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.

Rose and Smith tapped for Northwestern’s CAPA Hall of Fame

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts has named longtime faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as the 2023 inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. Rose and Smith will be honored during the Nov. 4 homecoming game vs. Houston Christian.

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.

A beautiful day at Melrose

Treasures reception is Friday at Events Center

This year’s Natchitoches Treasures are Barbara Bailey, Sandra Dickens, Hope Ferguson, Oneda Morgan, Mary Ann Nowlin and Carolyn Roy.A ceremony to recognize and honor the ladies will be held Friday, Oct. 20. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m.