Church News

A love fund for Richard 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.

Northwestern renames HHP as School of Kinesiology

Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance has been renamed the School of Kinesiology to better reflect the growth, scope and national standing of the department that prepares students for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports and exercise...

Pedaling toward progress

What began as a bold outdoor recreation initiative has evolved into an essential educational resource for Southeast Louisiana’s homeschooling community.

Fundraising turkey shoot set

A Turkey shoot to raise funds for the Gorum Cemetery is taking place Saturday, April, 11, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at 9634 Hwy 119, .just miles east of Gorum Post Office.Cost is $5 per round with a winner each round; 12, 20 and 410 gauges. Shells provided.Prizes include shotguns, Ruger .

Natchitoches Genealogy Library resumes monthly speaker series

Under new leadership, the Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association (NGHA) has resumed its once-popular monthly speaker meeting series and launched a new website.

Spring plant sale in Shreveport

The Ark-La-Tex Herb Society is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6969 Fern Loop, Shreveport. Access Fern Loop from E70th by Xpress Carwash. The parking lot is next to McDaniel Financial. The event takes place rain or shine!

Water system seeking compensation from internet company

Two representatives of companies involved in the exploration of oil and gas in Natchitoches and Sabine parishes spoke at the Parish Council meeting Monday.They were Jason East, representing Diversified Land Management (DLM) and Brad Slay, representing Seitel Data Ltd.

Concert will feature NSU Student Concerto Winners

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will feature the winners of the annual NSU Concerto Contest on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.Douglas Bakenhus is the orchestra’s music director. Andrej Kurti is assistant conductor.Tickets are $16.

Library hosts 1 of 2 free book signings, today, Saturday

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites the community to celebrate local authorship with two free book- signing events at the Main Branch. Celebrated children’s author Denise McConduit visits Saturday, March 21, followed by debut author Sydney Gray on Saturday, March 28.

JUST TALKIN’

Bits and pieces while trying to understand our weather in Louisiana… JT got his first up close experience with the “conflict” in Iran. All the news reports about the fighting haven’t really hit home. Sure…JT is saddened by the scenes of death and destruction associated with the battles.