Slight job gains persist across State as workforce reforms roll out

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose to slightly more than 2 million jobs, an increase of 900 from May and 22,900 compared to the same month last year.Private sector employment also continued its steady rise, with 1.

State pays $69 million in unclaimed property

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that $69.3 million in unclaimed property funds was paid to Louisiana residents and former residents in fiscal year 2025.In the program’s history, this is the second-highest annual amount of unclaimed property funds returned to rightful owners.

La Wallet now recognized nationwide as certified for security checkpoints, federal buildings and courthouses

Gov. Jeff Landry and OMV Director Bryan Adams announced LA Wallet is now approved nationwide.

Thomas “Tommy” Tuma appointed new Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife

Long-time Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) employee Thomas “Tommy” Tuma appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Secretary Tyler Bosworth of LDWF announced.“I am excited to have Mr.

Natchitoches Main Street wins $75,000 grant for downtown master plan

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street ingare offer Technical Assistance grants to 11 designated Main Street communities around the state.

‘Reading at the Mansion will be in Baton Rouge’

Secretary of State Nancy Landry invites members of the public to attend “Reading at the Mansion” on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion.

Northwestern State

July 20, 2025As we move deeper into summer, the pace on our campuses remains strong with continued activity focused on growth, improvement, and meaningful engagement.

NSU summer dinner theater on stage at The Venue on Front St.

The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present “Dinner and Doo Wop” July 24-26 and July 29 – Aug. 2 at The Venue on Front Street located at 530 Front Street in Natchitoches. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the show starts at 6 p.m.Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Parish Library Summer Reading Program Children’s performance July 23 entitled Interactive Improv on the Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Northeast Campti Branch. The performance is repeated July 24 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Main Branch at 450 Second St.

Back-to-school Expo