Louisiana National Guard provides community support on projects

As annual training continues across the state for Louisiana Guardsmen, the 225th Engineer Brigade is hard at work on multiple projects in local communities.

Weaving worries: Fall webworm garden takeover

Step outside just about anywhere in Louisiana right now, and you’re likely to spot dozens of hairy, white caterpillars crawling around. Sometimes, you may even see one fall from overhead, seemingly out of the sky.If you look up, however, you’ll probably notice webs encasing tree leaves and branches.

Double the benefit of every gardening task

You can double the benefit of every gardening task while keeping your garden looking its best. You’ll reduce your workload, help your landscape flourish, and have more time to enjoy its beauty.Don’t spend time and energy bagging and hauling landscape trimmings to the recycling center.

A Clean Louisiana is Good for Business

A Clean Louisiana is Good for Business

Egyptian Knight: The Night of the Egytians

It’s that time of year again for the Northwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. The Krewe of Excellence, of Natchitoches, jump started Mardi Gras Coronation season on Saturday, June 29.This elegant event took place at NSU’S Magale Recital Hall.

4-H Ambassadors have varied and sundry obligations

Ambassadors offer leadership and civic engagement to 4-H members and their communities through service, promotion and education across the state. They are role models for other 4H'ers and serve as positive representatives of the 4-H program.

A Fairy Tale Romance 65 Years in the Making

Once upon a time, in Tampa Bay, Fla., a beautiful baby girl was born to James and Imogene Maples. They named her Evelyn.Over 725 miles west, and two days later, near the small town of Converse, La., a handsome baby boy was born to Sidney and Lillian Evans. They named him Sidney Jr.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Celebration

Photos courtesy of Sports Hall of Fame 

Natchitoches Parish man recognized for his dominance on basketball court at Minnesota college and will be in Rainy River Basketball Hall of Fame

Burtis C. Holden, fondly known as Pee-Wee, emerged as a basketball star from the heart of Louisiana. Raised in Natchitoches Parish, PeeWee, the eldest of two brothers and two sisters, honed his skills on the hardwood from an early age.

Minnesota North College

Minnesota North College – Rainy River, previously Rainy River Community College, is a public community college in International Falls, Minnesota.