bartholomew, Kalen Beavers, Tarajh Hudson and Seth Smith, while the five Lady Demons who…

  • Creole Heritage Center showcases resources and NSU at Creole Culture Day

    By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center took part in Creole Culture Day at Vermilionville June 7, where staff members Kimberly Martin and Kelly Jackson spoke to at least 100 attendees about the Creole-focused programming, Resource Library and genealogical services offered by the Creole Heritage…

  • Unearth a Story at the Children’s Summer Reading Program

    Natchitoches Parish Library’s (NPL) most recent segment of its Children’s Summer Reading Program included a variety of animals presented by Safari Station. The show included fun facts about the diet, habitat, and behavior of reptiles, scorpions, ferrets, and rare insects. After the show, children were invited to handle the friendlier members of the creature cast.…

  • Temporary Southbound Lane Closure on Jefferson Street Scheduled for June 15-16, 2026

    NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches advises the public of a temporary closure of the southbound lane of Jefferson Street from Touline Street to Amulet Street on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The closure will be in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. to allow contractors to perform work on…

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