Red River Parish Library Director Announces Retirement

To my friends and patrons of the Red River Parish Library. It is with a great sense of pride, accomplishment, and of course sadness I must announce my retirement as director.

C&C Forest Products Invests Over $21 Million to Rebuild Coushatta Sawmill

• The project is expected to create 333 new job opportunities in the Northwest Region.• The rebuild will modernize a legacy sawmill with updated equipment and a reconfigured site in Coushatta.• Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.COUSHATTA, La.

McNeese State University Confers Degrees on Local Graduates

McNeese State University will confer degrees on 675 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 166th commencement Friday, May 22, in McNeese’s Townsley Law Arena.The spring class of 2026 includes graduates from 32 parishes, 23 states, two U.S.

Student is recipient of honor society award for academic success

Madelynn Misuraca of Natchitoches was named a recipient of the Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship awarded by Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First -Year Academic Success.Selection is based on maintaining a 3.

U.S. Will Shine as Primary Host, Competitor, in World Cup

In the hectic and troubled times in which we live, we seek unifying worldwide events. In fact, it could be said that global competition underscores the international language of athletics. One such event is upon us.The FIFA World Cup soccer competition will be played primarily in the U.S.

Summer of '76

There was almost no breeze. Record temperatures were being shattered in England, and the Southern US was also pretty darn hot.In spite of the hot weather, three kids in Arkansas decided that it would be a great idea to live in my backyard for most of the summer of 1976.

Conserving fuel as prices rise

Fuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country’s roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks on the road in the United States in 2024 were electric.

Louisiana has Climbed Seven Spots in Rankings for “Best States for Military Retirees”

Baton Rouge, LA-Today, Governor Landry announced that Louisiana has climbed seven spots in WalletHub's 2026 'Best States for Military Retirees' rankings, rising from No. 26 in 2025 to No. 19 this year.

HVAC Systems Under Stress: What Happens When Summer Temperatures Surge

(Feature Impact) Stretches of scorching summer days may leave you and your family feeling like you just can’t quite get (or stay) cool. If you find yourself resigned to cooler rooms or leaving ceiling fans on constantly, it might be time to check your air conditioner.

Our screen culture increasingly can’t read

We’ve been having a debate about “book bans” in recent years, but given the steep decline in student literacy, the deeper question is how anyone would notice whether a book is available in a school library or not.