The Saga of OJ Simpson

O.J. Simpson died last week. Many younger people will just say “So?” To anyone over 50, his life and his actions created riveting news, and poised him, both good and bad, as one of the most recognizable personalities in American history. O. J. was a little of everything.

Early Voting ends Saturday

Secretary of State Nancy Landry reminds voters that early voting for the April 27 Municipal General Election will continue daily through Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Citizens who want to vote early may do so in person at their parish Registrar of Voters Office or at other designated...

State Treasurer opposes ‘massive fees’ without vote

People hate to be hit with unexpected government fees every month — fees they never approved and may not even know about.

Governor, Secretary recognize military children during Month of the Military Child

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child.

Apply for preservation grants

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation announce the opening of the application period for Historic Preservation and Certified Local Government Grants for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Survey says: Average La. worker 30 hours late each year

The Average Louisiana Worker Strolls into Work 30 hours late each year reveals a survey.•This equates to 35 mins per week.•Late workers are costing the state economy over $713 million each year.•Interactive map showing the breakdown of tardiness across the states.The Price of Procrastination: It...

Tread cautiously for a new Louisiana Constitution

There has been a lot of chatter in recent months about the need to rewrite Louisiana’s Constitution. And for good reason. This original slim document has now blossomed into the nation’s seventh longest state charter with over 83,000 words.

Early voting is April 13-20 but not on Sunday

The Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters office offers the following information regarding the April 27 Municipal General Election.On the ballot City of Natchitoches Mayoral race runoff between Lee Posey and Ronnie Williams, Jr. and runoff race for Councilman at Large between Gregg Burke and...

Who was Caroline Dormon?

This award is named for Dr. Caroline Dormon, a Louisiana naturalist, environmental educator, horticulturist, ornithologist, historian, archaeologist, preservationist, conservationist, and author.Dormon was undoubtedly one of the pioneer interpreters in Louisiana, and in many ways, her influence...

Award winner has numerous accomplishments relative to Dormon Award

Linda Auld accomplishments relevant to the Dormon Award: 1. For over 40 years has raised 148 species of butterflies & moths, studying and photographing their life cycles.2.