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Earline Hart Andrews, NSU’s oldest graduate, has died at age 111

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s oldest graduate has died. Earline Hart Andrews, 111, died Wednesday, March 16. Andrews graduated from Louisiana Normal, as NSU was then known, in 1931, and spent 43 years teaching in Texas before retiring in 1975.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Born Oct. 28, 1910, Andrews described riding a horse to Vivian High School […]

First Federal Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

First Federal Bank is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana. Pictured are Cristy Bernard, Cindy Pardue, Michele Waskom, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone. The sponsorship for Flavor is Friday, April 1 and includes signage, preferred parking and other perks. Flavor of Louisiana is one of Northwestern State University’s most popular fund raisers and will […]

Natchitoches mayor visits NSU communications class

NATCHITOCHES – Students in a Communications 2510 class at Northwestern State University interviewed Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams this week. Williams discussed his tenure as mayor and challenges he faces running the city. Students questioned William about his job and topics such as street repair to water quality. They were then assigned a deadline to complete […]

Myers elected MAA section representative

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was elected section representative of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America. The selection was made during a LA/MS section conference that took place at NSU March 3-5. Myers served as program chair for the section and coordinated the conference.

The […]

Wilma Ortigo Reich Scholarship will assist radiologic sciences students

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University family recognized a loved one by creating a scholarship that will awarded to an upper-level student in the radiologic sciences. The Wilma Ortigo Reich Scholarship was created by NSU Director of Photographic Services Chris Reich and his father Lewis Reich. Mrs. Reich passed away in 2018.

Wilma Reich graduated from […]

NHDDC supports upcoming LAIR conference

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission is supporting a meeting of the Louisiana Association for Institutional Research, hosted by Northwestern State University July 13-14. The NHDDC presented a $2,000 sponsorship/grant to support the conference that will draw more than 100 professionals to the city from all over the state.

Dawn Mitchell, director of Institutional […]

Cookie decorating class to begin April 5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting in April.

The class will be held on April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Culinary Arts Building near the Friedman Student Union. The fee is $75.

“Cookie […]

Exchange Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Exchange Bank of Natchitoches is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, which includes signage at the event, reserved seating for four and media promotion. Pictured from left are Brenda Starks, Tami Wallace, Mike Newton, Jill Bankston, Cristy Bernard and Sharon Leone. Three levels of sponsorship are available at $5,000 (Louisiana), $$2,500 (Bayou) and $1,000 […]

Cane River Kitchenware will serve Ooey Gooey Bars for dessert at Flavor of Louisiana

Cane River Kitchenware is a chef/vendor for Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood extravaganza. Staff from the popular downtown Natchitoches kitchen shop will serve Ooey Gooey Bars, a specialty dessert. Pictured from left are Cristy Bernard, Kym Habig, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone. Flavor of Louisiana will feature dozens of vendors that will […]

BOM is Centennial sponsor of Greek Centennial Celebration

BOM Bank is a Centennial sponsor of Northwestern State University’s upcoming Greek Centennial Celebration with a contribution at the $5,000 level. BOM personnel with Greek ties joined NSU Development staff in making the presentation. From left are Jacob Murchison, Luke Lucky, John Sullivan, Jill Bankston, Luke Rasberry, Cristy Bernard, Danielle Cobb, Claire Mayeaux, Carrie Hough, […]

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