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.

ROTC cadets

Northwestern State University Demon Battalion Commander Todd Gladish of Willis, Texas, center, delivered encouraging remarks to fellow ROTC cadets during the Fall 2025 Activation ceremony for the 76th Demon Battalion.

Louisiana to once again join the Pasadena Tournament of Roses

For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will roll in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, and on the screens of audiences across the world.

Northwestern State University’s Department

Northwestern State University’s Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies awarded the endowed Advance English Scholarship to the inaugural three recipients. They are Koby Brevelle of Marksville, Kayden Snell of Lake Charles and Madison Swift of Bossier City.

A Celebration of Effort

Dear Friends, Tonight we gather for more than an event. We gather to honor a story, one written by every graduate, volunteer, donor and partner who believed in the power of trying.The Ben D.

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