‘Tiger Brigade’ holds deployment ceremony ahead of overseas mission

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Plant a Tree to make a difference

Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being.

Louisiana journalist recalls Roy Acuff friendship in new book release

A new book, Remembering Roy Acuff, The King of Country Music, has been published by Robert Gentry of Many, a journalist for more than 60 years.

JAG artist uses mixed media to demonstrate challenges that young people face today

Natchitoches Jr. High School’s JAG members participated in its Student Development Competition, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This event showcased the talents and skills of JAG members from across the state of Louisiana.Representing Natchitoches Jr.

An evening filled with fellowship, artistic celebration & inspiring message

The ladies literary club known as The Lesche Club of Natchitoches, met April 7 at the First Presbyterian church on Bienville Street where the members and guests enjoyed a delightful evening filled with fellowship, artistic celebration and an inspiring message of community advocacy.

Butte Chiefs of Bayou Bourbeaux

Butte Tribe Chief Rodger Collum announces the publication of “Butte Chiefs of Bayou Bourbeaux,” an oral historical record passed down to Collum by his ancestors.

Melrose Easter Egg-stravaganza

Hundreds hopped over to the historic Melrose on the Cane Plantation Saturday for breakfast, music, face painting, hair braiding, cake walk, games, crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and of course to search for colorful plastic eggs.

4-H Mid-South Food Pantry Competition

Khloe Kaufman, Brenyn Wilson, Braylee Johnson and Rachel Key accompanied by 4-H agents Pam Pearce and Amanda Clark traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to compete in the Midsouth Food Pantry Competition These teens had 40 minutes to prepare a dish using a secret ingredient and items typically found a...

Helping those in need celebrate birthdays

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Azaleas: a staple of Southern gardens

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough in the face of Louisiana’s challenging growing conditions.