This is the last month to submit your entry for VFW Post 7287’s Higher Education Scholarship. VFW Commander Barry McCoy said, “We want to help students whose parents or legal guardians are US veterans with the cost of higher education. They may plan to go to either a college, trade school, or other higher learning facility.”
The scholarship is for a student whose parent is a Veteran. McCoy said, “The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a veteran’s service organization. We want to help local veterans with paying for their child’s education. So, Post 7287 is offering this scholarship.” McCoy added, “The child must reside in Red River Parish, and they can attend any school of higher learning they wish.”
The scholarship pays $5,000 and applications have been provided to schools in the parish. Guidance counselors or school officials can supply information about the scholarships. Students or parents may contact VFW Post 7287 directly at 318-932-6557 or email to vfw7287@att.net for additional information.
Any high school graduate with at least a 2.0 GPA may apply. Applicants will be asked to furnish a brief essay describing their educational plans and reason for being awarded the scholarship.
Applicants must furnish proof of graduation and acceptance to an institution of higher education. They must also provide proof of the parent or legal guardian’s Honorable Discharge from any branch of the US military.
Registration deadline is May 1, 2025. Applicants are responsible for getting completed application packets back to Post 7287 by the deadline. The selection of scholarship winners will be announced during the high school graduation season.
In the Fall of 1993, Nicole Woods was a newlywed Sophomore at Northwestern State University. After a visit to the then Crisis Pregnancy Center, she learned she was also pregnant with her first child. With the support of the late Mrs. Terri Galloway, a volunteer at the Center, she began her motherhood journey with the encouragement of a small group of women who were determined to make a positive impact on expectant mothers in the community. Her oldest son, Colt, was born in May of 1994 but not without complications that resulted in an orthopedic issue. With the support of her family and the amazing volunteers at the Center, she was able to properly care for him with the confidence they all helped to instill. More than 30 years later, Nicole Woods has been named the Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center.
Nicole went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University and spent the next 20 years working in the criminal justice and non-profit arenas. She would also go on to become Mom to Farrah and Chase. She is very active in the community and serves as President of the Natchitoches Lions Club. She was awarded the 2024 Natchitoches Historic Foundation’s President’s Award for her support of her hometown. Nicole and her husband, Sammy, are members of First Baptist Church, both are avid golfers and supporters of the 4-H program.
The Center is maintained by an outstanding Leadership Team. Sandy Keller serves as the WRC Program Manager. Sandy was born and raised in Indiana. Since earning her bachelor’s in social work, she has worked with children and families for several years in a non-profit organization. She is the proud mother of three and grandmother to one. She has had a passion for pregnancy centers for many years and volunteered with Crisis Pregnancy Centers in both Indiana and Louisiana. She has called Louisiana home for the last 12 years, with Natchitoches becoming her home when she joined the WRC staff in July, 2022. Sandy enjoys the role of Program Manager because she has been able to work with and support clients by managing volunteers, client schedules, classes as well as the Little Rose Boutique. Sandy also works directly with volunteers and gets the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients as needed.
She played a vital role in the creation of the Rose Long Educational Center which provides space for onsite educational programs for community members and clientele. She is excited about the future of WRC and the possibility of additional educational opportunities to benefit new parents.
Brandi Kay serves as the Center’s Office Manager. Brandi joined the Women’s Resource Center as Office Manager in August 2024, boasting an impressive 10-year financial tracking and record management background. Focused on consistently delivering exceptional outcomes in grant and donor tracking, daily office tasks, event coordination and communication; Brandi ensures that the Center continues to be a good steward to our supporters and clients. A long-time resident of Flora, Brandi has been married to Johnny for 22 years and they have two children, Cailynn and Conner. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, crafting, and baseball games.
Established in 1989 as the Crisis Pregnancy Center, it has now evolved into the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) and serves as the only Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic in a 50-mile radius. The Center currently serves women from Bienville, DeSoto, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, Vernon and Winn and is here to serve anyone who is, or may be, pregnant. The Center focuses on offering hope and enables expectant mothers to make educated decisions.
The mission of the WRC is to educate and empower individuals to make life-affirming choices. The Center offers 100% free and confidential services such as pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and material assistance to mothers from pregnancy through the baby’s first year regardless of insurance status or income. With over 850 educational visits in 2024, the Center offers classes in: Child Safety, Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding Education, Healthy Beginnings (a two-part nutrition class in partnership with the LSU Ag Center), Carseat Safety and Financial Literacy (in partnership with Engage Federal Credit Union).
The success of the WRC is strongly based on the support of its advocates, volunteers and donors. While some grants are received, the Center offers numerous ways to support through monetary and material donations. Individuals and organizations are vital to the day-to-day operations of the Center. From the support of volunteers to NSU special interest groups to local churches, the Center draws its strength from supporters in all forms.
Fundraisers are an important part of the Center’s success and two major fundraisers are quickly approaching. We are excited to announce that this year the Run Baby Run will be held in conjunction with the 28th Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival. On May 10th, runners, walkers and supporters will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Natchitoches while supporting the Center. When Jazz Fest organizer (and WRC Supporter) Rodney Harrington was asked about this new collaboration he said “I think it’s awesome that the Run Baby Run is going to be held the morning of the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival on May 10th! It’s going to be a spectacular day in our town. The participants will be able to finish their run, shower and still make it down to the riverbank in time to hear Gretchen Wilson, the BAR-KAYS and all the other great acts at the festival. See y’all there!”
The largest fundraiser of the year, The Right to Life Gala, is slated for the evening of September 18th at the Natchitoches Event Center. This premier event is a sellout year after year, so plan to buy your tables early this year.
All information on the Center and its events can be found on the Women’s Resource Center’s Facebook page, at wrcnatchitoches.org or by visiting 107 North Street, Natchitoches.
Anyone interested in becoming a client, a volunteer, a donor, or have questions can call 318-357-8888.
Northwestern State University’s Department of Physical Sciences and Department of Biology and Microbiology have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Louisiana Crime Laboratory in Shreveport.
Under the agreement NLCL will provide internships for students in either forensic laboratory science or forensic investigation degree programs.
“This MOU between Northwestern State University (NSU) and the North Louisiana Crime Laboratory (NLCL) provides invaluable experiential learning opportunities for our students pursuing degrees in forensic laboratory science and forensic investigation,” said Dr. Christopher Lyles, director of the School of STEM at NSU. “By offering structured internships, the collaboration ensures that students gain practical, hands-on experience under professional supervision, enhancing their skills and employability upon graduation. The partnership also helps students understand real-world professional standards and expectations, better preparing them for successful careers in forensic science.”
NSU will ensure students meet the educational and professional requirements set forth by NLCL prior to accepting students into their programs.
NLCL was established in Shreveport in1970 to serve the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster in northwest Louisiana and has expanded to cover 30 parishes in north and central Louisiana. Laboratories are located in Shreveport and Alexandria with a drop off location in West Monroe.
A significant milestone in the history of the NLCL System was its initial accreditation by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) in September 1986 and it has retained accreditation each year.
Pictured: North Louisiana Crime Laboratory System Director Joey Jones, front left, and Northwestern State University President James T. Genovese sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the NLCL and NSU. Under the agreement, NLCL will provide internships for NSU students in either forensic laboratory science or forensic investigation degree programs. Also attending the signing ceremony are, back from left, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Francene Lemoine, Director of the School of STEM Dr. Christopher Lyles, Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel, Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Chad Thibodeaux, NLCL Lab Director Amy Patton and NLCL Operations Director Alanna Brauer.
The Louisiana Department of Economic Development’s CEO Roundtables is a yearlong peer-to-peer learning experience whereby ~15 growth-oriented business leaders discuss business challenges and successes across a number of topics under the guidance of an experienced facilitator.
Interested applicants should meet the below criteria and must apply online by the deadline of March 31st to be considered. Read our recent news release.
Generate at least $600,000 in annual gross revenue
Employ at least 5 full-time equivalent employees
Have the desire and capacity to grow, particularly beyond their local market
Northwestern State University Theatre & Dance students performed in “Twelve Angry Jurors” last fall.
17th annual event will focus on ‘Louisiana Dramas’
By Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director of the Louisiana Folk Life Center
NATCHITOCHES – The 17th annual Louisiana Studies Conference will be held Sept. 13 at Northwestern State University. The conference committee is now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming conference on any aspect of the 2025 conference theme “Louisiana Dramas,” as well as creative texts by, about, and/or for Louisiana and Louisianans.
“Although we are especially interested in proposals that deal with the theme of ‘Louisiana Dramas,’ all papers, creative writing and short performances (dance, music or theatric) that address any aspect of Louisiana studies are welcome,” said Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center.
Proposals are being solicited for 15-minute presentations from scholars at all career stages as well as graduate students. Creative work (film, creative non-fiction, lyric or instrumental music compositions, short fiction and poetry) is welcome. Undergraduates are invited to submit, provided they are working with the guidance of a trained scholar. All presenters under 18 years of age must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Registration for students is free. Registration for all other conference participants will be $50.
Abstracts (300 words max.) for scholarly proposals and creative writing should be sent as e-mail attachments to Dr. Shane Rasmussen, rasmussens@nsula.edu. Presentations should run no longer than 15 minutes.
Applicants should include a separate cover page with name, affiliation, mailing and e-mail address and the title of the presentation. E-mails should be titled “2025 Louisiana Studies Conference Submission.” An e-mail acknowledgement of having received each abstract will be send within one week of having received it. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgment should resend the submission.
The deadline for submissions is June 1. Accepted presenters will be notified via e-mail by July 1, if not before.
This interdisciplinary conference will be accepting proposals from the following disciplines: American studies, anthropology, architecture, archival studies, communications, craft, creative writing, criminal justice, cultural studies, cultural tourism, dance, design, education, English and literary studies, environmental studies, ethnic studies, fashion design, film studies, fine arts, folklore, gender studies, geography, heritage resources, history, interior design, journalism, linguistics, media studies, museum studies, musicology, music performance, philosophy, photography, political science, preservation studies, psychology, religious studies, Romance languages, social work, sociology, theatre and vernacular architecture.
Read broadly, consider the following possibilities for presentation topics relating to the theme of Louisiana Dramas. Louisiana, its cultures, history, literature, peoples, places, etc. should be an intrinsic aspect of the proposed presentation. For example, “thematic motifs in Southern literature” in itself would not be an appropriate presentation topic proposal for the Louisiana Studies Conference, while “thematic motifs in 21st century Louisiana short fiction” or “thematic motifs in the contemporary legends of Evangeline Parish” would both be appropriate.
The following list of suggestions is not meant to be comprehensive.
Archetypes & Stereotypes
Depictions of Louisiana in Theater and Film
Documentaries
Drama and the Environment
Ethnographies
Festivals and Celebrations
Folk Theater & Drama
Forgotten and Neglected Louisiana Dramas
The Free Southern Theater
Lillian Hellman
Louisiana Actors & Actresses
Louisiana Dramatists
Louisiana History
Louisiana Literature(s)
Louisiana on Film & TV
Louisiana Melodrama
Louisiana Reality Shows
Louisiana Theater
Mardi Gras
Musical Theater
Parades and Parading
Radio Dramas
Religious and Spiritual Drama and Theater
Representations of Louisiana
Tennessee Williams
Theater Festivals
Tony Kushner
Spectacles
Vernacular Dramas
A selection of scholarly and creative work presented at the conference will be solicited for publication in the Louisiana Folklife Journal, a peer reviewed academic journal produced by the Louisiana Folklife Center, Northwestern State University, General Editor, Shane Rasmussen. Additional information is available on the website for the Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University: https://www.nsula.edu/folklife/louisianastudies/.
Conference co-chairs are Donna Baker, NSU archivist and records officer; Jason Church, chief of Technical Services, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training; NSU faculty Dr. Daniel Gordy, assistant professor of Criminal Justice and English, Dr. Charles Pellegrin, professor of History and director of the Southern Studies Institute, and Rasmussen, professor of English.
The conference is co-sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center, the Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies, and the Northwestern State University College of Arts and Sciences.
In the 1980’s, Jay Winsten, a public health professor at Harvard got interested in the idea of a “designated driver.” He’d picked up the concept in Scandinavia where it was the norm. At the time, the concept did not exist in the US. None of us knew what a designated driver was.
Winsten and his team at Harvard made it a goal to create a social norm in the United States: If you are going out drinking, you would pick a designated driver who would commit not to drink for the evening. How do you create a social norm out of thin air? Winsten’s inspiration was that you could make the behavior contagious by repeatedly exposing people to it, in many different contexts, even if those contexts were fictional.
Winsten and his team collaborated with producers, writers, and actors from more than 160 prime time TV programs, sprinkling designated-driver moments naturally into the plots. Segments featuring designated drivers appeared on Hunter, The Cosby Show, Mr. Belvedere, and Who’s the Boss? On one episode of the smash-hit L.A. Law, the heartthrob lawyer played by Harry Hamlin asked a bartender to call his designated driver. A designated-driver poster appeared in the bar on Cheers.
Winsten’s plea to the media was for “five seconds” of dialogue about a designated driver. He didn’t want a full episode or even a whole scene. He simply wanted the words mentioned repeatedly. Grant Tinker said about it, “Considering the simplicity of it all, it was very hard for us to feel our independence was being challenged.”
In 1991, three years after the campaign launched, nine out of ten people were familiar with the term designated driver. And they were behaving differently as a result. Thirty-seven percent of all Americans reported having acted as designated drivers, and 54% of frequent drinkers had been driven home by one. The behavioral change saved lives. Alcohol related traffic fatalities declined from 23,626 in 1988 to 17,858 in 1992.
I want you to ponder this under the rubric of “words create reality.” A new reality was created when two words were used repeatedly in the media. This is a positive story about words creating reality. I’m sure you can think of the other side of this issue where words create another reality when they become a constant drumbeat in the media.
What words have created your reality?
Better yet, whose words have created your reality.
Dairy Queen’s summer Blizzard menu drops March 31 with two new flavors: Mixing Bowl Mashup & Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake. 85 cent small BLIZZARD Treats are available for a limited time to celebrate DQs 85th birthday. Sign up for DQ Rewards in the DQ App to redeem.
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road, in Baton Rouge will host Free First Sunday on April 6, from 1-5pm. The event offers free museum admission, along with a special $5 rate for unlimited shows at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Generously sponsored by BASF, this event promises to be an exciting day filled with exploration, education, and entertainment for all ages.
The Annual El Camino Real Sale is May 2-3. 2 states, 6 cities, 100 miles. There will be garage and yard sales, flea markets, boutique shopping, entertainment and more from Natchitoches to Nacogdoches.
The Umbrella Foundation is sponsoring Juneteenth Celebration June 21 from 8am – 8pm at the Coushatta Ball Park. Sponsors, entertainment, food vendors and craft vendors are needed. Contact Johnny 318.332.9940 or Alexis 318.401.2999.
Word on the street is that Red River Cafe has a new menu. Have you been by to check it out yet?
Red River baseball battled Winnfield for district supremacy Red River baseball’s series with Winnfield wouldn’t quite crown a district champion, but the winner would be the clear leader in the clubhouse as district play barrels toward its conclusion.
The Bulldogs struck the first blow in a 6-1 win Thursday, but Winnfield snatched victories of 9-0 and 9-8 on Friday at home to win the series and take command of the district.
Red River (12-9, 3-3 District 3-2A) still has district series against Many and Lakeside in the final three weeks of the regular season, but Winnfield appears to have a commanding lead in the district race.
Winnfield (10-9, 6-2) has already dispatched of another district contender in Lakeside (10-13, 3-3) and has just Many left on its district slate.
While Many (10-13, 3-3) is dangerous, these Tigers lost a series to Lakeside and would have to win the series against Winnfield to put the district crown back in play.
The race for second place appears to be in full swing, and Red River controls its own destiny.
The Bulldogs will need to reverse a recent trend as Red River has lost five of its last six contests, including earlier losses to Buckeye (6-4), Byrd (15-2) and Elizabeth (12-8) all at home.
Red River entered Friday’s contests on the inside edge of the home playoff picture at No. 16.
Riverdale baseball puts victory in win column The Riverdale baseball team logged its first victory of the season with a win against West Side Christian on Friday, according to the Riverdale Academy Facebook page.
The score hasn’t been reported to its public schedule on Maxpreps.com.
The Rebels start their six-game district schedule Tuesday with a trip to Claiborne Academy. Riverdale will play Claiborne, Union Christian, and Briarfield twice each in the next three weeks.
The regular season ends April 17.
Red River softball winners of four straight The Lady Bulldogs have not only won its last four game, it’s hammering their opponents in the process. Red River (11-4) beat Mansfield twice, Lakeview and Plain Dealing all by at least eight runs, scoring double-digit runs in the process.
One of those Mansfield wins was Red River’s first in District 3-2A after falling to Lakeside and Winnfield. Red River closes district play Tuesday when Many visits as the game will likely decide third place in the district, although Many has an opportunity to climb to second place.
The Lady Bulldogs are currently solidly inside the home playoff picture as a No. 11 seed as the team has amassed the sixth-most wins in Division III Non-Select.
Riverdale Academy anglers qualify for state tournament Riverdale Academy anglers Colton Caskey and Brayden Pearah qualified for the LHSAA state tournament with its fourth-place finish in the North Division Tournament on Caney Lake.
Caskey and Pearah hauled in 16.76 pounds of bass in the March 8 event.
The pair navigated a field of 175 high school anglers and will be a force at the state tournament May 3-4 on the Ouachita River in Monroe.
Fred Clinton McDowell, Jr. was born May 29, 1943, and passed from this earth on December 9, 2024. He was the only child of Dora Brown and Fred McDowell, Sr. He grew up in a small town in northern Louisiana, Coushatta. He was reared by a loving mother and father, although his father passed away when Fred was relatively young. He was also reared by his extended family including his grandmother, aunts and uncles, all of whom lived in or near Coushatta. He graduated from Coushatta High School with honors where he was active in school sports. Fred attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA where he earned a BA degree in Accounting with honors. Fred served with distinction in the National Guard. He worked many years for Brown and Root and resided in Houston TX from 1976 until his death. Fred was a lifelong bachelor but was blessed to have many friends both from Coushatta, Houston and across the country. Fred was an avid sports fan and had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports trivia. He was a great storyteller and would have you rolling over with laughter.
Fred is survived by Sam Clyde and Bonnie Brown, Dee Brown and Pat Russell, Kenny and Kerry Kimler, Becky Brown, Don and Elsie Brown. His lifelong friends include Tommy Glen Jones, Joe Parault, the late Joe Taylor and many other close friends too numerous to name including many close Houston friends. Special thanks to his close friend and longtime neighbor Curtis Leake who was so helpful and supportive during Fred’s last days.
Graveside services will be held in Springville Cemetery on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance following a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of March 22, 2025, at a trail ride event off Catholic Lane in Clarence, Louisiana according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.
Four individuals were injured in the shooting, and law enforcement is asking for any video footage or photographs from the scene to assist with the ongoing investigation.
At approximately 7:47 p.m., Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the location of the trail ride event, where a large crowd had gathered.
Four victims were located at the scene with gunshot wounds, including two teenagers and two young adults. The victims were immediately treated by emergency medical personnel and transported to regional medical facilities for further care.
The victims are as follows: A 22-year-old female, with non-life-threatening injuries. A 16-year-old male, with non-life-threatening injuries. A 16-year-old male, transported to a regional trauma center. A 20-year-old male,transported to a regional trauma center. Air EVAC LifeTeam helicopter airlifted one of the victims.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, is actively investigating the incident. It is believed that the suspect(s) fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who may have video footage or photographs of the event to come forward. This material may be crucial in helping to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting.
Individuals with relevant footage or information are encouraged to contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-352-6432 or NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at 318-357-7830.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers of Natchitoches tip line at 238-2388 or via the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office official Facebook page.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office appreciates the public’s cooperation and assistance in this investigation.
Case Agent: Detective Lt. Victor Kay NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau 318-357-7830
On the evening of Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 7:47 PM, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple reports of “shots fired” at a trail ride event off Catholic Lane in Clarence, Louisiana according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered heavy traffic and a large crowd of over a thousand people at the scene.
Four individuals were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical units, including Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS and the Air EVAC Life Team helicopter, were dispatched to the location.
NPSO Detective Major J. Byles confirms at this time, the victims, all from Shreveport, were transported to medical facilities as follows:
A 16-year-old male, transported privately to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
A 22-year-old woman, transported to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
A 16-year-old male, transported to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.
A 20-year-old male, airlifted to a regional trauma center with a gunshot wound.
The NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau, along with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, is currently leading the investigation.
Detectives have learned that the suspect(s) fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Special lighting equipment from the Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #9 was used to process and photograph the crime scene for over three hours.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office was not provided with security details for the event. Security was provided by a private group.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at (318) 357-7830, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 357-7851, or Crime Stoppers of Natchitoches at (318) 238-2388. Tips may be eligible for a reward and will remain confidential.
Case Agent: Detective Lt. Victor Kay NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau Phone: (318) 357-7830
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Nominations are open for Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line. The deadline to submit nominations is May 5.
The Long Purple Line, NSU’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State. Selection may be based upon past or continuing achievements in individuals’ careers, exemplary and extraordinary service to community, state and nation or both career accomplishments and service to mankind including service to their alma mater.
Honorees will be recognized during a luncheon and induction program held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities this fall.
As you drive south on US 71 out of Coushatta take note of the new US and POW flags proudly waving in the spring breezes. The new flags were raised last Friday.
A color guard from Red River High’s Young Marines program was joined by members of the Local VFW Post 7287. Young Marines participating were Alex Youngblood-SgtMaj(E9), Zach Thompson-1stSgt(E8), Draven Castie-GySgt(E-7), Anthony Czupich-Sgt(E5), Angelina Czupich-Cpl(E4), Brooklyn Foster-Cpl(E4), Trinitie Heyl-LCpl(E3), and Jadah Duhon-LCpl(E3).
Accompanying the Young Marines were their commander, Lt. Col. (ret) Ross Gamble and Adjutant Sandi Thompson. Commander Barry McCoy and Quartermaster John Brewer represented Post 7287. The post maintains the flags at the Climate Control Storage facility
GST Capital Partners, LLC is proposing the construction of a wireless telecommunications facility with 300-ft (305-ft w/appurtenances) AGL guyed communications tower. This facility is to be located at East Riddle Street, Coushatta, Red River Parish, LA (32 01 27.42 N, 93 21 10.05 W). Interested persons may comment and/or raise concerns regarding potential effects the proposed facility/tower may have on cultural resources and/or historic properties by contacting Delta Oaks Group within 30 days of this notice. Submit all comments, questions, concerns, or requests for additional information to: Delta Oaks Group, PLLC, Attn: Kermit Farrow, 4904 Professional Court, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 342 8247, kfarrow@deltaoaksgroup.com
Beginning April 4, 2025, Bethard & Bethard will not be available for phone calls or appointments on Fridays. Their revised hours are Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm.
The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale will be held April 5 from 8am to 12pm at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City.
The Riverdale Sophomore class will be waiting tables for tips on April 10 from 5-8pm. These tips will go towards their class fundraising account. You do not have to dine in to leave a tip you can also tip at the pick up window. Cash tips are preferred.
The Hummingbirds are on the move! Latest sightings reported from East Texas all the way to North Carolina. Get the feeders out. And remember a simple solution of 4-cups water to 1-cup sugar.
Amazon is having a huge Spring Sale starting Tuesday, March 25.
New Orleans has been named the best food city in the world for 2025 by Time Out.
Wanda Lemoine, Culinary Arts teacher at Red River High School, is a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter of the Louisiana State of DKG, a dedicated and passionate teacher, was recently honored with the prestigious Lifetime State Achievement Award from the Louisiana State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society (DKG). The surprise recognition took place at the organization’s annual state convention, leaving Lemoine completely stunned when she realized she was the recipient.
“I was totally shocked,” Lemoine said. “I had no idea this was coming, and I am incredibly humbled to be recognized by my peers in such a meaningful way.”
Lemoine has been a long-standing member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society that promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated unwavering commitment to fostering educational opportunities and mentoring fellow educators. Her leadership, dedication, and impact on the field of education have made a lasting difference in the lives of students and colleagues alike..
The Lifetime State Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Louisiana State Organization of DKG, recognizing outstanding contributions to education and leadership within the society. Lemoine’s passion for teaching and her dedication to advancing the mission of DKG made her a deserving recipient of this esteemed award.
“Wanda’s influence in education and in Delta Kappa Gamma has been extraordinary,” said Mitzi Quinn, President of the Louisiana State Organization of DKG. “Her commitment to excellence and her support for women educators have left a lasting impact on our organization and the entire education community.”
Lemoine’s recognition highlights the vital role educators play in shaping future generations and underscores the importance of supporting women in education. Her award serves as an inspiration to educators across Louisiana and beyond.
For more information about Delta Kappa Gamma International Society and its mission to empower women educators, visit http://www.dkg.org or Louisiana State DKG http://www.ladkg.org
District 6 voters in Coushatta have the unique opportunity to elect a new school board member on March 29. In the past five voting cycles, this district has had an incumbent in the race. As early voting ends on March 22, the voters will have one more chance to vote on Saturday, March 29, and choose who will determine the path of District 6’s future.
One candidate stands out and is prepared to usher the children and families of District 6 into a brighter future. Reverend Dr. Richard Logan is looking to the future of the district’s children and is focused on what will help all students.
Dr. Logan is not looking to the past. He is NOT focused on “what was” or “why can’t everything just stay the same as it always was.” He wants the children and students of Red River Parish to have the future they deserve.
Dr. Logan is a man of integrity and faith. He is prepared to lead the discussion of helping all students get the best education. He is looking at how to bring in new and innovative programs and ensure the school district’s workforce is trained and supported.
Dr. Logan is the one who can push forward. His campaign is built on the NOW and the future. He is for everyone in the district and is ready to hear all concerns.
The voters of District 6 and the children of District 6 deserve the leadership of Dr. Richard Logan.
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