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How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
DA announces dispositions in theft cases
District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced the dispositions in three felony theft cases. Matthew Robinson, 20 of Natchitoches, violated the terms of his probation. In 2022, Robinson originally pleaded guilty to theft. The theft related to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to felony probation, with several terms and conditions in which he must adhere. In April 2024, a probation revocation hearing was held due to Robinson accused of violating the terms of his probation. Judge Sylvester ruled Robinson was in violation and ordered him to serve the original sentence of 10 years of incarceration at hard labor.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Staff, counselors, volunteers are ‘heartbeat’ of 4-H summer camp
(07/24/24) POLLOCK, La. — Reagan Fraze has spent much of the summer tooling around the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in a golf cart, crisscrossing the grounds to attend to the many needs that pop up when hundreds of fourth through sixth graders are in town for Camp Grant Walker.
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
APD Searching for Murder Suspect
Alexandria, La - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance on the whereabouts of 23-year-old Darrell Jefferson of Alexandria LA. Jefferson is wanted for Second Degree Murder in connection with the June 18, 2024 homicide in the 2700 block of Overton Street. Jefferson is described as a black male, 5’9”, and 130 lbs.
Louisiana won’t see constitutional changes to tax and budget policy anytime soon
Voters won’t be deciding on constitutional changes to the state budget or tax structure anytime soon now that Louisiana lawmakers have decided not to meet again for the rest of 2024. Despite the efforts of Gov. Jeff Landry, conservative activists and one particularly influential GOP donor, legislators could not be convinced to return to Baton […]
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
Excessive rainfall, flooding on today’s docket
Excessive rain and flooding continues to be a concern in Southwest Louisiana as another cluster of slow-moving thunderstorms will approach the region from the southwest today. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said a flood watch continues through 4 p.m. today. He said additional rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches with localized […]
Natchitoches Police investigate shooting on Virginia Avenue
The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on Virginia Avenue near Myrtle Drive. On July 25, 2024 around 4:54 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department responded to the 500 block of Virginia Avenue in reference to gunshots in the area. Upon officers arrival they located the victim who was suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers began to render medical attention to the victim while waiting on other first responders to arrive.
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