Need a New Year’s Resolution?

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser ask people in all 64 parishes of Louisiana to stop littering in 2026. Adopt one or all 10 of KLB’s proposed New Year’s resolutions to help clean up our Sportsman’s Paradise.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

NSU ROTC honors cadets during Fall 2025 awards program

Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science and Leadership recognized cadets for academic, military and leadership achievements during the Fall 2025 semester. ROTC’s mission is to recruit, educate, develop and inspire cadets with a focus on academics.

Creole exhibit now at museum

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770-1830 exhibition on display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum through March 15, 2026. The museum is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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Now – Jan. 11 — Registration for Spring 2026 semester available at NSU Connect Now– Jan. 2 – University closed for Winter break Dec. 29 – Men’s basketball vs. Lamar, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.Dec. 31 – Women’s basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin, Prather Coliseum, 1Dec. 31 – Men’s basketball vs.

School Board partners with FINS to address students with trauma

The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB), in partnership with the Louisiana Supreme Court Families in Need of Services (FINS) Assistance Program, hosted a three-day Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training aimed at strengthening support systems for children who have experienced trauma.

Freedom 250 will unite Americans around the country

President Trump Launches Freedom 250 to Lead America’s 250th Birthday Celebration Freedom 250 will unite Americans from every corner of the nation around one President Donald J.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898This past Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley did not bring a message. During the time for the message, a program was put on by Mackenzie Smith and Leslie Salley. Mackenzie read the scripture-Isaiah 9:5 and Leslie played the music, while the congregation sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem”.

Get bargains at book sale

The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library (FoNPL) invites the community to discover affordable literary treasures at their annual “Season’s Readings” Mini Book Sale, running select days from December 15 through January 3.