Fruity Fuel for School

FAMILY FEATURESSchool days bring excitement for students with classroom fun, exploration of new subjects, time with friends and extracurricular activities like sports and clubs.

Awards recognize those who believe in power of trying

Public service and volunteerism are the characteristics shared by the honoorees who received awards at the “I Tried” celebration Tuesday at the Riverside Reserve.

Governor, Insurance secretary disagree about drop in rates

Louisiana drivers are beginning to get lower auto insurance costs in 2025, with Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple offering starkly different explanations for why.

Teen Center Opens

Intersection at E. Fifth and Bienville, parts of Myrtle and Virginia scheduled for maintenance

The intersection of East Fifth Street at Bienville Street will be closed to all traffic, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2.This closure provides for the removal of the existing deteriorated asphalt pavement and its replacement with new concrete pavement.

JUST TALKIN’

Most workers will be off duty on Monday as the nation celebrates Labor Day.It’s the unofficial end of summer…and in Louisiana…it’s usually the day political campaigns officially begin.It’s what JT calls a “real” holiday. The intended purpose of Labor Day is to do nothing.

‘Playing in the Mud’ is beginning ceramic class to start Sept. 11

A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Sept. 11.The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Oct. 16 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

Natchitoches Central classes of ‘75 and ‘85 planning reunions

The NCHS- Natchitoches Class of 1975 Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 19 -20.Any member of NCHS Class of 1975 interested in attending can contact Nancy Drawhorn Jones, Chair, chair, at 318/2280580, Albert Middleton, co-chair at 214/364-6740, or Martha Dalme, recording treasurer at 318/6524136.

Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt to present guest recital Sept. 8

Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/livestream.

Pork plates and music by DJ Martin will raise funds for Kilby Mangham

A benefit fundraiser for Kolby Mangham will be at the Spanish Lake Community Catholic Hall on Saturday, Aug. 30.Pull pork plates and music with DJ James Martin start at 4 p.m. Supper and dance proceeds will go to offset expenses incurred for young Kolbs’s ICU neo-natal care in Houston.