La. DOTD will begin work on La.6 Jan.5

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises that on Monday, Jan. 5, construction will begin on LA6 Eastbound and Westbound in Natchitoches Parish. This work will begin on LA6 near Settles Boat Landing Road and proceed to the intersection with Route LA 1.

Local leaders share resolutions and goals for the New Year ’26

“Approach the new year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” Michael Josephson New Year’s resolutions are goals or promises we make to ourselves to achieve or maintain in the upcoming year.

JUST TALKIN’

Every Happy Holiday Greeting should include a wish for: Out with the old and in with the new and wishing you happiness and prosperity.But JT would add that you and yours find joy, health, and success, and that you enjoy more friendship and new adventures.

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Fires Contained

La. National Guard mobilizes to support law enforcement efforts in New Orleans

The Louisiana National Guard mobilizes security forces in New Orleans, La. in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement to enhance capabilities, stabilize the environment, assist in reducing crime, and restoring public trust. The U.S.

Louisiana closes record year wtth new investment, strong momentum

Louisiana Economic Development announced historic results for 2025, the largest year of investment and job creation in Louisiana’s history, with more than $61 billion in capital investment and over 9,300 direct new jobs generated since January.

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Notary Public exam prep course to begin Jan. 27 at Northwestern

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Jan. 27. The early bird fee is $499 until Jan. 7 and $519 after that date.

Alum fully funds endowed scholarship in memory of Joe and Bettye Salter

The late Joe Salter, a distinguished alumnus of Northwestern State University and former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and his family were honored during a scholarship celebration Dec.

NSU Radiography program receives 8-year accreditation from JRCERT

Northwestern State University’s Radiography Program has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This achievement represents the highest level of accreditation granted by the agency.