Fuel your body with smart snacks

As we celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, we want to encourage everyone to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits they can follow all year long. This year’s theme is 'Fuel for the Future”.

Jonesville Woman’s Club Progressive Dinner success

Friday night the Jonesville Woman’s Club hosted a progressive dinner fund raiser at The 1300 Fourth Events in Jonesville. The event welcomed 70 guests and all the proceeds of the evening will go toward scholarships for Catahoula Parish seniors.

Sicily Island Black History community celebration

The Village of Sicily Island held their 3rd Annual Black History Parade Saturday, February 24,2024. Hosted by the Black History Committee, this year’s theme was “The Heart & Soul of Black History”. With over 100 spectators this was the most successful parade thus far.

Central High School students of the month

Drayden Adams grades 9-12Alayna Arnold grades 5-8Nita Wiley K-4

Miss Catahoula Parish Royalty Pageant winners

Miss Catahoula Parish Royalty Pageant picture to the left (front row left to right) Baby Mister, Westin Volintine; Supreme Miss Catahoula, Pyper Johnson; Petite Miss Catahoula, Emry Wiley; Tiny Miss Catahoula, Ava Lamb; Toddler Miss Catahoula, Harper Peavy; (back row left to right) Little Miss...

Harrisonburg High School Hero Spotlight

Zackary Adams is a nineth grader at Harrisonburg High School and this past weekend he became a hero. As Zackary was standing in his kitchen, he glanced out of the window at just the right moment. He witnessed an ATV flip. After he alerted his father, they both ran to aid the ATV driver.

Meet the NELSA staff

This weeks spotlight is on Meghan Vallery. Meghan is a Counselor (CIT) in the Richland and Catahoula Offices, and has been with NELSA for three years.Meghan came to NELSA with a background in finance, but quickly found a passion for working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Main Street Jonesville committee recognizes potential in downtown

Positive steps are being made in the Main Street Program in Jonesville. A steering committee meeting last week to discuss implementing resource development activities to match operational funds of the Town of Jonesville. Mayor Loria Hollins and Jonesville Town Council have approved a $20,000.

Weekly Devotion

 “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance …” Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NIV) Have you ever noticed the various reactions and responses you encounter when you’re hurting?This past year, my family went through a season of suffering.

Moments in time

* On Feb. 26, 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass (later Jazz) Band recorded 'Livery Stable Blues,' the world's first jazz record, for the Victor Talking Machine Company in New York.