Alexandria International Airport announces completion of runway extension

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) announces the completion of its Runway 18/36 extension, a critical infrastructure upgrade that enhances the airport’s capacity to support larger aircraft and expanding air service demands.

Literary Lagniappe members to discuss Lady Tremaine by Laura Hochhauser

Join fellow Natchitoches readers for Literary Lagniappe, a book club with discussion guided by Marné Deranger July 21 at 10 a.m. for lunch and 6 p.m. for dinner at 524 Front St..

Geek’d Con, Shreveport’s Comic Con returns to downtown Shreveport

Geek’d Con, North Louisiana’s premier comic and pop culture convention, comes back to Downtown Shreveport this summer. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 14th-16th, at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Freshman Connection wraps up summer sessions ahead of fall semester

Orientation program helps incoming students prepare for college through sessions held in Natchitoches and regional locations across LouisianaNorthwestern State University’s Freshman Connection concluded its summer orientation program July 9 after welcoming more than 1,000 incoming students with the...

Folklife Center to present free event with Native Nations International

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a traditional music and dance informance with Native Nations Intertribal at on Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.

State Library announces return of Louisiana Book Festival in October

The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the return of the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31.The 22nd annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Louisiana residents encouraged to use new tools to prepare for hurricane season

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.

Emilyn Horton earns national Phi Mu Alumna Achievement Award

Emilyn Matthews Horton, a 1987, 1993 and 2001 graduate of Northwestern State University, received the Phi Mu Outstanding Alumna Achievement Award for Contribution to the Community, one of the fraternity’s highest national honors.

BPCC offering one-stop enrollment services for students across Northwest Louisiana

Bossier Parish Community College is bringing one-stop enrollment services directly to communities across Northwest Louisiana through a series of registration events designed to help current and prospective students prepare for the Fall 2026 semester.

CHRISTUS Health grows cohort program to NSU healthcare students

In an effort to strengthen the local healthcare workforce and create new opportunities for aspiring clinicians, CHRISTUS Health is expanding its tuition-free cohort program to Northwestern State University (NSU) Cenla campus, Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE) and Louisiana Technical...