Big prizes await winners of Northwestern essay contests

N o r t h w e s t e r n State University is sponsoring two high school contests this year. In addition to the NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest, now in its 18th year, the university will also sponsor the NSU Louisiana High School Creative Expressions Contest.

LaDOTD announces 14 projects with 2 in Natchitoches Parish for striping and sign upgrades

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 14 projects around the state received bids in March. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $47.8 million.Two are in Natchitoches Parish.

Lawmakers urge caution before further lowering State income tax

Efforts to eliminate or significantly reduce Louisiana’s state income tax appear to be on hold this legislative session, as lawmakers have signaled a more cautious approach following recent tax reductions.House Bill 253 by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, and House Bill 411 by Rep.

DA participates in addiction, treatment, prevention panel in Baton Rouge

Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington joined East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III and treatment professionals from across Louisiana on March 11 for a panel discussion hosted by the Victoria’s Voice Foundation in Baton Rouge titled The Future of Addiction...

St. Mary’s Catholic School Honor Roll

St. Mary’s Catholic School announces the names of honor roll students.

NFIB jobs report shows small business employment ticked up in February

NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December.This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and 3.

PAR Guide to the 2026 Constitutional Amendments

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OLD BETHEL NEWS

Easter Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Mark 1:1-8. He said, “We celebrate Christmas, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We celebrate Christmas because of the birth of Jesus Christ; Good Friday because of the Cross and Easter because Jesus Christ is risen. An empty tomb is important.

Toledo Bend Lake Association holds poster unveiling

Shreveport artist Larry Riales’ original artwork and poster number one were presented at the Toledo Bend Lake Association’s Annual Poster Unveiling and Auction April 2 at Cypress Bend Resort.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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.