Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade Opens Registration for Participants
Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade Opens Registration for ParticipantsNATCHITOCHES, LA - September 17, 2025 - The Natchitoches Christmas Festival Committee is excited to announce that registration is now open for participants in the 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade. This year marks the 99th year of the beloved Natchitoches Christmas Festival, and the parade will once again bring joy, lights, and festive cheer to the heart of Louisiana on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The
Ribbon-cutting for Northwestern State's $45M Alost Hall set for Friday, Oct. 3
Ribbon-cutting for Northwestern State's $45M Alost Hall for Friday, Oct. 3 NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University will hold a ribbon-cutting for Dr. Alost Hall, the university's state-of-the-art academic hub that opened this semester. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in conjunction with the university's Homecoming festivities. "This building represents the promise of Northwest State University," said NSU President James T. Genovese. "Dr. Robert Alost Hall stands as a commitment
NSU Homecoming Oct. 3-4
NSU Homecoming Oct. 3-4 NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 3-4 with programs to honor alumni and students. This year's Homecoming festivities will take place in tandem with the 2025 Natchitoches Classic Car Show, affecting changes with the Homecoming parade and pep rally. Events will begin Friday, Oct. 3 with the Demon Brothers Booster Club's Homecoming Golf Scramble beginning at 8 a.m. at Northwestern Hills. Registration and information on sponsorships are
Announcing the 1st Annual Summer Show at Orville Hanchey Gallery
Announcing the 1st Annual Show at Orville Hanchey Gallery Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Fine + Graphic Arts program, in partnership with the Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery, proudly presents the inaugural Summer Show at the Orville Hanchey Gallery on campus. Running from September 15 through October 5, 2025, this vibrant exhibition features an eclectic selection of 40 extraordinary pieces by 22 talented artists hailing from five different states. Juried by esteemed artist Bill Gingles,
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
