Ask Rusty:

Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-prof it arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated.

Dark Woods mini-golf classic will be fundraiser for Discovery Center

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

Northwestern State seeks nominations for alumni awards

The Northwestern State University Alumni Association invites nominations for four awards, two that will recognize distinguished service, one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association and one for a distinguished supporter.

Cercospora leaf spot: A common culprit in the Louisiana garden

Take a look outside, and you might see that your crape myrtle’s leaves are turning shades of yellow, orange and red and falling to the ground. Is this a sign that autumn is near?Not quite. This time of year, it’s more likely you are witnessing something called Cercospora leaf spot.

New traffic study says La. speeding past national average

“Chill out and slow down!”A new federal study shows that speeding was involved in 30% of all Louisiana motor vehicle fatalities in 2023, pushing Louisiana slightly above the national average.

Dark Woods will host benefit mini-golf tournament

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from 1 John 2:1829. After he read the scripture, Bro. Wayne said we are living in the last days. The Bible speaks about the antichrist coming, but there are antichrists living among us now. Those are people that don’t believe in Christ.

Church News

Pentecost Baptist Church at 9425 Hwy. 1 in Natchez cordially invites all to Pastor Rev. Joe Williams, Sr. 42nd anniversary to be held on Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Rev. Andre Haynie and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Montgomery.New Birth Missionary Baptist Church at 108 Church St.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingLine dancing class by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education Sept. 9- Oct. 14 on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65.

NPSO arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests August 7-17.Jeffery Aldredge, 35 (bm), arrested for fugitive from other jurisdiction2. Shawn Anthony, 55 (bm), arrested for failure to appear, 3 counts of resisting an officer3. Mark Bynog, 58 (wm), arrested for 5 counts of failure to appear4.