Congratulations

Marshal Randy Williams and the Natchitoches Ward One City Marshal’s Office congratulate Chief Deputy Steve Pezant for being named the National Deputy Marshal of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association during the recent 2025 President’s Awards Banquet in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

‘Suspicious person’ call leads to arrest of Alexandria man by NPSO

A suspicious person call led to the arrest of an Alexandria man who had been wanted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office since 2016, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On the evening of Monday, Sept. 29, at approximately 8:04 p.m.

Stolen vehicle recovery leads to charges against local woman

A Natchitoches woman is facing multiple charges after deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle from DeSoto Parish and seized illegal narcotics, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Sunday Sept. 14, , at approximately 6:51 p.m.

Reward offered in UTV theft after recovery in Cloutierville

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies recovered a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) reported stolen in the Cloutierville area on Sept. 29.On Sunday, Oct. 5, around 10 p.m..

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrests Sept.25-Oct 5 1.Keshia Farley, 49 (bf), arrested for flight from an officer – refusal to give name/identification2.Joshua Sanders, 36 (wm), arrested for domestic abuse aggravated assault3.

NPD Arrests

Natchitoches Police announce arrests for Sept.

Church News

St. Mary Baptist Church, Cane River will be celebrating their 152nd Church Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 9:30 a.m.Bishop Anthony Reliford and members of Mr. Carmel Baptist Church family invite all to Deacon Appreciation Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Evangelist will be Pastor Alfred Williams III of St.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Last week, Malcolm and I attended the Young at Heart at First United Methodist Church. The guest was Ed Huey and he had his daughter Jane with him. Mr. Huey graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Music Education. He married Sharon King and had two children.

The Country Writer A Southerner’s View of Then and Now

English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things we just can’t seem to toss out.The difference of course is that at least with what we put on the bottom shelf of the fridge, we do throw that out. Eventually.

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.