Ongoing FAUNA dog wash and nail clipping schedule is June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept.

S TARS ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) The cautious side of your usually adventurous nature stands you in good stead this week. Someone might, indeed, be trying to pull the wool over the Sheep’s eyes.

More than 100 4-H’ers participated in 4-H Day at the State Capitol. The day recognizes and celebrates the impact 4-H has on the youth of Louisiana. The day also serves as a civic education and engagement opportunity for youth.

Lakeview High School has named Lawrence Seawood as the Head Football Coach for the Lakeview Gators for the 2024-2025 school year. Seawood brings over a decade of coaching experience to the Gators program.

In a remarkable display of community service, the Natchitoches Parish 4-H teen leaders embarked on a mission to provide a nutritious boost to the young minds of Weaver Elementary School. As part of the ongoing celebration of Global Youth Service Day, these dedicated youth prepared and presented “Breakfast for Brains” bags to 162 fourth-grade students, aiming to support their well-being and enhance their performance during state testing.

Forty high school students from Lakeview High School and Natchitoches Central High School participated in this academic year’s sixth and final Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) event at Northwestern State University. Since last fall, ACE has engaged with nearly 400 high schoolers from Allen, Catahoula, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides and Winn parishes. The program’s goal is to raise student awareness of healthcare academic and career opportunities, including behavioral health.

A positive attitude and a dose of determination helped Jose Del Rio of Boutte complete his academic journey at Northwestern State University. Del Rio earned a bachelor’s degree in music education (vocal) K12, following a semester of challenges that included car trouble, flu, weather disruptions and other frustrations.

Centenary College of Louisiana held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 4, at the Gold Dome. The College awarded bachelor of arts and science degrees to undergraduates as well as master’s degrees in education and business.

Following the dedication ceremony

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled mid-week that the state’s Congressional maps creating two majority black districts- instead of onewould be used in the next election.