DAR List of Area Veterans

James Adams, Johnny Adams Sr., Duane Bailey, Victor Balthazar, Michael Beasley, Frank Beaudoin Jr., Carey Blanchard, Sarah Blanchard, Randall Bockstanz, Curtis Bordenave, Frank Bouser, Wanell Brister, Edward Brossett, Gerald Brossett, Isaac Brossett, Lawrence E.

Cane River DAR Chapter honors Veterans

Members of the Cane River Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution saluted veterans at the chapter’s third Veterans Recognition and Celebration Luncheon Oct. 29 at the Flora Community Center.The Color Guard from Natchitoches Central High School JROTC posted the colors.

‘I Tried’ awards note achievements and community support

The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center hosed the ‘I Tried’ Awards Banquet on Oct. 19. The purpose of this event was to honor the life and legacy of Ben D. Johnson Sr.

NSU names seven distinguished educators

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will honor several individuals during Homecoming Festivities Nov. 3-4.

A recognition ceremony was Friday, Oct. 20 to honor the 2023 Natchitoches Treasures. The Natchitoches Treasures are an elite group of Natchitoches residents of retirement age who have made a lasting contribution to the community through their generosity,

Born in Natchitoches, her grandfather nine generations removed was Francois Derbanne. He was appointed paymaster and storekeeper by King Louis XV of France at Fort St John Baptiste. Barbara has honored her French Heritage by telling the story and keeping this legacy alive.

Grandfather nudges twins to attend Northwestern State

Who is messier? Who’s the better driver? More responsible? Which one is which? Twins Anna Claire and Karrigan Rowse are fraternal, but their resemblance in looks, voices, interests and friendly personalities — and tendency to speak in unison — is so striking, they could be taken as identical.

Cane River couple will be Louisiana Tradition Bearers

Cane River Creole cultural authorities Nicol and F.J. Delphin will be named Louisiana Tradition Bearers by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

Classic Car Show Champions

Most OriginalAndrew LucasBest of Show- CarCody ChandlerBest of Show-TruckA.W. Lucas People’s ChoiceCathy P. Moore

Montgomery’s Bon Dieu Falls Festival Winners

Pre-K and Kindergarten Coloring Contest Nanale Decker, first place; Ava Pinder, second place; Camilla Brumley, third place; Leighan Powell honorable mention; and Annalee Cole, honorable mention.

Northwestern State Calendar

Here is a look at the week of Oct. 22-28 at Northwestern State University.Oct. 22-29 - “Elemental Threads: Contemporary Works by Angelbert Metoyer, Annie Moran and Ayo Scott,” Orville Hanchey Gallery Oct. 22 – Soccer vs. Houston Christian, Lady Demon Soccer Field, 1 p.m.Oct.