JUST TALKIN’

There’s really no way to describe the heat we are “enjoying.”JT’s not sure where you might stand on “Global Warming,”but this heat wave proves to JT at least that there’s something to it. We are hotter and dryer than we have ever been…and you can blame who you want to.

Marthaville Heritage Pageant Queens

These lovely queens were selected July 11 at the Marthaville Heritage Queens Pageant at First Baptist Church in Marthaville. The queen in each age group received a crown and sash.

Phlebotomy technician training will begin Sept. 8 at NSU

A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement in Natchitoches starting Sept. 8. The class will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Natchitoches Northwestern Symphony Society

Bossier City has better safety rating than does Shreveport

(The Center Square) – Shreveport and Bossier City are listed in at least eight safestor most-dangerous city rankings this year by websites or companies who help consumers with relocation and travel decisions, but federal and state data contradict many of those ratings, according to a Center Square...

State begins rewriting public school funding formula

The Center Square) – Louisiana officials began a potentially sweeping rewrite of the state’s public school funding formula Thursday, with members of a new task force signaling that teacher pay, declining enrollment and vast differences in local tax bases will be central to the debate.

Get ready for Creole Family Festival

St. Augustine Catholic Church will host the Creole and Family Festival Oct. 911 t the church at 2262 Hwy. 484 in Isle Brevelle. The family friendly event is free.Friday events from 6-10 p.m. include: •Fried Fish and trimmings•Festival T-shirts for sale•Music by DJ JoeySaturday events begin•8 a.m.

Tale care of pets in the heat

Keep your pets safe this Independence Day and throughout the hot summer months. Independence Day celebrations and soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.While summer hasn’t officially begun, rising temperatures demand our attention to the special care our pets need to avoid heatstroke.