Update on Road Closure of US 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou, Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a status update on the current emergency closure of US 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou just east of the Village of Clarence in Natchitoches Parish.

Red River Quilter’s Show Sept. 18–19

This year’s Red River Quilters Quilt Show is scheduled for Sept. 18-19 in Shreveport at the State Fair Grounds Ag Building. This year’s theme is Stars, Stripes & Sitches.There will be 200 judged quilts. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each of the categories.

The Heroes’ Hall of Faith

Entrance into it isn’t because of our remarkable accomplishments.It’s because of our trust in the One Who created us.Yes, Hebrews 11 is often called the “Heroes’ Hall of Faith” chapter because of all the saints’ names who are listed there. Many of them are known to most Bible readers (e.g.

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DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Law enforcement officials from around Louisiana have presented a determined and unified message that, at times, became personal during the kickoff for the Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Library turns up the fun with lasers, lights, little dancers

The NPL Turns Up the Fun with Lasers, Lights, and Little Dancers Natchitoches, LA, August 28, 2026 – A pair of free, “sold-out” events lit up the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) recently as disco lighting and dark lights illuminated the Main Branch’s first floor and invisible laser beams streaked...

More than 500 applications seek rural health Federal funding

(The Center Square) — More than 500 applicants are seeking a share of Louisiana’s new federal rural health funding, but not every request will be approved as they begin deciding how to divide more than $200 million.

Louisiana voters will decide on 10 amendments in November

Louisiana voters will consider 10 constitutional amendments on the November ballot.A constitutional amendment permanently changes Louisiana’s Constitution, the highest law of the state. Also on the ballot is US Senator, US Representatives, regional and local races.

Lagniappe Book Club will meet in September

Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, an evening book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger at the Natchitoches Picnic Company, meeting September 15 at 10 am (lunch) and 6 pm (dinner) at 524 Front St.