FAUNA Launches Naming Campaign for the Edwina & Sam Friedman Pet Adoption & Welfare Center
Natchitoches, LA, September 16, 2026: Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) has launched Hope Has a Place, a naming campaign supporting the development of the Edwina & Sam Friedman Pet Adoption & Welfare Center. The campaign will help expand animal care, increase adoption opportunities, and strengthen FAUNA's ability to serve animals and families across Natchitoches Parish for generations to come. The new facility is being designed to provide safe housing, medical care, and adoption services
Natchitoches Community Invited to OMC Men's Health Fair on October 10
Outpatient Medical Center (OMC), in sponsorship with the Natchitoches Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., will host its Free Men's Health Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1640 Breazeale Springs Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457. This free event is designed to encourage men to take a proactive approach to their health through education, prevention, and early detection. Studies show that men are less likely to utilize healthcare services regularly, often
Sickle Cell Awareness Event held at MLK Recreation Center
Outpatient Medical Center (OMC) will partner with the Natchitoches Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to help present the Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event on Saturday, Septembet 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the MLK Recreation Center, Martin Luther King Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. The event is designed to educate and inform community members about sickle cell disease, including its signs, symptoms, impact on individuals and families, and the importance of awareness.
Free Library Tutoring Services
Natchitoches, LA, September 11, 2026 - According to data collected by the State Library of Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) patrons had the fifth highest usage numbers for Homework Louisiana in August. This online educational resource hub is available for free with an NPL card. Offering remote tutoring sessions, writing and math assignment feedback, and standardized testing and career prep services, Homework Louisiana offers a full suite of academic and career tools to learners of all ages and
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Northwestern State welcomes largest freshman class in three years, post strong retention
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University is welcoming its largest entering freshman class in three years this fall, with 1,120 first-time freshman choosing NSU for fall 2026. The class represents a 6 percent increase over the last year and continues a trend of growth in Northwestern State's traditional student population. The fall 2026 entering class also arrives with one of the strongest academic profiles in recent years, posting an average ACT score of 21.7 and an average high school GPA of 3.4.
LSMSA Welcomes 134 New Students, 14 from Natchitoches Parish
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) officially welcomed 134 new students during its 44th annual Matriculation Ceremony held on September 4. First-year LSMSA students from Natchitoches Parish include: Lilly Boyd, Sydney Culotta, Grace Day, Jada Drake, Kenzie Drury, Tano Eleyae, Piper Foshee, Anthony Giannone Flores, Eli Hypes, Callie Mangum, Patrick Martinez, Nokue Mazhandu, Amelia Picou, and Joshua Walsworth. After a competitive application process, these students were invited to
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Your Library Card Opens the Door to Discovery
Natchitoches, LA, September 04, 2026 - September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month (LCSM), and the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is martking the occasion by reminding residents to register for their free library card, or claim a free replacement, at any branch throughout the month. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Natchitoches Parish are eligible to sign up. A library card unlocks far more than book checkouts. NPL cardholders have free access to digital collections through Hoopla and
The NPL Turns Up the Fun with Lasers, Lights, and Little Dancers
Natchitoches, LA, August 28, 2026 - A pair of free, "sold-out" events lit up the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) recently as disco lighting and dark lights illuminated the Main Branch's first floor and invisbile laser beams streaked across the second. The NPL raised the roof in the children's area on Aug. 20 with its inaugural Baby Rave. Kids danced to their favorite songs, remixed with techno and other dance beats, waving glowsticks and streamer wands as choreographed videos and dynamic lighting played
International Paper grant expands specialty nursing education across three NRMC healthcare clinics
The NRMC Foundation has received a grant from International Paper to advance specialty nursing education and certification across three NRMC healthcare clinics. The funding is already producing measurable results, with 12 nurses having completed advanced training and additional certifications planned in the months ahead. The grant supports targeted, credential-based education in areas where specialized nursing expertise can directly strengthen patient care: Labor and Devliery, Wound and Ostomy Care, and
Krewe of Dionysos Introduces 2027 Royal Court
Krewe of Dionysos Introduces 2027 Royal Court“Sunken Crown: Pirates of the Abyss” The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos proudly introduced its 2027 Royal Court on August 22, 2026, during a celebration held at Riverside Reserve, a valued Krewe corporate sponsor. Guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship, excitement, and entertainment as food was provided by the Krewe and refreshments were provided by corporate sponsor Murphy’s Beverage Catering Service. Live music by the Born to Boogie Band kept attendees
NRMC to provide continuum of neurology care with addition of TeleSpecialists' Outpatient Neurology
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) today announced the launch of NRMC Neurology Associates through its digital healthcare partnership with TeleSpecialists, a physician-owned teleneurology and telepsychiatry provided. The service builds on the TeleStroke, TeleNeuroHospitalist, and TeleEEG programs NRMC launched with TeleSpecialists earlier this year, extending specialized neurological care from the emergency department through scheduled outpatient follow-up. Patients treated for stroke or other
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Full Figure to Celebrate Size-Inclusive Shopping Experience with Ribbon Cutting
Natchitoches, LA, August 12, 2026: Full Figure, a size-inclusive undergarments store in Historic Downtown Natchitoches, invites the community to join its ribbon cutting celebration, hosted alongside the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce on September 3. Store owner Tara Sapp and her team provide personalized services with a mission to offer women quality undergarments, exceptional customer service, and a shopping experience where every women feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Free professional bra
Opportunities Abound Through Library Community Partnerships
Natchitoches, LA, August 18, 2026 - The Natchitoches Parish Library's (NPL) summer Sprout program recently held its final session with a "Christmas in July" visit from the Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA). CRNHA representatives Jessica Mullican and Kacy Young led a Christmas-themed craft as part of a countdown heralding the centennial of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. CRNHA's current initiatives also include creating a Children's Discovery Center in Natchitoches and organizing Mighty Machines
City of Natchitoches awarded Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification grant
The City of Natchitoches has been awarded a 2026-2027 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification Grant in the amount of $9,520 to enhance the Front Street Traffic Circle through a new landscaping and beautification initiative that will create a more welcoming gateway into the city's historic district. The grant, awarded by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, will fund the installation of native Louisiana shrubs, perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, decorative landscape materials, irrigation improvements,
REMINDER: ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION TODAY AT ALL BPCC CAMPUSES
Bossier Parish Community College invites prospective and returning students to its on-campus registration for the Fall 2026 semester. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 12, from 9am to 6pm at all campuses – Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many. During this event, students will have the opportunity to:Register for fall 2026, winter 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027 courses.Meet with academic advisors for course selection and enrollment.Seek assistance with financial aid and military
BPCC Launches Heavy Equipment Operations Program in Many Through First-of-Its-Kind Industry Partners
MANY, La. — Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) program on the College’s Sabine Valley campus, made possible through a first-of-its-kind, all-inclusive formal agreement with local industry partner EarthMovers Construction, LLC. Through this unique partnership, EarthMovers Construction will provide the training land, equipment, maintenance, and fuel needed to support the program, creating an innovative model for
