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.

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.