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NPSO Searching for Suspects in Business Burglary
Natchitoches, La - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Detectives are asking for the public's help while they attempt to identify a vehicle and two suspects involved in a Natchitoches business burglary according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at approximately 12:07pm, Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau...
College football: Demons share belief, excitement at SLC’s Opening Drive
SAN ANTONIO – Belief – a simple word that carries a much larger impact, especially for the Northwestern State football team. That concept – and an atmosphere of excitement – permeated the Demons’ time at Monday’s Southland Conference Opening Drive event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Meet the inductees into Northwestern State University’s Alumni Hall of Distinction
Northwestern State University will induct six new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line. The inductees are the late Jack Brittain Jr., Henry Burns of Haughton and Dr. Steve Horton, Doug Ireland, Dr. Chris Maggio and Robert “Skeeter” Salim, all of Natchitoches. Northwestern State has honored 152 alumni with induction into the Long Purple Line. ...
44th Annual NSU Folk Festival
The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held in airconditioned Prather Coliseum on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches on Saturday, July 20. The 2024 festival theme is “The Old Songs Live Forever!” The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk artists, food vendors, and crafts vendors will open at 9 am, with live entertainment scheduled for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
City Council Agenda for July 22 Meeting – Tonight
Natchitoches City Council will have a pre-council meeting on Monday, July 22 beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. to discuss non-agenda items. The City Council meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month and will be reserved to only items on the Agenda. The public is invited to both the pre-council meetings and council meetings with the understanding that items not on the agenda will not be discussed at the scheduled council meetings, but the public is welcome to discuss any topic at the pre-council meetings. The City Council Meetings are held at the Natchitoches City Council Chambers, located at 716 Second St. in Natchitoches.
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
Leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, which was announced on July 2o. Heimerman, who fell one vote shy...
Lifelong Natchitoches resident celebrates 100th birthday
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday for lifelong Natchitoches resident Laura Lavespere Saturday on July 20. She’s lived in the City of Lights since she was a teenager. She worked for years at Northwestern State University as a controller for approximately 30 years. She later worked at Gwen’s Ladies Wear until she retired to babysit her only granddaughter. She was married to Eugene Lavespere Sr. until his death in 1998. She has one son, Eugene Lavespere Jr.
Campti Hometown Hero 2024 Honorees
Campti’s Hometown Hero Awards celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy. These individuals have shown a remarkable commitment in both their personal and professional lives to improving the community while continuing to preserve and promote the history of Campti and creating a better home for everyone in the future through the work they do today. The Hometown Awards are scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
Shreveport man arrested for reportedly punching officer after being asked to leave casino
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport man faces charges after reportedly punching a police officer after being asked to leave the premises of a downtown casino. Police say it happened July 21 around 11:45 p.m. Officers were called out to a casino in the 300 block of Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway to help casino security personnel with a man who was refusing to leave. When officers got there, they tried to de-escalate the situation; however, the man punched one of the officers, police say.
Shreveport man awaiting trial for child molestation faces more charges
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport man awaiting trial faces additional charges. According to a media release from the Shreveport Police Department, 43-year-old Cortez Lane. Lane, who is currently awaiting trial for molestation of a juvenile, is now facing an additional charge of second-degree rape for an unrelated matter.
Shreveport ministry to host back-to-school event
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A local ministry is set to host a back-to-school event on Saturday. Refreshing Point Ministries is gearing up to host an exciting Back-to-School Bootcamp on Saturday, July 27. This free event will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 9279 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.
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