🌱 Which Natchitoches educators are being honored at NSU Homecoming?
Natchitoches, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Natchitoches! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Natchitoches educators are being honored at NSU Homecoming?
- Natchitoches man airlifted after freak truck accident near his home.
- Why is a Natchitoches Gold Star mother still waiting for answers?
Also on today's calendar: The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
- Monday: Sunny, warmer and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Northwestern State College of Education names 2026 class of honorees (klax-tv.com) — Northwestern State University’s College of Education will honor distinguished educators and young professionals during Homecoming weekend in Natchitoches, with public events on Oct. 24 at the Teacher Education Center and NSU Middle Lab School. Several honorees live or work in Natchitoches Parish schools, including Outstanding Young Professional Aaliyah Seawood and Friend to Education awardee Donna “DeeDee” Perot, highlighting local excellence in teaching and community service. 
2. Natchitoches man airlifted after pickup truck rolls over him at his home (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — A 66-year-old Natchitoches man was seriously hurt when his pickup rolled over him at his home just north of town, prompting a rapid response from parish deputies, fire crews, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS. He was airlifted from a landing zone near I-49 to a regional trauma center, and deputies are still investigating how the truck came to roll.
3. 10 years later, soldier's mother still fighting anti-terrorism lawsuit (ksla.com) — A Natchitoches mother is still battling for promised military-related payments more than 20 years after her son, Army Sgt. Lee Godbolt, was killed in Iraq. After being told to expect millions in benefits tied to an anti-terrorism lawsuit, she says deadlines have passed, a lawyer was exposed as fraudulent, and she’s now pushing for answers and fair treatment for all Gold Star families.
4. LSMSA instructors named best public high school teachers in the nation (louisianaradionetwork.com) — Natchitoches’ own Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for public high school teachers and also tops STEM rankings, spotlighting the town on a national stage. With highly credentialed faculty and just under 300 students from across Louisiana, LSMSA leaders say they focus on mentoring, research, and personal growth alongside rigorous academics.
📸 Around Natchitoches
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tacarra Williams Presents from LA TO LA →
The Landing Restaurant "The Loft @ 530", 530 Front Street, Natchitoches
8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row →
The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row, 743 Hwy 478, Natchitoches
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Appraisal Changes - Natchitoches →
446 Jefferson Street, Natchitoches -
Creole Heritage Lunch and Learn →
NSU Student Union President's Room, 175 SAM SIBLEY DRIVE, Natchitoches
12:00 pm -
National Night →
Natchitoches P.D., Natchitoches
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Music Bingo at Flying Heart →
Flying Heart Brewing & Pub, 108 Mill Street, Natchitoches
6:30 pm -
NSU Women’s Volleyball vs. UTRGV →
Northwestern State University, 175 Sam Sibley Dr., Natchitoches
6:30 pm -
Crows on the Cane →
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Truvy's Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration →
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The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row →
The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row, 743 Hwy 478, Natchitoches
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Save the Date! Dolly Bingo →
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front St., Natchitoches
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Logansport at St. Mary →
St. Mary High School, 1101 E 5Th St, Natchitoches
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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