State Legislature approves $150 million for snap funding

As the state Legislature finished its special session Wednesday, it requested $150 million to temporarily fund SNAP food benefits in November because the federal government shutdown could cut off benefits beginning Saturday.

Basketball registration is Nov. 3-5

City of Natchitoches Recreation & Parks Department announces Basketball Registration for ages 5 through 14 is open for the 2025-2026 season. In house registration is Monday, Nov. 3-5 at 660 MLK Dr.; online registration is Monday, Nov. 3 -Sunday, Dec. 7, at https://secure.rec1.

Bank has love fund for Richard Adkins

A 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.

OMC has dental hygiene services

Outpatient Medical Center (OMC) provides dental hygiene services at its Natchitoches Clinic. Dental hygiene is more than clean teeth.

Ask Rusty:

Should I Ask for Retroactive Benefits?Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin in January 2026. I want the maximum Delayed Retirement Credits (DRCs) and the highest permanent monthly benefit.

Schools, education center planning Veterans Day events

The Natchitoches Central High School Army J.R.O.T.C. will be hosting their Annual Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the main gym. The Battalion is also providing light refreshments and snacks from 8 to 9 a.m. a.m.

Supporting Vet Tech program

Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals presented a $22,500 donation to the NSU Foundation to support the FAUNA Vet Tech Endowed Scholarship. The presentation concluded a public lecture at NSU that highlighted the connection between animal cruelty and violent crimes.

Setting your home up for success: small animal owner fire awareness

Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.Dr.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

Journalist who uncovered truth on civil-rights era killings

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication honored the life and work of Stanley Nelson Wednesday at the Old State Capitol, celebrating a small-town editor whose investigations into civil rights era murders brought truth and peace to stories once buried.