Parish Council member ---My untold story

Dear Editor:Greetings: Residents of Natchitoches Parish, please read this.My Under Told Story During a walk along the riverfront on Front Street in late 2015 with my friend Mayor Lee Posey, I said, “Look, if you plan to increase attendance for City events, you will need to bring in big-name stars...

Going to Vote or Else

Why don’t more people show up to vote on Election Day? In elections all over America, fewer voters are turning out at the polls than ever before.The New York Times ran an op-ed piece decrying this national trend, and suggesting that voting be mandatory, just like jury duty.

NORTHWESTERN STATE

The opening weeks of the fall semester have brought renewed energy to Northwestern State University.

Ask Rusty:

Will Social Security Run Out of Money Soon?Dear Rusty: I’m concerned about Social Security running out of funding, since I rely on it for my income and I’m at an age where my having to go back to work is not an option I can consider. The job market for people my age is slim.

Why the timber industry in Louisiana needs to build new markets

(The Center Square) - From the Arkansas line, in all directions down through much of Louisiana, dipping even into Cajun country, you see trees. Everywhere.

Insurance and more dumb television ads

Like most of you, I’ve had my fill of political ads and trial lawyer solicitations that seem to be constantly appearing on TV.But you know what bothers me even more? I’m sick of seeing that goofy commercial of some dumb and disheveled looking guy talking to an ostrich.

III NORTHWESTERN STATE

Aug. 16, On-Call WeekLast week’s On-Call Week activities featured several new elements, including a refreshed approach to professional development for faculty and staff.

Continuing Interest in Edwin Edwards

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards would have turned 99 this week if he had been living.

New law highlights protecting student athletes and regulating NIL agents

Ahead of several new laws taking effect on August 1, Attorney General Liz Murrill is highlighting Senate Bill 389, one of the 24 bills included in her landmark legislative package passed during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session.

36 candidates qualify for Congressional seats in November

The Center Square) – Louisiana voters will have plenty of choices for Congress this fall, but most of the action is concentrated in two races where there is no incumbent to beat.Thirty-six candidates qualified for the state’s six U.S. House seats before the filing period closed Friday, with 19 of...