Northwestern names royalty to homecoming court

Zoe Johnson of Morgan City was the homecoming queen at Northwestern State and Zac Cooper of Winnsboro was the king.The court was presented after the volleyball match between Northwestern State and McNeese State that was Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in Prather Coliseum.Johnson is the daughter of Sonya...

Domestic violence and breast cancer are subjects of October Awareness for Mu Omega Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated -Mu Omega Chapter, Natchitoches has ended its October of Awareness, with insightful and empowering events surrounding Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer.The Mu Omega Chapter’s October Month of Awareness, in conjunction with the international sorority’s Z-Hope,...

Grace Baptist Church recognize Pastor and First Lady with gift for Pastor Appreciation Month

October is historically celebrated as National Pastor Appreciation Month.Grace Baptist Church, located at 15297 Highway 1, Cloutierville, had many reasons to celebrate Pastor Ralph Johnson’s three years of service to the church.Johnson became the Interim Pastor during a time that was critical to...

Young- at -Heart meets

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was on Nov. 1 at First United Methodist Church.The Back Porch Band entertained the gathering with a selection of gospel and traditional favorites, and David Clark displayed photographs from his “Feathers and Friends” wildlife collection.Koinonia...

Chamber announces ‘Best of Natchitoches’ finalists, banquet is Feb. 7

The finalists will be recognized and winners announced at the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce banquet on Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center.Also being recognized are the new NYP 4 Under 40 award recipients, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner,...

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.Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic...

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. Brossette, Leondera Brossett,...

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...

‘I Tried’ awards note achievements and community support

The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center hosed the ‘I Tried’ Awards Banquet on Oct. 19.

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.Honorees who will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Educators will be Ben LaGrone of Colfax, Phillip McClung and Janna Masson Maggio of...