Study finds 56,743 Louisianians will be spending Christmas alone

amfmtreatment.com Loneliness has quietly become one of America’s most widespread public-health issues - a chronic, grinding isolation that hits people year-round but the holiday season magnifies everything.

Creole exhibit is at Museum

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770-1830 exhibition on display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum through March 15, 2026. The museum is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Executive Director Speaks

Rotarian Paul Rinehart invited and introduced the Executive Director of the Cane River National Heritage Area Rebecca Blankenbaker at the Nov. 4 Rotary meeting. Blankenbaker presented an overview of past, present and future goals of preserving the cultural story of Natchitoches.

ROMartin CEO Retiring

Rotarian Mike Newton welcomed and introduced Roy O. Martin III, CEO & CIO of MARTCO, who announced his retirement at the end of December 2025. He shared the changes in leadership for 2026. In addition, he presented the focus of the company along with present and future goals.

NSU College of Nursing gets $2.6M grant for Workforce Expansion Program

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health has been awarded $2.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

As the semester draws to a close, I want to thank each of you for the energy, professionalism, and commitment you continue to bring to Northwestern State University.

Annual online training for excavation, demolition sites required

A new state requirement mandates that at least one individual on every excavation or demolition site must complete an annual online training provided by Louisiana 811, under the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law (R.S. 1749.11 – 1749.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Unique features for outdoor living

Outdoor living spaces are wildly popular. A 2023 study conducted by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens found that 63 percent of homeowners indicated they would prioritize an outdoor living space if they were to remodel their homes.

‘Affordable literary treasures’ for sale at Season’s Readings’ Mini Book Sale

The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library (FoNPL) invites the community to discover affordable literary treasures at their annual “Season’s Readings” Mini Book Sale, running select days from Dec. 15 through Jan. 3.