City Council announces ceremony rescheduled for MLK Day; next meeting is Feb. 26

The City has rescheduled the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration that was affected by inclement weather. It will be Saturday, Feb. 17, at the MLK Triangle on Texas Street.The next City Council meeting will be Monday, Feb. 26, at the City Council Chambers on Second Street.

Meet Beautiful Bella!

Bella is a 4-year-old Staffordshire terrier/Lab mix, who has sadly spent too much of her young life in a shelter environment.

Young at Heart

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was on Feb. 7 at the First United Methodist Church. Erin Boyt, community and provider liaison for Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, briefed the group on the NRMC services that are available to the community.

Duchess of Cane River

The Cotillion Club of Shreveport announces that Sheridan Colleen Pesnell is the Duchess of Cane River for the 2024 court. Miss Pesnell is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Wade Pesnell of Natchitoches. She attends the University of Idaho where she is majoring in Exercise Science and Pre/Med.

PEO Founder´s Day Luncheon

Members of the five local chapters of P.E.O. recently attended the annual Founders_ Day Luncheon at Mariner_s Restaurant. Chapter BK hosted the event, Chapter I provided table decorations and an informative and entertaining tribute to the seven founders was performed by members of Chapter AP.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 adults; $5 students, seniors and active military; children 6 and under free.

Save the date for Northwestern’s Flavor of Louisiana in March

The Northwestern State University Foundation will hold the popular spring fund raiser Flavor of Louisiana on Friday, March 15, in Prather Coliseum.

CAREER READY

FAMILY FEATURESFor some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access to myriad career paths that are all but traditional.

Black Theater, Then and Now

Black theater stands as a dynamic and powerful force, weaving narratives that reflect the diverse experiences and rich cultural heritage of Black communities in America.

Celebrate love and floral beauty in February

As February unfolds, hearts beat a little faster in anticipation of two significant events: Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 and National Floral Design Day on Feb. 28. These occasions not only mark the celebration of love but also honor the artistry and beauty of flowers.