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LSMSA Student Film “Last Shift” Wins Best Film at Louisiana Film Prize Junior
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is proud to announce that its students’ short film, Last Shift, took home the Best Film award at the 2026 Louisiana Film Prize Junior competition on Sunday, April 26, in Shreveport. The film was the result of a collaborative student… Listen ⇢
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Grace Avenue Road Closure Update
Natchitoches, LA – The City of Natchitoches advises the public that the temporary road closure at 1441 Grace Avenue will be extended due to recent weather delays impacting drainage structure repairs. The closure will remain in effect until the project is fully completed. This project is addressing separations within the… Listen ⇢
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Natchitoches Receives Clean Audit, Vindicating Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. and Finance Team Amid Baseless Attacks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Natchitoches– Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. and the City of Natchitoches’ Finance Manager, Clarissa Brown-Smith, proudly announce that the city has received a clean audit, confirming the responsible and transparent stewardship of public funds under the current administration. This independent verification comes after a series of controversial and… Listen ⇢
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Congressman Cleo Fields’ Statement on the Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cleo Fields released the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision: “The Supreme Court’s ruling this morning is a grave setback to voting rights and to the promise of equal political representation for all Americans. The… Listen ⇢
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NAACP Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Voting Rights
WASHINGTON — In reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana vs. Callais, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson released the following statement: “Today’s decision is a devastating blow to what remains of the Voting Rights Act, and a license for corrupt politicians who want to rig the system by… Listen ⇢
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Congressman Cleo Fields’ Statement on the Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cleo Fields released the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision: “The Supreme Court’s ruling this morning is a grave setback to voting rights and to the promise of equal political representation for all Americans. The… Listen ⇢
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ACLU Responds to Louisiana Map and Voting Rights Act Provision
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As… Listen ⇢
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision
04/29/26WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As a result, Black voters and other voters of color could face the elimination… Listen ⇢
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Grace Avenue Road Closure Monday April 27, 2026
Natchitoches, LA – The City of Natchitoches advises the public of a temporary road closure at 1441 Grace Avenue beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, due to drainage structure repairs. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m., each day and is expected to continue through Friday. The roadway will reopen to traffic… Listen ⇢
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