Honoring civil rights cold case journalist Stanley Nelson

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication will celebrate the life and work of Louisiana journalist Stanley Nelson at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., is open to the public.

Meet Your Neighbor

For someone who was told she’d never succeed, Sally Halm has built a career, and a life, defined by hard work, heart, and hospitality. Halm, General Manager of Holiday Inn Express, shares her story. “I’m one of six girls,” Halm said, “and I was the only one that didn’t go to college.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Connie Matkin was surprised with a birthday cake and gifts provided by Liz Durr last Wednesday at Bellwood Baptist Church. The group enjoyed a meal of Sloppy Joes, Mac an cheese, a garden salad and the birthday cake.

Church News

Bishop Anthony Reliford and members of Mr. Carmel Baptist Church family invite all to Deacon Appreciation Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Evangelist will be Pastor Alfred Williams III of St. Peter Baptist Church, Campti and his church family. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is located at 9880 Hwy 120, Robeline.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

Keep pets safe this Halloween

Halloween is an annual celebration that many children and adults look forward to each October. From the mysterious and the macabre to the goofy and gregarious, Halloween speaks to people in many different ways.

Improve visibility while trick-ortreating (and other safety tips)

Thousands of costume- clad children will embark on treatfinding missions in neighborhoods all across the country this Halloween. Everyone wants their Halloween festivities to be fun, but it is important that trick-or-treaters and their chaperones prioritize safety as well.

Dusty miller: A dependable choice for Louisiana’s cool-season gardens

With eye-catching, silvery foliage that’s velvet-soft to the touch, dusty miller is a unique plant.Add to that the fact that it’s easy to care for and readily survives frosty winter temperatures, and you’ve got a recipe for a winning plant for cool-season landscapes.

Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape.Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more.

Young at Heart

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held on Oct. 1 at the First United Methodist Church. Ed Huey, music educator and inductee of the NSU Hall of Master Folk Artists, treated everyone to a one-man show featuring his mastery of the harmonica.