NSU Child Welfare Program seeking items for children and families

–The Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program at Northwestern State University is developing a Child Welfare Simulation Lab to provide hands-on learning experiences for students preparing for careers in child welfare.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

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.

Unrestrained Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Red River Parish Crash

Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single- vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 174 near Catfish Bend Road. The crash, which occurred Aug. 24 at approximately 9:15 a.m., claimed the life of 41-year-old David Purvis, Jr. of Shreveport.

4-H Member Katelynn Albright Shines at Several Livestock Shows

Red River Parish 4-H member Katelynn Albright had an exciting and rewarding summer, traveling across the region and even the country while showcasing her livestock projects.

Update on Road Closure of US 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou, Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a status update on the current emergency closure of US 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou just east of the Village of Clarence in Natchitoches Parish.

Red River Quilter’s Show Sept. 18–19

This year’s Red River Quilters Quilt Show is scheduled for Sept. 18-19 in Shreveport at the State Fair Grounds Ag Building. This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes & Sitches.There will be 200 judged quilts. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each of the categories.

The Heroes’ Hall of Faith

Entrance into it isn’t because of our remarkable accomplishments.It’s because of our trust in the One Who created us.Yes, Hebrews 11 is often called the “Heroes’ Hall of Faith” chapter because of all the saints’ names who are listed there. Many of them are known to most Bible readers (e.g.

Little Rebels

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Law enforcement officials from around Louisiana have presented a determined and unified message that, at times, became personal during the kickoff for the Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Library turns up the fun with lasers, lights, little dancers

The NPL Turns Up the Fun with Lasers, Lights, and Little Dancers Natchitoches, LA, August 28, 2026 – A pair of free, “sold-out” events lit up the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) recently as disco lighting and dark lights illuminated the Main Branch’s first floor and invisible laser beams streaked...