Never give up!

Mrs. Norien Robinson and her twin brother were born in the Cypress Community in Natchitoches Parish Aug. 7, 1921 to Lee Alexander and Avis Wilson.Growing up as a child, everyone knew each other from working in the cotton fields.

Mrs. Norien Robinson lives by the words her grandmother told her...

Norien Robinson met her husband, Nathaniel, when they worked in the cotton field. Mr. Robinson passed away in 1970.Mrs. Norien Robinson is 103. She lives with her son and daughter-in-law. She was born Aug. 7, 1921.Mrs. Norien Robinson says working outside gave her freedom and peace.

New Orleans native to lead Red Cross

The American Red Cross has announced the appointment of Kenneth St. Charles, Ph.D. as the new Regional Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana region. In this role, Dr. St.

Study explores how public school students are affected by being late

Attendance Advocacy reports that:•3-in-4 Louisiana Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days for Kids, Finds Study.•2/3 of parents feel it should be their decision (and not the school’s).•8% believed feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork warrants a day off.•showing study results.

Local contestants fare well in Miss Louisiana Pageant

Thirty-two women from throughout the state competed for the title of Miss Louisiana 2024 in Monroe last weekend. And while the crown did not go to a local gal, Miss Natchitoches Parish, Felicia McGill, was first runner-up. Third runner up was Miss Ouachita, Leah Thompson, a Northwestern student.

Tips and Tales with Chef Hunter Lee

Grits are about as southern as it gets. Originating from native Indians and slowly making its way into the antebellum kitchens of the south.Grits are made in many different fashions, some as unique as the people that make them and the cultures, they are made in.

A Fun Gift in a Jar: Spoon Butter

Spoon butter is one of my favorite ways to give a Gift in a Jar. It’s perfect to give as a single jar or tucked in a kitchen gift basket. It is also one of the most beneficial things you can have in your kitchen.

McKinley Alyeska turns 1

Photos by Crystal

Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Program

Natchitoches Parish 4-H hosted Achievement Day in May!

Natchitoches Parish 4-H hosted Achievement Day in May! Over 200 youth and volunteers ended the school year with a celebration that highlighted fire safety, boating and water safety, a snake encounter, a baby gator exhibit, line dancing, Play Street activities and snow cones.