Students from across the state were elected officers, won contests at 4-H University

(07/02/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — At the 112th 4-H University, the “Krewe De 4-H U” let the good times roll, with Louisiana’s 4-H annual celebration on the LSU main campus. Maddox Fieldhouse was turned into a grand event space for the awards ceremony, where winners and new officers were revealed.

Krewe of Excellence

The Krewe of Excellence announces it court for 2026-27. From left are Duchess of Perfection Select to the Queen, Ms. Anitra Moses; King Excellence XII Select, Mr. Albert Middleton; Ball Captain Select XII, Mr. Ronald K. Helaire; Queen Excellence Select XII, Ms.

State behind in collecting Medicare fraud for millions

(The Center Square) — Louisiana has secured more than $73 million in restitution orders tied to Medicaid fraud and related cases under Attorney General Liz Murrill, but only about $14.5 million has actually been collected.

NSU alumnus named honorary consul of Germany

NSU alumnus named honorary consul of Germany in Honduras Class of 2001 graduate Dieter Fertsch to represent Germany in northern Honduras Northwestern State University alumnus Dieter Fertsch, Class of 2001, has been appointed honorary consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Honduras.

Summer Fun reading activities continue at NP Library during July

Natchitoches Parish Library’s (NPL) next installment of its Summer Reading Program (SRP) children’s performances brings engaging stories to life with puppetry and theatrics performed by Kid Six Productions.

JUST TALKIN’

We’re less than two weeks away from one of JT’s favorite local festivals.That’s the Natchitoches- NSU Folk Festival, which celebrates its 46th year. It’s one of JT’s favorites because it’s inside air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus.

Wondering what’s inside America’s Time Capsule?

Ever wonder what is inside America’s Time Capsule?Below is a list of an item contributed from each state and territory of the United States that will be placed in the Time Capsule that will be buried on July 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA in celebration of America250.

Louisiana contributes items to capsule telling how we lived

The Louisiana America 250 Commission has contributed a collection of letters, messages, and commemorative items to the national America250 Time Capsule, which will be buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4.

Union Pacific announces detour when roads close, weather permitting

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that on Wednesday, July 15, weather permitting, LA 478 at the Union Pacific railroad crossing near the intersection with LA 1 in Natchitoches Parish will be closed.

AG investigation leads to arrest of Hondurans for child sex abuse info

Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested an illegal alien from Honduras on more than 30 counts related to Child Sexual Abuse Material.