Sen. Cassidy, Grassley, group of Republicans hope to strengthen violent crime statutes and prevent future crime with new bill

colleagues introduced the Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act to strengthen violent crime statutes and help prevent future crime. The bill would address ambiguity and conflicting court decisions by clarifying penalties for violent offenses like carjacking, robbery, and kidnapping.

Louisiana Farm Bureau set for record-breaking annual convention

The Louisiana Farm Bureau is gearing up for its largest annual convention ever, with over 1,500 farmers and their families registered to attend the four-day event in New Orleans.The 103rd LFBF convention will take place from June 26-29 at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal St.

Learn to be a private eye at NSU during basic training course

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a 40Hour Basic Private Investigator Training Course on July 11-13 and 18-20 in the second-floor classroom of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus.The class will be on Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

‘Pick Up Your Brush’ painting class at Northwestern will focus on lake, magnolia

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 3, 10 and 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.

BOM will sponsor Northwestern Athletics Scholarship Auction

The 19th biennial Northwestern State Athletics Scholarship Auction presented by BOM Bank is Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Natchitoches Events Center. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the main program begins at 6 p.m.

BOM Donation

BOM donated desk fans and cases of water to Monica Evans in support of her community fan drive. The distribution date was June 21 in the St. Maurice community. From left are BOM’s Nicole Williams and Kristen Carpenter and Evans.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

June 22, 2025As we near the end of June, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued dedication and support during these summer months.

GOSHEP, La. National Guard prepare for hurricane season

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana National Guard and other emergency support function partners came together during GOHSEP’s quarterly coordination meeting, held June 3 in Baton Rouge, as the State approaches the 20th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina...

Southern University entertains kids at STEM summer camp

More than 100 middle and high school students from across the Baton Rouge area are participating this week in Southern University and A&M College’s 2025 Carbon STEM Summer Camp — a dynamic, hands-on learning experience held June 23–27.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

Ongoing Natchitoches Parish Library Summer Reading Program Children’s performance Schedule Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.