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Phlebotomy Technician Training class to begin March 31 at NSU
NATCHITOCHES – A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education in Natchitoches starting March 31. The course was originally scheduled to begin on March 17. The class will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the classroom on the second floor of South…
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Regalia Closet seeks donations, so grads get a commencement tassel to keep
NATCHITOCHES – Since 2021, Northwestern State University’s Gowns for Grads program has provided caps and gowns to students unable to purchase graduation regalia to wear on graduation day. Dr. Jennifer Shaw, research associate for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program and instructor in the Department of Social Work, is director of the Regalia Closet and oversees the…
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NSU Sigmas, Pi Kapps earn Morgan Extra Mile Scholarships
NATCHITOCHES – Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University honored donors David and Sherry Morgan during a March 19 program in which students were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for outstanding achievement in academics, service and extracurricular engagement. Morgan Extra Mile Scholarships recognize students who go…
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Washington Street Closure Beginning Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:00 A.M.
Natchitoches – Beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, Washington Street, which is State Highway 6 Business Route, will be closed to all traffic from the intersection of Texas Street to the intersection of Lafayette Street due to necessary sewer repairs. This closure will remain in effect until such time as the repairs have been completed. Through…
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Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to feature NSU Concerto Contest winners
NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will feature the winners of the annual NSU Concerto Contest on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Douglas Bakenhus is the orchestra’s music director. Andrej Kurti is assistant conductor. Tickets are $16.50 each and can be purchased online at https://nnssla.org/. There is an added charge for buying tickets online. For…
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