National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving economic recovery efforts and building the path forward through the theme Power of Travel.
Celebrated annually the... + continue reading
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that signup has reopened for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The initial CFAP 2 signup ended on Dec. 11, 2020, but USDA has reopened sign-up... + continue reading
(The Center Square) – Gov. John Bel Edwards has ordered Louisiana’s COVID-19 mitigation restrictions to be loosened further Wednesday, including eliminating the statewide mask mandate.
Local governments and private businesses are free to continue requiring face coverings. Schools, universities,... + continue reading
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NSU Esports supporters from the university, the Natchitoches community and others attended a ribbon cutting for the university’s new Esports venue. On the front row from left are Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, School Board Member Steven Harris, Chamber of Commerce President Laura Lyles, NSU personnel Patric Dubois, Jason Stelly, Reatha Cox, Dr. Chris Maggio, Chance Creppel, Frances Conine, Jace Gentry and Ron Wright. On the back row are Van Erikson, gamers Matthew Gamble, Jackson Weldon, Evan Ellis and Patrick Murr, Alan Pasch and Kenn Babin of SBB Architects.
Northwestern State University officially opened a state of the art Esports venue, the largest of its kind in Louisiana. The Esports venue is located in Room 122 of the Sylvan Friedman Student Union, a large space that was formerly the campus bookstore. Competitive Esports is a club sport... + continue reading
Malificent 2 is the Walt Disney movie scheduled to play at Movies in Many on Saturday, April 17.
The movie is free and is sponsored by The Town of Many Cultural District Advisory Committee, Many Mayor Ken Freeman and the Many City Council.
Malificent 2 is the sequel to Malificent 1 and stars... + continue reading
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Johnny Flowers won 1st place with 13.21 pounds.
The Many Bass Club’s 2021 April Tournament was held April 10 and 11, on Toledo Bend. The weather was much like last month’s tournament; post frontal conditions with high bright skies, cool nights and... + continue reading
Florien’s Emalee Anthony drives down the lane against Fairview in the Class B semifinals Monday. (photo by LaMar Gafford)
Many High School senior Cooper Miller signed a commitment to join the NSU Fishing Team. From left are NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio, Miller, Director of Recruiting Van Erikson and Fishing Team Sponsor Juddy Hamous.
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For years my dad, Robbo Davidson, had often mentioned writing a book about some of the cases he worked on during his 33-year career as a detective with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Department.
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Asian jasmine can be used to replace areas of turfgrass in the yard or as a way to prevent weed growth for more sustainable lawns. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter
April is such a busy time in the garden. It’s also when we celebrate Earth Day. What better time to reflect on how we as gardeners can help preserve our planet for future generations than now?
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NSU Esports supporters from the university, the Natchitoches community and others attended a ribbon cutting for the university’s new Esports venue. On the front row from left are Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, School Board Member Steven Harris, Chamber of Commerce President Laura Lyles, NSU personnel Patric Dubois, Jason Stelly, Reatha Cox, Dr. Chris Maggio, Chance Creppel, Frances Conine, Jace Gentry and Ron Wright. On the back row are Van Erikson, gamers Matthew Gamble, Jackson Weldon, Evan Ellis and Patrick Murr, Alan Pasch and Kenn Babin of SBB Architects.
