Colleges, universities recognize graduates and honor students

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,775 degrees on earlier today during Spring 2026 Commencement May 15.t.

Commissioner urges use of LDI resources

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is reminding Louisianans to prepare now for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season by taking advantage of updated Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) storm resources, including a redesigned web page and mobile app.

Larry W. Cole Scholarship Dinner will be Oct. 31 at Fairview Baptist

The Larry W. Cole Sportsman Scholarship Dinner will be Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church for an evening of great food, laughter and giving back to the next generation.

Don’t miss the Summer Reading Big End Bash Thursday

Professor Universe traveled through time to save the world from disaster with help from the children of Natchitoches Parish during a recent visit to the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL).

Louisiana Library cardholders can enjoy free access to State Parks

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced that library cardholders in all 64 parishes can now enjoy free access to Louisiana’s State Parks through the expanded Check out Louisiana program.

STEAM Explorer Camp: Students learn valuable lessons

Natchitoches Parish students met at Natchitoches Magnet School for the STEAM Explorers Camp presented by the Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation (NCIF). The three-week camp took place June 22- July 9.

Young alumni return to launch careers at Northwestern

Four recent Northwestern State University graduates have returned to campus, this time as employees, beginning professional careers at the university where they earned their degrees.

Mark Your Calendars! July

OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Playing in the Mud: Beginners Ceramics Classes will be at Northwestern in Aug., Sept.

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer Playing in the Mud: Beginning Ceramics on Thursday evenings Aug. 20-Sept. 24.This course is an introduction to working with clay.

Louisiana Orphan Train Museum will give presentation at mansion

The Old Governor’s Mansion will host a special presentation by the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4.