Landry signs insurance reform, transportation department revamp bills

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed legislation on Monday intended to address the state’s insurance crisis and the reorganization of the state Department of Transportation and Development.

New Louisiana laws prioritize veterans’ rights and support

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF announces the department’s success from the 2025 Regular Session of Legislature.

Latonzia Beavers, Master Teacher at Natchitoches Magnet School

Landry signs ‘Make America Healthy Again’ bill into law

Gov. Jeff Landry, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed a sweeping new law aimed at reshaping how Louisiana regulates food, nutrition, and consumer health.

Work starts Monday on street improvements

City of Natchitoches announces that work will begin July 7 on a street improvement project for which funding is being provided by the FY 2023 Louisiana Community Block Grant program.The program provided $1.1 million for improvements to Brahma Drive, J.C.

JUST TALKIN’

One of the best things about the Fourth of July…for JT anyway…is that it marks the official start of the Tour de France. It’s got to be the most physical draining sporting event there has ever been.It;s been around for 111 years and will cover 2,075 miles from July 5 until the finish on July 27.

NCHS Class of 1985

The committee planning the reunion of the Natchitoches Central High School Class of 1985 is searching for class members to attend the 40-year reunion Oct. 3-4.For more details, call (346)298-3530 or nchs.classof85.reunion@gmail.comemail:

LMTA says Legislature has more work to be done

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) acknowledges the passage of several legal reform bills during the 2025 Legislative Session as a positive step but emphasizes that more work is needed to address the state’s insurance crisis and lawsuit abuse culture.

Dark Woods wins award

FAUNA fights littering

Don’t litter! Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) is offering vouchers toward the cost of spaying and neutering your dogs and cats. Pet owners in Natchitoches and Red River parishes are eligible.