JUST TALKIN’

Hope you and your family gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ thee days after his crucifixion, symbolizing victor over death, hope and a new life.As someone said recently, without Easter there would be no Christmas.Here’s another seasonal thought.

Morgans continue philanthropy to Tri Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi

Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sor ority and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University honored donors David and Sherry Morgan during a March 19 program in which students were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for outstanding achievement i n academics, service and...

Natchitoches City Court Judge Robert Owsley has officially announced his candidacy for re-election on Nov. 3, 2026

Since taking the bench in 2020, Judge Owsley has served both the City of Natchitoches and Ward One with a steady commitment to fairness, respect, and accountability.

BOM Gift to Tri Sigma

Museum event will feature local historian talking about women in war

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum will host Lunchtime Lagniappe, Friday, April 17, 12:15 – 1 p.m. featuring Louisiana women in World War I and World War II.The two World Wars brought many changes to society.

NPSO Arrests

Arrests March 19-25, 2026•Calvin Holly II, 31 (bm), failure to appear•Michael Wallace, 60 (wm), failure to appear, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden•Johnny Washington, 42 (bm), domestic abuse aggravated assault•Liberty Benitez, 27 (wf), possession of schedule III,...

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OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Louisiana Christian University inaugurates new president

Christ and community were celebrated March 26 at the inauguration ceremony for Louisiana Christian University’s 10th President Dr. Mark Johnson.Dr.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

LIZ DURR 318-352-8898Last week I didn’t write an article because my husband, Malcolm was in Willis Knighton North and I had to be with him.This past Sunday, we celebrated Pastor’s Wives Appreciation. Malcolm Durr read a poem to our pastor’s wife, Leslie.

NOTICE

The Red River Soil and Water Conservation District announces the nominating period for the supervisor’s election.The nominating period opens April 1, 2026 and closes April 30,2026.