TEXARKANA, Ark. — A Texarkana couple is currently in the Top 5 of a national contest, hoping to secure a $20,000 cash prize and a unique celebrity experience while raising awareness for a rare medical condition.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Idaho as potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, a new effort to strengthen and modernize the nation’s full nuclear fuel cycle.

NATCHITOCHES, La. — Thousands gathered at Northwestern State University's Prather Coliseum this weekend for the 46th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival, showcasing the region's diverse cultural heritage through music, crafts, and demonstrations.

CHALMETTE, La. -- A nonprofit organization is working to expand the footprint of one of Louisiana's most significant historic sites by acquiring additional land connected to the Battle of New Orleans.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Happy birthday, America! And thank you, Mother Nature, for not completely spoiling all the fun.

TEXARKANA, Texas -The Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrated America's 250th birthday with hamburgers, desserts and patriotic music. The music was performed by the Texarkana Regional Chorale and the Sacred Heart Choir conducted by Marc-Andre Bougie and Mary Scott Smith on the piano.