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NSU’s Engineering Technology Department announces workforce development workshops
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two workforce development workshops for adults this summer. The workshops are for individuals age 18 or older with high school diplomas. Classes will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Williamson Hall Rooms 112 and 123. Weyerhauser is a support sponsor of… Listen ⇢
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The American Revolution, Natchitoches, and Your Ancestry Event on June 6
In honor of America 250, NSU’s Creole Heritage Center is partnering with Louisiana Public Broadcasting to host “Galvez & The American Revolution – Natchitoches’ Connection” on Saturday, June 6th. This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. with a special look at the recent Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt &… Listen ⇢
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Natchez to Celebrate Inauguration and Blessing Ceremony for New Village Administration
The Village of Natchez is inviting the public to a special Inauguration & Blessing Ceremony honoring its newly elected administration. The event will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Royal Palace in Natchez, Louisiana. This meaningful gathering will formally install the new leadership and… Listen ⇢
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Louisiana Folklife Center to Present Program on Folk Fiddling in Baton Rouge
NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at the LSU Rural Life Museum at 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. The event is free and open to the public. Three accomplished Louisiana… Listen ⇢
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Inaugural Miss Juneteenth Heritage Pageant Highlights Culture, Confidence, and Community in Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES, LA — Culture, confidence, and community pride took center stage as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Omega Zeta Chapter hosted its landmark inaugural Miss Juneteenth Heritage Pageant. Held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Community Center, the groundbreaking event celebrated the rich… Listen ⇢
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Football — Annual season-ticket Cane River, Sibley Lake delivery day set for June 22
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State football season ticket holders who live along Cane River and Sibley Lake will have a chance to show their Demon pride again this summer. Members of the Northwestern athletic department and football team will hit those two bodies of water on June 22 for their annual… Listen ⇢
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Spots still available in summer music camps
NATCHITOCHES – Spots are still available in both sessions of two summer music camps starting in late June. The camps are for children in kindergarten through grade six and are sponsored by Northwestern State University’s Department of Music. Music Around the World will be on June 22-26 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Performing Arts Complex. The… Listen ⇢
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NSU creates a landing page to highlight summer camps
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Marketing and Branding has created a centralized landing page highlighting all on-campus summer camps. This page at nsu.la/summercamps will serve as a one-stop shop for parents and guardians looking for opportunities for their students. The page includes the camp name, dates and times, target age or grade levels, a brief… Listen ⇢
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Demons for Recovery & United Against Fentanyl to host “Walk for Lives” in Natchitoches on July 11
NATCHITOCHES – Two Northwestern State University organizations, Demons for Recovery and United Against Fentanyl, invite community members, families and advocates to come together for the “Walk for Lives” event on Saturday, July 11, in Natchitoches. This event aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of fentanyl and honor the lives affected by opioid-related tragedies.… Listen ⇢
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