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EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE AFFECTING EAST NATCHITOCHES
The City of Natchitoches is responding to an emergency water main issue that has required crews to shut off water service to the east side of the city. The outage is necessary to allow repairs to a major water line that serves as the primary artery supplying water to East Natchitoches. City utility crews are…
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NSU student Cannon Hatcher wins cornhole world championship
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Cannon Hatcher is not only a champion in the sport of cornhole. He is now considered royalty. Hatcher was recently named “King of Cornhole” after winning the World Singles title at the American Cornhole Organization World Championships in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hatcher, a computer information systems major from Goldonna, was ranked number 1,027 in the world standings going into the championships…
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Krewe of Excellence Hosts Spectacular Natchitoches Grande Coronation XII
Natchitoches, Louisiana — On Saturday, July 25, the Krewe of Excellence hosted its Grande Coronation XII, an elegant and joyful celebration honoring the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Natchitoches and Louisiana. Host Ronald K. Helaire, serving as Ball Captain XII, welcomed friends and family from across the state. The evening featured special guests from…
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Festival Gumbo Cook-off winners announced
NATCHITOCHES – Winners of the 2026 Gumbo Cook-off held at Northwestern State University as part of the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival have been announced. Elvin Shields of Natchitoches took first place in the poultry plus category for his chicken and sausage gumbo, while the team Big Dog Cookers, comprised of Joey Sylvie and Jimmy Lawrence of Natchez, took…
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Football — Demons report with eye on fall camp
NATCHITOCHES – The whistle around Blaine McCorkle’s neck says it all – football season has arrived for Northwestern State. McCorkle and his staff welcomed more than 100 Demons to campus Monday for a day of administrative tasks that will lead into the opening day of fall camp Tuesday. “It’s here,” McCorkle said on the eve…
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Louisiana Folklife Center inducts three into Hall of Master Folk Artists
NATCHITOCHES – A blues musician, a filé maker and a pine needle basket maker were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University as part of the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included blues musician Wayne “Blue” Burns, who also served as…
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