Louisiana strengthens anti-litter efforts with new balloon release law

BATON ROUGE, La. – Legislation aimed at reducing litter and protecting Louisiana’s natural beauty has officially become state law as Act 196. The measure prohibits the intentional release of balloons outdoors and classifies intentional balloon releases as littering under Louisiana law.

LDWF and LDAF Launch Initiative to Support Private Landowners

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) have collaborated to launch the Louisiana Forestry Initiative (LFI), a new statewide cost-share program designed to help private landowners improve forest health and wildlife...

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Macie Smith, Lanell Settle and Pam Womack Sunday. We also sang happy anniversary to John and Lanell Settle.Sunday, Bro. Richard Partridge brought the message from 1 John l:510. “His title was “Killer of Christianity”. He said it was “Guilt”.

DOTD warns motorists to drive with caution during inclement weather, heavy rains

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development strongly urges caution, as some areas of the state are currently experiencing heavy rainfull that can result in flash flooding.

Registration opens for Love Our Waterways, Louisiana’s New Statewide Waterway Cleanup Initiative

BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser are proud to announce registration is now open at LoveLaWaterways.org for Love Our Waterways, a new statewide waterway and shoreline cleanup initiative taking place throughout Louisiana during the month of September.

NSU’s Rodeo Team is back and currently signing competitors

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Rodeo Team signed its first two members for the coming academic year.Sydnie Romero of Welsh, a graduate of Jeff Davis Homeschool, is transferring to NSU from Texas A&M Commerce as a psychology major.

Cleco readies its system and teams ahead of hurricane season

PINEVILLE, La. – May 29, 2026 – The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through the end of November. Cleco is ready and encourages customers to prepare.

NSU to offer Summer Rock Camp

NATCHITOCHES – A Summer Rock Camp will be held at Northwestern State University on June 22-26 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Fine Arts Annex. The fee for the camp is $180, which is due when camp contracts come out.

You don’t need a lot of space to enjoy homegrown tomatoes this summer

Fresh, homegrown tomatoes are as much a symbol of summertime as pool days, ice cream and backyard barbecues. If you don’t have a lot of space for gardening, you may have resigned yourself to missing out on the refreshing flavor of a ripe, just-picked tomato you grew yourself.

Natchitoches native to be grand marshal at Juneteenth Parade that will roll June 19

The Natchitoches Juneteenth Parade will roll through the city Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m.