Man facing 20 charges of alleged materials of child sex abuse

A joint investigation involving the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office High Tech Crime Unit and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has led to the arrest of a Melrosearea man on multiple felony charges related to the alleged possession of...

Poche scholarship benefits 3 students at Northwestern

For the past decade the Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Foundation has supported Northwestern State University’s competitive bass fishing team, raising money by hosting the DKP Memorial Fishing Tournament on Toledo Bend. But this year’s 10th annual event wasn’t just about fishing and scholarships.

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Alexandria International Airport announces completion of runway extension

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) announces the completion of its Runway 18/36 extension, a critical infrastructure upgrade that enhances the airport’s capacity to support larger aircraft and expanding air service demands.

Literary Lagniappe members to discuss Lady Tremaine by Laura Hochhauser

Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, a book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger July 21 at 10 a.m. for lunch and 6 p.m. for dinner at 524 Front St..

Geek’d Con, Shreveport’s Comic Con returns to downtown Shreveport

Geek’d Con, North Louisiana’s premier comic and pop culture convention, comes back to Downtown Shreveport this summer. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 14th-16th, at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Freshman Connection wraps up summer sessions ahead of fall semester

Orientation program helps incoming students prepare for college through sessions held in Natchitoches and regional locations across LouisianaNorthwestern State University’s Freshman Connection concluded its summer orientation program July 9 after welcoming more than 1,000 incoming students with the...

Folklife Center to present free event with Native Nations International

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a traditional music and dance informance with Native Nations Intertribal at on Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.

State Library announces return of Louisiana Book Festival in October

The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the return of the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31.The 22nd annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.