Natchitoches Parish students soar in performance on LEAP

The LEAP results released last week are from the 2025-2026 school year. Students across the State improved or maintained Mastery+ in 28 of the 31 grades and courses assessed by LEAP (90%).According to the new state data.

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Saline Lake drawdown will begin on or about July 13 for 8 feet

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn Parishes) for giant salvinia control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.

Folk Festival opens Saturday in Prather Coliseum with music, exhibits and more

The 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 S. Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches.

JUST TALKIN’

JT is beginning to see a few election campaign signs popping up across town. He’s not talking about the ones for federal and statewide races that have been here for a while. He is talking mainly about Parish Sheriff..which is a long way off before qualifying.

United Way Day of Caring draws 400 participants

More than 400 participants united across Northwest Louisiana on Thursday, May 14, helping local nonprofit organizations save an estimated $55,691.88 in labor costs during United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s (UWNWLA) annual Day of Caring, presented in part by Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.

BPCC offers one-stop enrollment services to students for fall

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.

Drake Owens

Drake Owens

Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana launches Make Every Summer Moment Matter

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana announces the launch of “Make Every Summer Moment Matter,” a Summer Match Campaign, made possible through the support of Broussard, David & Moroux, an advocate for local youth.

Visit with the Bagpipe Saturday at HOF and Museum

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present “A Visit with the Bagpipe” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The event will be free and open to the general public.