Don’t rush to cut back, discard freeze-damaged plants

Bitterly cold weather has settled in across Louisiana and much of the country. If you woke up Monday morning to discover frozen, limp plants outside your window, you might be tempted to trim them or simply discard them to tidy up the garden.

Instant piano class to be offered Feb. 2

Thousands have already discovered the secret of playing the piano without ever reading music.

Power restoring

As of presstime Wednesday 405 homes and businesses were without power in Natchitoches Parish, which equates to 3.03 percent of the 13,349 customers tracked.Entergy has the most customers out with 214 power outages, equating to a 28.27 percent outage. Total customers is 747.

‘Most respected seat’ goes to Natchitoches Central musician

Yujun (June) Yao, was selected to be the concertmaster of the Louisiana Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra which convened in New Orleans over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Parish recovering from ice, freezing temperatures

A winter storm was observed at Natchitoches Parish during Jan. 25-26, with a wintry mix of freezing mist, freezing drizzle, freezing rain, light snow flurries.In addition, during the 4:00 a.m.

JUST TALKIN’

JT has to give kudos to the city workers in Natchitoches for their terrific efforts in our recent ice storms.There were a few power losses in the past three days but for the most part they were dealt with quickly and JT hasn’t heard of any large outage areas in the city.

50–Year Rotarian

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center adds EEG Services

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has expanded its diagnostic capabilities with the addition of electroencephalogram (EEG) services, providing patients with access to advanced neurological testing within the community.

Campti Shop Fire

St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Women’s Resource Center partner for March for Life events Jan. 30

The community is invited to the Natchitoches March for Life hosted by St. Mary’s Catholic School, the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the Women’s Resource Center.The event will be Friday, Jan. 30, starting at the Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m., with the March for Life beginning at 1 p.