Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill

The Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Army, June 14, 1775, and just three days later, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought between British and Colonial forces in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which is now a neighborhood of Boston.

Coronation announces 2026 court

“School Daze-Celebrating Culture, Landmark Achievements,” was the theme for Krewe of The 9’s inaugural Royal Court coronation on June 7 at Northwestern State University’s television center. Ross Williams, Jr. and Tan”Keia Palmer (at center) were crowned King and Queen for the 2026 Mardi Gras season.

Local steer wrestler to compete at National High School Finals Rodeo

Tatum Roberts, a graduating senior from Magnolia Bend Academy has earned a position on the National High School rodeo team.

Local horse aficionados bring home ribbons and more

NSU presents “I Love You to Death: A speakeasy Murder Mystery” Dinner Theater at The Venue on Front Street

“ The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre production of “I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery” continues June 19-21 and June 24-28 at The Venue on Front Street located at 530 Front Street In Natchitoches.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the show starts at 6 p.m.Tickets are available at https://www.

FAUNA Bath Day

It’s time to celebrate refreshing blueberries in Louisiana

School is out, and summer is near. Here’s something else to celebrate: Blueberries — those refreshing, deeply hued orbs of sweetness — are now ripening on bushes across Louisiana.Blueberries are among the easiest fruit crops to grow.

Army to change names of seven installations

The U.S. Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Battle of Mogadishu.

Summer Dinner Theatre to present ‘I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery’

The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present “I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery” June 17-21 and June 24-28 at The Venue on Front Street located at 530 Front Street In Natchitoches. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the show start at 6 p.m.Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.

NSU Folklife Center will present Grammy winner Chubby Carrier

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “A Life of Zydeco: A Musical Informance with Chubby Carrier” on June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches.