Goldonna woman arrested on felony drug charges

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Goldonna woman on felony drug charges, her third narcotics-related arrest in the past three years, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Tuesday, Nov. 17, at approximately 10:05 p.m.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Lanell Settle, one of the Sewing Ladies, presented me with a quilt, because of my back surgery.Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Ephesians 5:20. He said that we can be thankful that Old Bethel is a praying church. He read the scripture.

Natchez gets update on library branch

Highlighting the Village of Natchez monthly meeting on Nov. 6 was an update e on the proposed library branch and the announcement of an inaugural Christmas event.Director of the Natchitoches Parish Library, gave an update on the building of a library branch in Natchez.

Natchitoches Parish School Board 2025 Teachers of the Year

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announces the 2025 Teachers of the Year, representing outstanding educators at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Lakeview secretary is Support Person of the Year

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announces that Anita Moberly, secretary at Lakeview Jr. & Sr. High School, is the 2025 NPSB Support Person of the Year.Moberly joined Lakeview at the beginning of the school year and quickly became an invaluable part of the campus.

Festival of Lights Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 22•Downtown Riverbank $15 admission after1p.m., ages 6 and under are FREE•10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Cookies with Santa $•4:30- 9p.m.: “Turn on the Holidays”•4- 7 p.m.: Holiday Open House by Historic DistrictBusiness Association; Shops Open Late•7 p.m.

JUST TALKIN’

Well…there’s another pardon coming from Presidential Donald Trump this week.Actually, there are two pardons and this one is a real “Turkey.”That’s right, with Thanksgiving approaching fast there’s the official Presidential Turkey Pardon.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

School District 11 proposition squeaks by with 11 vote difference

The lone ballot issue for Consolidated School District No. 11 asking voters to consider a $12.545 Million bond for 10 years to fund critical infrastructure projects at Provencal Elem/ Jr. High School narrowly passed.

2025 Christmas Season begins with ‘Turn on the Holidays’

The 2025 Christmas season takes flight Saturday, Nov. 22, with “Turn on the Holidays” celebration. There will be music on the Riverbank Stage with Louisiana Sidemen jamming at 3:30 p.m.followed by Kelli Roberts Band at 6 p.m.