DOTD announces designation of Ouachita River in Louisiana United States Marine Highway

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that the Ouachita River in northeast Louisiana has been designated as a United State Marine Highway (USMH) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).

LPB gives statement about federal cuts

Last week, Congress passed a rescissions bill that eliminates previously approved federal funding for public broadcasting. For Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), that means a loss of $2.

Terrell wins this year’s red beans & rice cookoff

With his entry “Ashli’s Beans,” Dane Terrell of Natchitoches won first place in the Judges’ Choice Category in the 2025 Red Beans & Rice Cookoff held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.

DeRidder musician named La. State Fiddle Champion at Folk Festival

Ron Yule of DeRidder was named Grand Champion of the 2025 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.

Meeting with potential Campti mill occupants scheduled for Monday

Parish President John Salter, Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr., and others will meet Monday, July 28, at 10 a.m. to address the possibility of an organization opening the recently shuttered Campti Mill.According to Salter, the potential entity would focus on producing small paper items such as envelopes .

Order establishes task force on higher ed reform

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order earlier this week s establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Public Higher Education Reform.

NSU’s ‘Inside AMP’ webinar outlines fast track to in-demand manufacturing jobs

Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two webinars next week for students interested in the Advanced Manufacturing Program, a pathway for students to obtain a degree while attending classes and working hands-on in a regional manufacturing facility.

Chef Tyler Spreen

Unique Louisiana cuisine is star of the London food festival

The Louisiana Office of Tourism (LOT) was joined by New Orleans & Company and Louisiana’s Sweet Spot Ascension Parish at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London July 19-20 as part of a Year of Food trade and media mission.

Louisiana Folklife Center inducts seven into Hall of Master Folk Artists

A traditional crafts person, five musicians and an art historian were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches- NSU Folk Festival.