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Science and Technology students honored at SLU

Science and Technology students honored at SLU

  • Community news report

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology recognized students for outstanding academic performance at the college’s honors convocation held Monday, April 29.

And so begins another long dark night of the soul

And so begins another long dark night of the soul

  • BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association 5A Track and Field State Championships at LSU on May 4 marked the end of the prep season for Zachary High School sports.

Northwestern awards 796 diplomas to 779 graduates

  • Community news report

Northwestern State University awarded 796 diplomas to 779 graduates during spring commencement exercises that took place in three ceremonies May 8-9 in Prather Coliseum.

Baker community celebrates volunteerism, public service

Baker community celebrates volunteerism, public service

  • BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer

The strength of the city of Baker — its people — was front and center when civic and community leaders met to honor a resident volunteer, first responders, and city workers May 9 at the 64th a…

Local farms pair taste and wellness on area plates

Local farms pair taste and wellness on area plates

  • BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER | Contributing writer

The price tag for securing fruit and vegetables from around the world may include a toll on freshness and well-being, but a group of area farmers are rewriting the farm-to-table schedules whil…

Where did the 2023-2024 sports year go?

Where did the 2023-2024 sports year go?

  • BY WARREN BRADY | Contributing writer

As I sit and write my first column for the month of May, reality slaps me on the forehead to the recognition that the prep sports year is going by so fast and is almost over. Soon many Zachary…

Spring squirrel season opens May 4

Spring squirrel season opens May 4

  • Community news report

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.