Northwestern State University in Natchitoches awarded 860 graduates during Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14.Spring 2026 graduates are listed by town. Jena: Taylor Brown, Jacobie Wilson, Brittany Crooks, Ella Jensen, Alyson Overstreet, Rosalyn Hall, and Chels...

Northwestern State University in Natchitoches announced their Dean’s List and Honor List students for the Spring 2026 semester.Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99.From LaSalle Parish, Jena students Ella Jensen, Morgan Paul, an...

A new regional Prescribed Burn Association, the Louisiana Tall Timber PBA, has been organized to help landowners across central Louisiana plan and conduct safe prescribed burns. The nonprofit elected its first slate of officers: President Bret Burns of Caldwell Parish; Vice President Madelon Carter,...

The Fourth of July is approaching, and this year’s holiday marks a special milestone: The United States of America is officially 250 years old. Folks ...

An unannounced tactical shakedown at the Catahoula Correctional Center in Harrisonburg June 11 resulted in little contraband items seized signifying s...

Despite the weather, Jonesville Mayor Loria Hollins noted the town’s annual Juneteenth celebration was a great success. The mayor posted her comments ...