Natchitoches News

World War II veteran Dr. Ralph Bourgeois, seen in a photograph held by his wife Annie, was posthumously awarded the French Legion of Honor medal during a Veterans Day special ceremony at The National World War II Museum, Wed, Nov.

Rachel McCalister of Natchitoches has been named Miss Northwestern State University 2009.

Two northwest Louisiana veterans now hold France's highest award. French officials took part in Veterans Day celebrations Wednesday at the National World War II Museum by awarding the Legion of Honor to five Louisiana veterans - including one each from Shreveport and Natchitoches - and presenting a replica of the Liberty Bell to the New Orleans ...

No list of scenic routes is complete without mention of Creole Contry, Crane River Road is cited by National Georgrpahic Traveler as one of it's top destinations.

Authorities say one person was killed and five others injured in a two-vehicle accident this weekend in western Louisiana.

Last night, a crash involving two vehicles killed one person and injured five others.

"Uncle Jack" won't be returning to Natchitoches. The city of Natchitoches had inquired about having the cast-iron statue of "Uncle Jack" -- which the city said is "the first known statue of a black man in the United States" -- returned to the city.

A free concert and street dance featuring Boomerang will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today on Front Street in Natchitoches after Northwestern State University's home football game against Southeastern.

By Jack Elliott Early morning . . . the world is just awaking and beginning a new work day, seemingly just another that will pass and be forgotten.

After the Northwestern home football game on Saturday, enjoy a free concert and street dance in downtown Natchitoches.

Residents can visit the following website for information about ROAD CLOSURES: www.opso.net POSSIBLE POWER OUTAGES Entergy crews are on standby in the event of loss of power.

The Natchitoches and Shreveport campuses of Northwestern State University have closed today due to weather conditions, a news release states.

High school marching bands from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas are scheduled to compete Saturday in the 2009 Northwestern State University Marching Contest at Turpin Stadium on the NSU campus in Natchitoches.

Many consider Louisiana to be one of the most haunted states in America. Considering the territory hails back 300-plus years, farther back with Native American history, it's easy to understand why.

From 6-7:30 p.m. today, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts' representatives will be available to meet with prospective students and parents at the Ouachita Parish Library located at 1800 Stubbs in Monroe.

The city of Natchitoches Main Street Program in partnership with Northwestern State University Order of Omega will sponsor Witch Way to Main Street From 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Natchitoches.

NATCHITOCHES - In less than a month, the city of Natchitoches will transform itself into the City of Lights and play host to 45 days of almost non-stop holiday frivolity.

Road closure: Intersection of Milton in Alexandria. Date of completion: 3 p.m., Friday, Oct.

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