Cloyd Benjamin Jr. announces run for Ward 1 City Court Judge

Cloyd Benjamin, Jr. Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 City Court Judge Following Distinguished 40-Year Career in Justice System Natchitoches, Louisiana — On Saturday, March 28, Cloyd Benjamin, Jr.

Support your school at restaurant

Local schools compete for up to $400 in free Chick-fil-A for their teachers and staff — and the public can help decide the winner.Just drop your receipt in your favorite school’s box located inside the store at 440 Keyser. The school with the highest total receipt value wins.

NPSB announces graduation dates

Graduation season is almost here! The Natchitoches Parish School Board is roud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us as we honor our graduates:• Lakeview High School Thursday, May 14 at 7PM | Lakeview Football Field ?

Lunchtime Lagniappe at Museum will celebrate Women in Wars

Lunchtime Lagniappe, Friday, April 17, 12:15 – 1 p.m. “Going to miss this Navy life…” Louisiana Women in WWI & WWII WWI—and especially WWII—brought many changes to our society.

Lesche has evening of fellowship, refreshments and music

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met for an evening of fellowship, refreshments and music at their monthly meeting April 6 at the First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches.

Bill would put flying eagle to Louisiana drivers license

A House bill that would require the Office of Motor Vehicles to add an image of a flying eagle to a driver’s license as a symbol of verified U.S. citizenship easily advanced to the Senate on a 71-29 vote Monday.Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton, is the author of House Bill 613.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Alexis Boudreaux and Brennan Jones were united in marriage on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Many, LA on the beautiful shores of Toledo Bend Lake.Alexis is the daughter of Dwayne McLendon of Many, and Kristi Mitchell of Natchitoches.Brennan is the son of Eddie and Monica Jones of Florien.

Church News

A love fund for Richard 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.

Dianna Allen

Symphony Society board members treat symphony after concert