National Purple Heart Day

Aug. 7 was Purple Heart Day, a time to honor and remember service members who were wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of an enemy or while prisoners of war.The following are a few stories of the nearly 2 million who were awarded the medal.Marine Corps Lt. Gen.

Around the World with the Krewe of Dionysos

The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos introduced the 2026 Royal Court on August 2, 2025. Many thanks to corporate sponsor, Riverside Reserve, for providing the beautiful venue and to corporate sponsor, Murphy’s Beverage Catering Service, for providing beverages.

Plant a bit of shade

Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape.

Rotary Club News

La. Guard’s Tiger Brigade and N.Y. Guard’s Fighting Sixty-Ninth unite in historic Iraq deployment

In 2004, Louisiana’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Despite being the Louisiana National Guard’s largest unit, the brigade required auxiliary forces to meet mission requirements.

Back to School Expo

Crafting Louisiana

The annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival was a day of fun and dancing complete with numerous craft booths, folk foods, kidfest, bluegrass and country music, Cajun and zydeco dance lessons, and more.

Pups in the Tub

BOM Bank

Remembering a Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient

When friendly troops fighting in Vietnam needed airpower to survive, Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett didn’t hesitate to come to their rescue.When his aircraft was seriously damaged during that attempt, Bennett made another quick decision — to give up his life so his wingman could survive.