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St. Mary’s Catholic School 5/6 Grade Middle School League Champions
Champions on and off the Field! The St. Mary’s 5/6 Grade Team, coached by Evan Gandy, Ray Gandy, Jason Adcock, and Chad Methvin, brought home the championship at the February Frost Closing Tournament for the USSSA Junior High Baseball League! After earning the #1 seed in pool play, the team… Listen ⇢
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Northwestern releases statement regarding NSU Cheer Team
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently received a report of possible hazing violations by the NSU Cheer Team. The university takes all reports, whether formal or informal, seriously and conducted an investigation into the matter. The investigation identified areas reflecting a lack of appropriate oversight and control of the program… Listen ⇢
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Village of Natchez Showdown: Mayor’s Race Heats Up with Hoover vs. Sarpy
The village of Natchez, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish, is preparing for its municipal election on May 16, 2026, the only such race in the parish this cycle. Incumbent Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover, in office since 2022, is seeking re-election after focusing on community beautification, infrastructure upgrades, and replacing a problematic… Listen ⇢
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Tensions Boil Over: Rumors of Strike Among Ecco Ride Drivers Following Natchitoches School Board Contract Renewal
Natchitoches, LA – February 23, 2026 – Following the Natchitoches Parish School Board’s February 10 decision to renew its student transportation contract with Ecco Ride for the 2026–2027 school year, the company’s bus drivers are expressing growing discontent and discussing the possibility of a strike. The board selected Ecco Ride… Listen ⇢
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NSU Chamber Choir to perform Feb. 24
NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Chamber Choir will be presenting “I Hear America Singing: A Concert of Spirituals” on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at http://www.nsu.la/CAPA-LIVE. Dr. Shane Thomas will… Listen ⇢
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NSU Saxophone Studio to present concert Feb. 26
NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Saxophone Studio will hold a recital on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at http://www.nsu.la/CAPA-LIVE. The concert will feature the NSU Sax Choir and two NSU… Listen ⇢
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Flavor of Louisiana returns to NSU Friday, March 20
NATCHITOCHES – Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s biennial spring seafood festival, will return to Prather Coliseum Friday, March 20. Presented by the NSU Foundation, Flavor of Louisiana will feature dozens of vendors offering samplings of seafood dishes prepared by chefs and restaurateurs from around the state in a festival… Listen ⇢
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Brouillette to be featured with NSU Jazz Orchestra
NATCHITOCHES – Guitarist Luke Brouillette will perform with the Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at http://www.nsu.la/CAPA-LIVE. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will… Listen ⇢
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NSU offering Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Prep Course online
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is offering Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Prep Course, a comprehensive four-week self-paced training to prepare individuals for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam. Students will learn the legal and ethical considerations for remote pilots, drone operational safety and risk management, airspace classifications and restrictions… Listen ⇢
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