Melrose on the Cane hosting Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Hop on over to Melrose on the Cane Plantation for the Easter Egg-Stravaganza! The annual event takes place Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event, designed for the entire family, will feature a pancake breakfast from 10-11 a.m.

Capes and Crowns event set

The Service League of Natchitoches is hosting a fun-filled “Capes and Crown” tea party Saturday, April 11, at the Prud’homme-Rouquier House located at 446 Jefferson St.There will be two sessions: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.Tickets are $40 for one child and one adult.

Make Your Calendars!

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.

CASA of Central Louisiana hosts plant bingo and Pinwwheel Campaign

CASA of Central Louisiana partnered with Flying Heart Brewing & Pub to host a lively Plant Bingo Night on Thursday, March 19, bringing more than 100 community members together to celebrate the arrival of spring while supporting a meaningful cause.

NFIB urges LA House Committee to support sales tax amendment

NFIB State Director Leah Long says small business owners are urging members of the House Ways and Means Committee to approve House Bill 620, a proposed constitutional amendment that would simplify Louisiana’s complex sales tax system. The committee meets on Monday.

Study reveals the life regrets that weigh heaviest on Louisiana seniors

Regret is a universal currency, but it gains interest with age. The missed chances we brushed off in our 20s, the tough conversations we dodged in our 30s, the adventures we swore we’d take “next year” – they tend to grow louder as the decades roll on.

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.

FBLA Performance

Top 10 finishers at the FBLA State Leadership Conference are, front row from left, Ella Hardee, Ella Jones, Jaycie Creamer, Lainey Bennett, Audrey Matt and Lilly Boyd. On back row are Nick Wright, Cole Yopp, Merritt Vandersteen, Justin Vienne, Luc Cross, Carter Hogg and Chalin Gandy.