Northwestern State alum LTC Calvin Hoover honored

In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University recognized the military service of Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Hoover Jr., US Army Retired, during its football game on October 25.

The Legends and Traditions of Halloween

Each year on October 31st, people from all over celebrate Halloween. A favorite of children and those who like to tap into their “inner child”, Halloween is a day to dress up in costume, hand out candy (usually to children), and try to frighten each other and ourselves with spooky stories.

JUST TALKIN’

Congrats to the St. Mary’s Tigers for bringing us a Friday night football victory. The Tigers defeated LaSalle for a very special Homecoming win.It was their second straight victory with two more district games to go.

Lawmakers scramble to find SNAP benefits

Louisiana lawmakers have been pushing to keep food assistance flowing to 17% of the state’s residents and to adjust next spring’s election timetable.The Louisiana House has signed off an urgent request to repurpose $150 million by Friday to cover SNAP benefits for nearly 800,000 residents.

Sheriff’s Office asking for help in locating alleged rapist

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged rape that occurred in Campti, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.Detectives and patrol deputies responded to the incident on Oct 20.

Several St. Mary’s students score ‘exceptional academic performance’

Several students from St. Mary’s School have been recognized for exceptional academic performance on their recent spring assessments, earning top marks on the Terra Nova and PreACT exams.

Magnet Students of the Year

Queen Jenna

Mobile cancer screening Nov. 4-5

The Cenla Medication Access Program’s (CMAP) Cancer Screening Mobile Unit will be in Natchitoches Parish November 4-5 to offer free breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screenings for eligible Central Louisiana residents.

Piano Series International will present Chinese pianist

Pianist Yizhen Chen will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15.