National Guard mobilizes to restore safety in nation’s capital

President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital on Aug. 11 and vowed to make its streets safe again for both residents and visitors.“Washington, D.C.

Ask Rusty:

I’m Still Confused about Medicare Part A and Part B EnrollmentDear Rusty: I’m 64 and still working full time, and plan to continue working at least until I’m 70 ~ it’s a good job, and I enjoy it.

Local young talent featured in award-nominated short film

Three rising young performers from Natchitoches Flipping Athletics, Thea Foshee, Kaislyn Stepp and Madelyn Wilkerson, will appear in small but memorable roles in the short film “Hivemind,” which has been selected for the prestigious Louisiana Film Prize and will premiere at Prize Fest in Shreveport...

July Spotlight

First step to getting to vote is to be sure you are registered

The Natchitoches Parish Registrar of voters is joining others across the state to host Voter Registration Week activities Aug. 25-29, aimed at registering eligible Louisiana citizens to vote.Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters will hold voter registration events from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NSU education professor named to preparation accrediting team

A faculty member from Northwestern State University’s School of Education has been selected to serve on a national site review team in educator preparation accreditation.Dr. Dylan G.

NSU students work with NASA for unforgettable science learning project

Northwestern State University soared to new heights this summer when a team from the Department of Physical Science participated in NASA’s RockOn workshop at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.Dr.

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.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

This past Tuesday evening, Malcolm and I went to Oak Hill Baptist Church in Many to hear my cousin, Evangelist Lyndon Longoria, who was preaching a revival. His message came from 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 and 20-25. He said, “Jehoshaphat got word that a great multitude was coming against him from Syria.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingFAUNA bath the dogs day is Sept. 13 and Oct. 11 at Tractor Supply from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baths for dogs under 60 pounds cost $10; $15 for larger dogs. Nail clipping and anal glands are $10 each.