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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… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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NSU students compete in state and national scholarship contests
NATCHITOCHES – Three Northwestern State University students were successful in scholarship competitions held this past weekend. Lauren Vernon of Arcadia, Miss Heart of Pilot, was second runner-up at the Miss Louisiana Contest in Monroe, and Nilah Pollard, the current Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet, was in the top 11. Jesse Foshee of… Listen ⇢
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CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WELCOMES LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND JUNE 25-27
NATCHITOCHES, La. – The City of Natchitoches is proud to welcome athletes, coaches, sports legends and visitors from across Louisiana for the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, taking place June 25-27. Hosted annually in Natchitoches, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend celebrates the accomplishments of… Listen ⇢
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Recent graduates and students in NSU’s Department of Engineering Technology stand out at an international conference
NATCHITOCHES – Recent graduates and a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University swept the student competition, winning in three categories at the 11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project “Interactive Outdoor Learning Center: Smart Irrigation for Hands-On STEM Learning”… Listen ⇢
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Pick Up Your Brush Painting classes to be held in July and August
NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer Pick Up Your Brush painting classes on July 9, 30 and Aug. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. In these classes, students will learn the art of… Listen ⇢
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11th Antoon Golf Tournament raises $7000 for student scholarships
NATCHITOCHES – The 11th annual Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament raised more than $7,000 to support scholarships for Northwestern State University students. Twenty-four teams competed in the June 6 event that honors the memory of one of NSU’s most loyal supporters. “Our scholarship benefits students directly,” said Danielle Cobb, Antoon’s daughter… Listen ⇢
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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 ·… Listen ⇢
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