AgCenter unlocks secrets beneath the soil for sweet potato yields

A dedicated group of researchers are behind the sweet potato casserole that will grace many Louisiana tables on Thanksgiving.

LSU Collaboration brings cost-saving drone technology to Louisiana farmers

Agriculture is a $13 billion piece of the Louisiana economy. A new collaboration between LSU of Alexandria, the LSU AgCenter, and local Louisiana business Guardian Aerial is bringing precision agriculture to life, giving Louisiana farmers a new tool to add to their toolboxes.

Meet your neighbor: Dr. Nick Taylor

Natchitoches starts nearly 600 miles away, along the Texas–Mexico border in McAllen, Texas.

NSU faculty are Cenla Boardbuilders graduates

Two members of the Northwestern State faculty completed the Cenla Boardbuilders program, which offers governance training for individuals looking to take their volunteering to the next level. Dr.

Book enthusiasts sip, nosh as Shreveport author discusses her latest thriller set in Natchitoches

Ever since The Natchitoches Picnic Company relocated to its new, larger space on Front Street, Owner Laurie Berry and Book Reviewer Marné Deranger have been brainstorming ways to expand our bookish community here in Natchitoches. They started two book clubs —10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Educator offers classroom management strategies at book signing

The Natchitoches Parish Library will host Dr. Monte’ L. Demars, known as the “Dean of Discipline” for his skillful classroom leadership, for a book signing of his latest release “The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management” on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Lesche Club---friendship, learning, tradition and a shared joy

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met Nov. 3 and what a delightful gathering it was.

CASA hosts Superhero Run to support children in foster care

CASA of Central Louisiana hosted its first-ever Superhero Run on Nov. 1, bringing together more than 100 community members to raise awareness and support for children in foster care.

Elementary Lab honors veterans NSU first lady shares message with students

Northwestern State University First Lady Martha Janes Genovese was featured speaker at the NSU Elementary Lab School Veterans Day program, a student-led that honored those who served and are serving in the United States armed forces. The event was hosted by the school’s 4-H Club.

Veterans Day programs culminate at Veterans & Memorial Park Tuesday

The Natchitoches Central High School Army J.R.O.T.C. will host its Annual Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the main gym. The Battalion is also providing light refreshments and snacks from 8 to 9 a.m. a.m. in the school’s cafeteria for all veterans that attend.