Hurricane Lilies are Southern garden heirlooms

Have you noticed some red flowers popping up, seemingly out of nowhere, lately? Chances are you have been graced by the presence of hurricane lilies.These flowers tend to show up in August and September — peak hurricane season in Louisiana, hence their name.

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Society Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Season!

In 1966, the symphony society was formed as a college/community collaboration to promote music and the arts in the Natchitoches community. It has grown from to just a few scholarships in the early years to over 29 students receiving symphony society scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.

Northwestern State announces 2025 Homecoming Honor Court

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2025 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against East Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Robeline Heritage Festival

Friday, Oct. 45:30 p.m. Free Hot Dogs Hay Ride Children’s Activities 7 p.m. Willie Stewart Family & FriendsSaturday, Oct. 58 a.m. Donuts & Coffee 10 a.m. Children’s Parade Scavenger Hunt Cornhole Tournament 11:30 a.m. Queen’s Tea1 p.m. Parade Line Up 2 p.m. Parade 3:30 p.m. Announcements 4:30 p.m.

Lakeview Homecoming Court

La. Guard’s Tiger Brigade marks 20th Anniversary of redeployment and hurricane response

This fall, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, commemorates the 20th anniversary of its redeployment from Iraq in September 2005, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Line dancing class to begin at Northwestern

A line dancing class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Tuesday, Sept. 9. The class will be taught on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. through Oct. 14 in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building.

Summer is winding down, and fall is coming Here’s what to do in the garden

The kids have gone back to school, football season is upon us and pumpkin spice-flavored products are back. That can mean only one thing: Fall will be here soon — on Sept. 22, to be exact.Our gardens are beginning to wither in the heat, signaling the coming transition from summer to fall.

Louisiana Army National Guard commissions 16 new officers

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs OfficeFamilies, friends, mentors and fellow Soldiers filled the Post Theater at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, La.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingLine dancing class by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education Sept. 9- Oct. 14 on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65.