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Happy Independence Day

It is the Soldier by Charles M. Province It is the soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It’s almost time to harvest figs

The figs are green, plump and plentiful. Yes, it’s almost fig harvest season in Louisiana, and soon it will be time to use the delicious, nutritious fruit in preserves, baked treats and other goodies.

Roy and Bonnie DeBlieux celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Roy M. DeBlieux and his wife Bonnie K. Kirkpatrick DeBlieux of Jacksonville N.C.. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 7, 2025.Roy’s parents were John C. DeBlieux Jr. and Jean E. DeBlieux of Natchitoches and Bonnie’s parents were Davis A. Kirkpatrick Sr.

Natchitoches members excel at 4-H University

While it wasn’t called 4-H University until recently, the event just completed its 111th rendition on the LSU main campus. This year’s theme was “Leading the New Frontier.” And for some, being in Baton Rouge and staying on the campus for a week was exactly that — a new frontier.