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LCU hosts Mike Golay of Behold Israel in first C3 of spring semester

By Press releases submission | Feb 15, 2023

Louisiana Christian University’s first Christ, Church, Culture event of the spring 2023 semester.

Taste of Beauregard~The Battle for the Paddle Cookoff

By Press releases submission | Feb 15, 2023

The Taste of Beauregard: The Battle of the Paddle Gumbo Cookoff takes place on Saturday, February 18 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds.

Luncheon Sponsored by Cleco

By Press releases submission | Feb 14, 2023

Please join us for our February Monthly Luncheon sponsored by Cleco.

Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade

By Press releases submission | Feb 14, 2023

Children, Pet & Float Mardi Gras Parade, Downtown Natchitoches

VITA Tax Preparation by United Way of SWLA

By Press releases submission | Feb 13, 2023

Here is how United Way Of Southwest Louisiana describes the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program:

Coffee Club at West Central

By Press releases submission | Feb 11, 2023

Visit our West Central branch every second and fourth Tuesday at 10:00 AM for an hour of captivating conversation over coffee.

Story Time (DeRidder)

By Press releases submission | Feb 1, 2023

Join Ms. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time!

LCU students from area parishes earn fall academic honors

By Press releases submission | Jan 28, 2023

Louisiana Christian University announces the students from Rapides, Grant, and Vernon parishes who earned placement on the Dean’s and President’s List for the fall 2022 semester.

Photo by NSU's Dr. Tommy Ike Hailey of new National Historic Site used by National Park Service and

By Press releases submission | Jan 28, 2023

An aerial photo taken by Northwestern State University Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology Dr. Tommy Ike Hailey has been used by the National Park Service and the Sierra Club in websites on the recently established New Philadelphia National Historic Site in Illinois.

Library To Host Tech Talks

By Press releases submission | Jan 28, 2023

he Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of “Tech Talk” – a series of classes designed to help adults build skills and confidence in using technology, for both personal enjoyment and employment reasons.

Scholarship launched in memory of LCU ‘poster child of vivaciousness’

By Press releases submission | Jan 24, 2023

Emily Jean Rodgers, LCU Class of 2020, would have been celebrating her 25th birthday this week. Instead, her family and friends are sharing memories and pictures on social media—trying to make her first birthday since her death in September as joyous as possible.

Teen Game Night! (Sushi Go Party!

By Press releases submission | Jan 24, 2023

Join us to play awesome games with your peers!

Human Trafficking Awareness Month!

By Press releases submission | Jan 23, 2023

Rusty Havens with SWLA Abolitionists will be at the library in DeRidder on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4:30pm to educate the public on what human trafficking can look like and help prepare attendees to protect themselves from this dangerous situation.

Teen Talk

By Press releases submission | Jan 23, 2023

Color, doodle, or just chill while getting some things off your chest.

Robertson named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

By Press releases submission | Jan 20, 2023

Louisiana Christian University history professor Dr. Henry O. Robertson has been named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Recital to feature work of composer Charles Wuorinen

By Press releases submission | Jan 19, 2023

Cellist Paul Christopher and pianist Chialing Hsieh will feature the work of composer Charles Wuorinen in a recital on Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Credit & Debit Class

By Press releases submission | Jan 18, 2023

Join us this January in learning how to build your credit score and manage debit and credit cards.

Latin named to two NAIA All-America teams

By Press releases submission | Jan 18, 2023

After turning in one of the most dominating single-season performances in Louisiana Christian University’s football history, defensive lineman Micah Latin added more honors and hardware to his trophy case this week.