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August brought 11 consecutive days of 100 degree temps

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2026
A potent, hot high pressure dome that meandered across Oklahoma then across north Texas into New Mexico during Aug. 20 thru Aug. 25 contributed to eleven 100 degrees or temperatures (some consecutive days) in Natchitoches, which included the following observed afternoon temperatures: •Aug.

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Complimentary Downtown Walking

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday- Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/3565555 for more information and to book group tours.

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Krewe of Dionysos

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos proudly introduced its 2027 Royal Court on Aug. 22, during a celebration held at Riverside Reserve, a valued Krewe corporate sponsor.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

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OLD BETHEL NEWS

Liz Durr
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
318-352-8898Sunday, Richard Partridge brought the message from Acts 3:12. His title was “Unseen Hero” He said “What I need you being you. If you try to be someone else, you will fail. He said, God created what He wants us to be. That is not by chance.

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58 and Counting

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
It’s hard to believe it’s been that long: 58 years and counting.Yes, this past Monday ( Aug. 24) marked my 58th anniversary of preaching the Word ( the Bible). I was only 15-years-old in 1968 when I went forward in a revival service and told the pastor “I think God’s calling me to preach.

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Retired Teachers meeting in Sept.

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
District 8 of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association will hold its fall district meeting on Sept 29, at the First United Methodist Church located at 411 2nd Street, Natchitoches.District 8 of LRTA includes the parishes of DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Winn.
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