JUST TALKIN’

JT’s not the only one having trouble obeying the new state law that offers a fine for talking and texting while driving.Around noon Saturday JT noticed an offduty city police officer, in a city police vehicle in front of the college, holding up traffic while he fiddled with his cell phone.

Governor moves to better income for foster youth and children

Gov. Jeff Landry, alongside Alex J.

Louisiana Strawberry: small fruit, big impact, premiers March 3 on LPS

In Louisiana, the strawberry is more than just a sweet treat. It is a fruit that helped shape an entire region of the state. Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) premieres the independent documentary THE LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00pm on LPB stations statewide.

Man injured in fall from roof in Cedar Bend subdivision

A 47-year-old Pineville man was airlifted to a regional trauma center Wednesday, Feb. 25, around 11 a.m. following a fall from a roof in the Cedar Bend area near Natchez.

StoryBrew Coffee Cafe wins grant awarded to small business

Main Street America has announced that Natchitoches’ own StoryBrew Coffee Café is a 2025 Backing Small Business Grant Recipient.The gran is in the amount of in the amount of $10,000.The grant dollars, presented by American Express, were awarded to 400 small businesses around the country.

NSU to have TEAS Test Boot camp

A TEAS Test Boot Camp will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education on Saturday, March 7 from noon until 3 p.m.in the second-floor classroom of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus.Registration is $40 if completed by Feb.

NSU administration releases statement regarding cheer team coach firings

Northwestern State University recently received a report of possible hazing violations by the NSU Cheer Team.The university takes all reports, whether formal or informal, seriously and conducted an investigation into the matter.

Career in Engineering Technology? NSU hosting industry fair March 3

Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host N-Side Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing where prospective high school students can learn about careers and scholarship opportunities, connect with faculty and network with industry professionals in the...

Ed Evans Scholarship will benefit NSU Health & Human Performance student

The legacy of a long-time Northwestern State University faculty member and athletic trainer will live on through a scholarship bearing his name. The Edward C.

Church News

A love fund for Richard Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.