Sheriff Stuart Wright announced that Shona Moses of Natchitoches Parish is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 20232024 school year.She resides in Natchez and plans to attend Northwestern State University. Her field of study is Mass…
This is National Police Week and communities across the United States are honoring and remembering those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.This year, the names of 282 officers killed in the line of…
Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) launched a Public Transit Pilot Program in May 2023. The two-year pilot program is offering firstcome, first-serve public transportation in Natchitoches and Grant parishes.The purpose is to fulfill unmet rural public transportation demands by providing…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled mid-week that the state’s Congressional maps creating two majority black districts- instead of onewould be used in the next election.The controversial redrawn maps did four major things Louisiana leaders wanted. It protected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson-RBenton, it…
Following the dedication ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Pacale`-Roque House restoration on the Cane River Lake downtown riverbank on May 9, the celebration continued with a gala in the Natchitoches Events Center. In addition to delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages, live music…
Centenary College of Louisiana held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 4, at the Gold Dome. The College awarded bachelor of arts and science degrees to undergraduates as well as master’s degrees in education and business.Twenty-one students in the Class of 2024 graduated…
A positive attitude and a dose of determination helped Jose Del Rio of Boutte complete his academic journey at Northwestern State University.Del Rio earned a bachelor’s degree in music education (vocal) K12, following a semester of challenges that included car trouble, flu, weather disruptions and…
Forty high school students from Lakeview High School and Natchitoches Central High School participated in this academic year’s sixth and final Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) event at Northwestern State University. Since last fall, ACE has engaged with nearly 400 high schoolers…
In a remarkable display of community service, the Natchitoches Parish 4-H teen leaders embarked on a mission to provide a nutritious boost to the young minds of Weaver Elementary School.As part of the ongoing celebration of Global Youth Service Day, these dedicated youth prepared and presented “…
Lakeview High School has named Lawrence Seawood as the Head Football Coach for the Lakeview Gators for the 2024-2025 school year. Seawood brings over a decade of coaching experience to the Gators program.A member of the Lakeview coaching staff for 13 years, Seawood has developed a deep…
