Mark Your Calendars! August

Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

‘On Call Week’ recognizes university faculty and personnel with honors

In advance of the school’s 142nd academic year, Northwestern State University personnel began on-call week Monday with the annual Faculty/Staff Institute that included awards, recognitions, introduction of new faculty and President James Genovese’ state of the university address.

La. Homesteader’s Conference Poster Contest has begun

Deadline: September 18, 2026 The winning artwork will: Be featured at the conference, on social media, and other conference promotion outlets Be produced into 16x20 prints to be sold at the conference ($20 per poster) Rules: Any ages can enter Any medium is welcome Absolutely no AIgenerated images...

Riverdale Academy pep rally

Show your Rebel spirit with the first Riverdale Academy pep rally on Friday, Aug. 21.Dress in your best circusinspired attire and help turn Riverdale into the BIG TOP!Be creative, have fun, and remember all outfits must follow school dress code and no inflatable costumes.

Grants Available from NWLA Master Gardeners for Gardening Projects

Does your organization need funds for a gardening project? The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are proud to again offer grants for gardening projects in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, and Red River Parishes. Applications will be accepted August 31 – October 30, 2026.

Community Gatherings - Potlucks with Purpose

By August, everyone is a little tired—and potlucks know it. These are not the carefully coordinated meals of spring celebrations or holiday tables that required sign-up sheets and color-coded plans.

Every Now and Then

I guess it’s time to say it and hope it’ll not fall on deaf ears.“Every now and then.

Ask Rusty:

We Were Bitten by Medicare’s IRMAA this year; What Should I Do?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: My wife and I file our taxes jointly.

LIHEAP appointments begin Aug. 31

The Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services to assist eligible low-income households in Natchitoches Parish with home heating energy costs.

Mother and daugher prepare to begin college together

Shawna Pike and her daughter, Addison Berg, will begin classes together this fall at Northwestern State University's Shreveport campus, where they will experience college from two different stages of life.