Northwest La Master Gardeners Will Not Be Hosting A Garden Tour In 2026

Master Gardeners will NOT be hosting Le Tour Des Jardins this year. But we will continue our tradition of showcasing local, beautiful gardens next year in 2027. Our mission is to educate the public about a variety of plants and gardening ideas in a fun way.

Who, Then, Can Be Saved?

It’s the question the disciples asked and one we should also ask: “Who, then, can be saved?” Yes, that was the natural response of Jesus’ disciples after He said “It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a sewing needle than it is for a rich man to enter into Heaven” (Luke 18:2426).

Character Traits - Joy

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law.

Grants Available to Help Local Communities Celebrate America 250

Louisiana organizations are invited to join the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by applying for a Parish America 250 Program Mini Grant.

Senior Dance Recital will be in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium

The Northwestern State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present its annual Senior Dance Concert on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.

Governor: Check on those around you

In the wake of the murder of eight children in Shreveport, Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein encourage residents to prioritize their emotional well-being and check in on those around them.

Early voting begins Saturday for May 16 election

Early Voting in the Registrar of Voters office is Saturday, May 2, through Saturday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., excluding Sunday, May 3.The office is located inside the Courthouse at 200 Church Street Room 103 Natchitoches.

Members of Cane River Chapter of Daughters of the Amer-ican Revolution presented Librarian’s Thank You Kit tostaff at Natchitoches Parish Library during NationalLibrary Week. The kit included :

NSU Lab School Orchestra wins Gold Mickey Mouse Award

The N.S.U. Middle Lab School Orchestra competed at Festival Disney in Orlando Florida April 8-12. Festival Disney is the premiere international music festival where 50 orchestras, bands and choirs performed with hopes of winning one of the coveted Mickey Mouse trophies.

JUST TALKIN’

Early voting begins on Saturday for the May 16 election. There’s actually a lot on the ballot.Remember, this is the first time in decades we have an open primary on several spots. That means Republicans and Democrats can only vote for a candidate from their party. (Those races are for a U.S.