Fire home safety emphasized

The Office of State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe home heating habits as colder fall weather approaches. Department of Public Safety Principal Assistant, Chief Bryan J. Adams is emphasizing the importance of fire prevention during the colder months.

Ask Rusty:

Consider the “Wearing Out” Factor While Deciding When to Claim Social Securityby Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS benefits.

Familiar Sight

SNAP distribution is underway in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will distribute federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to all eligible Louisiana SNAP recipients starting Nov. 7. The Department has also ended staff furloughs and reopened SNAP offices, effective today.

Museum will host LSU Shreveport Pilot coaches, select players to mark winning season

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6-8p.m., the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum will host a special panel celebrating the LSU Shreveport Pilots, the first college baseball team in history to complete a perfect, undefeated season.

It’s Louisiana pecan harvest season

Story by Dakota Thomas Northwestern State University Photos by Michael Polozola LSUAgCenter As summer ends and leaves begin to fall, pecan season kicks off in Louisiana. The timing of the harvest varies by region and variety.

Meet your neighbor: Aeryns Fitts

For Aeryns Fitts, beauty has always been more than a hobby, it’s been a lifelong passion.A cosmetology student at Bossier Parish Community College, Fitts is on track to graduate next December and has her sights set on opening her own salon right here in Natchitoches. “I love Natchitoches,” she said.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingThe State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport continues through Nov. 16. Hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday.

Remember This?

Peggy Lou Snyder was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1909. Peggy Lou’s adventures in the entertainment industry began when she was just six weeks old and her parents brought her onstage in a play in which they were performing.

Church News

Westside Baptist Church at 6834 Highway 1 Bypass is hosting Amazing! Rhythm Disciples Live in Concert benefiting Hope for Lydia at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16.You are cordially invited to celebrate with us at the 98th Church Anniversary on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.