Law enforcement agencies will monitor sex offenders Halloween

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office, in partnership with Louisiana Probation and Parole–Natchitoches District Office, are planning and preparing to monitor registered sex offenders and suspicious community activity during Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 31.

NSU Music Academy plans concert

The NSU Music Academy will hold its fall ensemble concert on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free.The concert theme is “Princes, Princesses, & Pirates!” In keeping with the theme, students will dress up for their performances.

NORTHWEATERN STATE

Here is a look at the week of Oct. 26 – Nov. 1 at Northwestern State University.Sept. 2 – Dec. 18 — Exhibit celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Louisiana Collection, Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library Oct. 26 – NSU Lyrica & Orpheus Concert. Magale Recital Hall, 3 p.m. # Oct.

NPSO Arrests

1. Michael Sam, 44 (bm), arrested for possession of schedule I with intent, second or subsequent offenses, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice – evidence tampering, illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of person under seventeen years of age 2.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

The Natchitoches Red Hat Sisters went to Merci Beaucoup for lunch Oct. 13. This was Joan Sheffield’s event for the month. She asked us to bring a copy of our favorite recipe to share with everyone and tell something about it. Maybe, if they wanted, to make the recipe for everyone to taste.

Jackson Barracks will have holiday display

Get ready to experience the magic of the holidays in one of Louisiana’s most historic settings, Jackson Barracks, Headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard Dec. 6–7, transforming the landmark military installation into a twinkling winter wonderland.

Church News

Calvary Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct.25 from 5:30-7 p.m. The trunk-or-treat festival will be free popcorn, candy lemonade, warm cider, games prizes, jump house, fun, hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. Donations will go towards Operation Christmas Child.

Shutdown: Over 7,000 will not get SNAP benefits in this Parish

Some 7,728 Natchitoches Parish residents, which equates to 20 percent of the overall population, will receive no new SNAP benefits for groceries beginning Nov. 1.Gov. Jeff Landry is warning all SNAP welfare cardholders the halt in benefits is due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, DC.

Patriotic symphony concert will be free to veterans

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a patriotic concert titled “The American Spirit Will Endure” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Douglas Bakenhus is the orchestra’s music director.

Medical Center Imaging Center wins 3-year MRI accreditation

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Imaging Center has been awarded a threeyear term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).