Lions Club News

The Natchitoches Lions Club has committed to serve an amazing cause with their renewed support of Special Olympics. During this week’s meeting, Lions heard from Trooper Amanda Fournier and Special Olympics representatives Charlie Courville and Jana Morgan.

Give my regards to old BROADWAY

Five alumni of the Theatre and Dance program are in the cast of current Broadway shows or shows that will open in March.Casey Barrett has been in “Book of Mormon” for more than 10 years after being in the show’s national tour.

Couples have enduring love and years of devotion

Ira and Margery-Milan New Orleans Married January 17, 1942 – 82 years Ira and Margery’s love story began in New Orleans, where Ira met Margery, the “Just Right” niece of his uncle’s wife. They tied the knot on Jan. 17, 1942, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Canal Street.

Beautiful relationships still thriving after all these years

Robeline couple come in third longest marriedLouisiana Family Forum (LFF) announces Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans as the 2024 Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple.

Supporting Foundation

Alliance donated $12,500 to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation in support of such programs as: The Steel Magnolia Run, TappedTober, the Annual Gala, the Halloween Golf Classic, and the Special Needs Initiative.

Antiques Road Show episodes shot in Baton Rouge will premier

Louisiana shot episodes of the hit PBS series Antiques Roadshow set to premiere along with a “behindthe- scenes” special on LPB.

BPCC Foundation awards first Rusty Moss Scholarship

The BPCC Foundation announces Sharika Jackson as the first recipient of the Rusty A. Moss Memorial Endowed Scholarship.The scholarship honors the life of Mr. Moss, who passed away in March 2018 and is awarded to students who attend the Natchitoches campus of Bossier Parish Community College.

Louisiana high school students can enter Congressional Competition

Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging Louisiana high school students with a passion for art, photography, or design to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases students’ artwork inthe nation’s capital.

Chamber recognizes realtor with Lifetime Achievement

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce named Janice Bolton as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sibley Lake boat ramps closed

As of Monday, Sibley Lake is closed. The boat ramps on Sibley Lake are closed due to high waters. Notification will be posted when the ramps reopen.