I Tried celebrates legacy of Ben D. Johnson

Hundreds showed up Aug. 29 for the third annual “I Tried” fundraiser, a celebration of Mr. Ben Johnson’s life and his legacy held at Riverside Reserve. The Ben D.

‘Kid entrepreneurs’ launch popular popcorn brand

Inspiration can be found through a variety of situations, but sitting in front of the TV with a bowl of snacks and watching “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” might not be the first way one thinks of to start a business.

Look what the chicken dug up!

For many years, people in Natchitoches Parish wondered where the descendants of the Native Americans within the parish were. The historical Natchitoches Indians are long gone. Some say they have relocated toward Toledo Bend along the Louisiana/Texas border. Others say they are extinct.

Northwestern grants tenure to 17 and gives promotions to others

Northwestern State University has granted tenure to 17 faculty members and 17 faculty have received promotions effective with the start of the 2024-25 academic year, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel.

NSU military graduate bound for logistics leadership course

Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted a commissioning ceremony Monday for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga of New Iberia.

Daughter of Lott Oil Co. employee is new recipient of scholarship

Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co.

Savoring culture through international summer internships

Northwestern State University students in the Hospitality Management and Tourism program got a taste of international culture through summer internships abroad.

Krewe of Dionysos Under the Big Top

Royal Court was held on August 17, , at the Riverside Reserve. Food was catered by the Krewe and beverages were provided by Murphy_sBeverage Catering Service. Live music by River Katz, from LakeCharles, kept attendees on the dance floor.

Examine LaDOTD document of plans online

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces its plans for $67.5 million in supplemental funding to support the preservation and maintenance of existing roads, highways and infrastructure statewide.

Law enforcement officers prefer taking you to jail than the alternative

While many people will be on vacation this Labor Day, law enforcement officers across the state will work through the holiday, looking for impaired drivers during the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.