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Louisiana Folklife Center to Present Country Music Program with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a public concert by Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. Natchitoches City Park at 401 Amulet Street in Natchitoches. The event is part of the Picnic in the Park series sponsored by the Natchitoches… Listen ⇢
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NSU offering Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Prep courses in Alexandria, Leesville
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ARGO (Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations) Lab will offer two-day Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Prep courses for non-hobby drone users interested in taking the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam. “The ARGO Lab at Northwestern State University is leading the way in hands-on drone education,… Listen ⇢
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WASHINGTON STREET CLOSURE Will Reopen Overnight
The City of Natchitoches advises that Washington Street between Lafayette Street and Texas Street will be reopened to traffic overnight on Monday, March 23, 2026, but will be closed again at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, to complete pavement repairs associated with the sewer repair work that was performed… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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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… Listen ⇢
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