Employment quarterly statistics for 2nd quarter generally positive

Leaders for a Better Louisiana today released its Quarterly Economic Update on Louisiana, a data-driven review of how the state’s economy performed in the second quarter of 2026 relative to its 15 Southern peers. The picture it paints is generally positive, though not without some caution flags.

Secretary praises Cassidy’s bill to support spouses of veterans lost to suicide

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) applauds U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Knights of Columbus Council 1357 share fish fry profits

The Natchitoches Knights of Columbus Council 1357 raised $3,400 with their annual fish fry. This year they teamed with Magee’s Patio Restaurant and 3-J’s Four Way.Restaurant owner Knight John Abraham offered his services to cook over 680 meals, donating $5 of each sold.

State Treasurer urges President to take action on unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds

Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming, M.D., joined 29 other members of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) by signing a letter urging President Donald Trump and the U.S. Treasury Department to take action to reunite Americans with approximately $39 billion in unclaimed U.S.

There’s still time to win big in NPL’s summer Reading Program

Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) patrons of every age still have time to complete their Summer Reading Program goals, with prizes, drawings, and a free t-shirt or tote on the line before the reading logbook closes Friday, July 31st.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

This past Sunday, Bro. Scot Ivey brought the message from 1 John 1-2:2. He said Jesus provide blood for our atonement. The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us form all sin. He talked about in Leviticus there were rules about animals that were unclean to eat.

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Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

La. Book Festival is in October

The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the return of the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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