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26th Annual Bloomin’ on the Bricks Festival March 7
NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches Main Street invites you to experience the beauty of springtime in downtown Natchitoches at the 26th Annual Bloomin’ on the Bricks on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Bloomin’ on the Bricks will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the South end of Front St. in Natchitoches’…
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Current Sauce Editor Bourgeois selected for Inclusive Excellence in Journalism fellowship
NATCHITOCHES – Kallie Bourgeois of Reserve is one of six college students from around the country selected for the inaugural launch of the Inclusive Excellence in Journalism (IEJ) fellowship. Bourgeois is editor-in-chief of The Current Sauce, Northwestern State’s student newspaper, and president of NSU’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter. As an IEJ fellow, she will…
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Teacher Arrested on Cruelty to Juvenile Charge at L.P. Vaughn Elementary School in Natchitoches
Natchitoches, Louisiana – March 3, 2026 — A teacher at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has been arrested following an incident involving a disabled minor student, according to details provided in connection with the case. Kimberly Hayward, identified as a teacher at the school, was arrested on March 2, 2026, by the Natchitoches Police…
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Pick Up Your Brush Painting class to be held March 5 and 19
NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class March 5 and 19 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 painting using step-by-step instructions…
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BOM Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Operations Complex with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Natchitoches, LA: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with BOM Bank to celebrate the grand opening of the bank’s new Operations Complex with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1029 Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches.Established in 1903 as the Bank of Montgomery…
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City of Natchitoches to Host Historic Groundbreaking for Fire Station #3
NATCHITOCHES, LA – After years of planning, advocacy, and commitment to strengthening public safety, the City of Natchitoches is proud to announce a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of Fire Station #3 on University Parkway. This long-awaited project marks a significant investment in the safety, growth, and future of our community. Fire Station #3 has been…
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