Natchitoches News Archives

NATCHITOCHES A Northwestern State University Leesville-Fort Polk will honor the three winners of the annual campus essay contest Wednesday, March 5 at 11 a.m. in Room 101 of the Creighton Owen Building. via KALB-TV Alexandria

“I like the language and I like the history”

NATCHITOCHES -- Northwestern State University sophomore Staci Holloway of West Monroe was named the recipient of the Robert J. Edgeworth Scholarship for academic excellence as a Classics major on the collegiate ... via News-Star

NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission will have its annual tourism forum from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second St. via The Shreveport Times

Natchitoches Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault that occurred earlier this week. via TheNewOrleansChannel

“Northwestern won't be able to call somebody that's a mile and a half away. They'll have to call somebody in Shreveport or Alexandria or Baton Rouge”

State Rep. Rick Nowlin told a House panel Tuesday that the governor's ethics package would eliminate a nearly 30-year practice of a state college calling his firm when something goes kerplunk in the night. via 2theadvocate.com

“The New Generation of Civil Rights: A Movement of Change in 2008.”

NATCHITOCHES - The American Democracy Project at Northwestern State University will host the third annual Civil Rights Conference today through Saturday. via The Shreveport Times

On Sunday, February 17, 2008, at 2:50 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E Trooper First Class Shawn Owens was on patrol at the intersection of LA Hwy 504 at LA Hwy 3278. via Louisiana State Police

“It is a Harold Ramis film starring Jack Black called 'Year One,'”

NATCHITOCHES - A 50-year-old Pineville man pleaded guilty last week in Natchitoches District Court after a jury was empaneled to hear his case, Natchitoches District Attorney Van Kyzar said. via The Shreveport Times

On Thursday, February 14, 2008, at 1:18 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E Senior Trooper Jace LaCaze was on patrol on US 71 in Rapides Parish. via Louisiana State Police

The Auburn University Faculty Brass Trio will present a concert Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Second Street in Natchitoches. via KALB-TV Alexandria

The United Way of Northwest Louisiana is looking for companies to participate in the 2008 Day of Caring. via The Shreveport Times

“Frequent lightning and brief heavy rain will also accompany the stronger storms.”

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move into southwest Louisiana during the afternoon, posing a slight risk of severe weather for Acadiana. via The Daily Advertiser

Some say the case of six black high school students charged with attempted murder for beating a white classmate has launched a modern-day civil rights movement. via Courier News Online

Property taxes that fund 911 operations, courthouse maintenance, a fire district's daily needs and a municipality's sewer and street upkeep got thumbs up from DeSoto voters today. via The Shreveport Times

“One officer - the first into the classroom - told me he could still smell gunpowder.”

From eSchool News staff and wire service reports Primary Topic Channel: Safety & security A 23-year-old woman killed two fellow students, also female, with a .357 revolver in a classroom at a vocational college ... via ESchool News

NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Office of Financial Aid is hosting a special program to assist prospective students and parents navigate the financial aid process. via The Shreveport Times

A 21-year-old Natchitoches man died when he was thrown from a truck that was struck by another truck on state Highway 1 in the Red River community of Hanna Troopers say a southbound pickup was slowing for a ... via KATC-TV Lafayette

NATCHITOCHES - Natchitoches police are seeking the public's help in location a runaway teen. via The Shreveport Times

A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and trying to use the computer there to make counterfeit money. via The Journal Times

NATCHITOCHES - Natchitoches police are asking for help finding a 63-year-old man who has been reported missing. via The Shreveport Times

“People all over the city are asking us to explore all of our options to lower utility bills.”

With qualifying in mid-December, followed by the busy Christmas and New Year's holidays, it might be easy for voters to be caught unprepared for Saturday's elections. via The Shreveport Times

NATCHITOCHES The 49th annual Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program will be held Friday, Feb. via KALB-TV Alexandria

“This is also a chance to showcase some of the outstanding musicians in NSU1s School of Creative and Performing Arts.”

Winners of the annual NSU Concerto Competition will perform with the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra Sunday, Feb. via KALB-TV Alexandria