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Christmas Festival Schedule

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Christmas Festival is cashless. NO cash accepted at ticket booths or by festival vendors. No green tickets.Thursday, Dec. 185-8 p.m. Christmas Tour of Homes features Steel Magnolias Porch Tour. www.nhfla.com Friday, Dec. 19Free Admission to Front Street and Downtown Riverbank4- 9 p.m.

Council gets Opioid money for distribution

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Parish Council tended to a full agenda at its meeting Monday.Among the highlights was Parish Treasurer Julie Lockhart’s announcement that she received the Parish’s Opioid Settlement of approximately $300,000.

JUST TALKIN’

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
How about them Saints? After going winless through four games they finally broke into the win column.Now they have a two game winning streak after Sunday’s defeat of the Carolina Panthers for the second time this season.

Spirit of giving!

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
BOM Bank filled several wish lists from the CASA of Central Louisiana’s Angel Tree. BOM’s Micah Murchison is pictured with the donations.

Jaycees toy drive nearing deadline for donations of Christmas toys

News Staff
Friday, December 12, 2025
The holiday season is here and that means it’s time for one of Natchitoches’ most heartwarming traditions— the M*A*S*H (Make A Smile Happen) Toy Drive.For nearly three decades, the event by the Natchitoches Area Jaycees, has brought Christmas joy to thousands of children across Natchitoches Parish.

Ask Rusty:

News Staff
Friday, December 12, 2025
Should I change my filing status to married?Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I am required to retire from my job at age 60 but expect to keep working in some capacity.
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