Young artist is State winner in American Heroes Art Contest

Congratulations to Natchitoches Parish 4Her Lilah Cohver. She was selected as a state winner for the American Heroes Art Contest and will travel to Washington, D.C. to have her artwork exhibited at the Great American State Fair.

Natchitoches Parish Library

Natchitoches Parish Library

Harness Peanut Power for Improved Cognitive Health

(Feature Impact) A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles – it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the body; it shapes memory, mood and cognitive health.

Vacation Hangover: The Financial Stress Travelers Feel After the Trip

(Feature Impact) Weekend getaways and cross-country trips are supposed to offer a break from daily routines and financial stress. Yet for many travelers, the return home comes with an uncomfortable reality: the trip cost far more than expected.

Megan Grace Badeaux Weds Stephen Anthony Mayeux

Megan Grace Badeaux and Stephen Anthony Mayeux were married at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on March 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. The ceremony was both touching and solemn, with Father Luke Lafleur officiating the Nuptial Mass. Organ music, including “Canon in D” by J.

Red River 4-H Has Three Events in May

Pet show- May 16th at 10 AM at the Red River Parish Fairgrounds livestock barn for all 4H members! Several categories include cutest, friendliest, best dressed animal and 4Her, and more! Animals should be brought in a carrier, or on a leash. Deadline to register is May 13th.

Liberty Hill Cemetery Assn. Announces Historic Preservation Initiative Invites Public to Memorial Day Observance

Liberty Hill, Louisiana — The Liberty Hill Cemetery Association is pleased to announce its intent to formally pursue historic designation through both the State of Louisiana and the National Register of Historic Places.

Fiery summer heat no problem for Dragon’s Breath Celosia

For centuries, folktales told in cultures around the world have included a fearsome creature: the firebreathing dragon.While dragons are pure fantasy, flaminghot Louisiana summers are an all-toofamiliar reality for us gardeners.

Oven-Fried Catfish

* 4 catfish fillets * 2 eggs (scrambled) * 1 cup plain breadcrumbs * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tbsp no-salt Cajun/Creole seasoning (adjust to taste) * Vegetable cooking spray1.Preheat oven to 350 and spray baking sheet with cooking spray.2.

Crawfish Jambalaya

* 1 lb Peeled Crawfish Tails * 2 1/2 Rice cooker cups Medium-grained white rice * 10.