JUST TALKIN’

A lot of events have been going on lately with the start of school, football and after school activities… it’s time for a long weekend.A three-day weekend is just a few days ahead…Labor Day. It’s designated as the first Monday in September to honor the achievements and contributions of the workers.

District Attorney congratulates LDAA Shield of Justice Awards winners

Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington congratulated House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jack McFarland and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Glen Womack on receiving the Louisiana District Attorneys Association’s 2026 Shield of Justice Award.

Northwestern’s School of Kinesiology has grand launch and ribbon-cutting

Northwestern State University’s School of Kinesiology will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate its new name Thursday, Aug. 27 at 170 Tarleton Dr., the School of Kinesiology building, formerly known as the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Playing with Mud is beginning ceramics class

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement will offer Playing in the Mud: Beginning Ceramics on Thursday evenings Aug. 20-Sept. 24.This course is an introduction to working with clay.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Richard Partridge brought the message from Joshua 24:1-3, 14,15. He said God is the God of Israel. He led the Israelites out of Egypt; he fed them manna and quail. He said there are two kinds of God. The God of the cross and the god of yourself.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

NSU Child Welfare Program seeking items for children and families

–The Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program at Northwestern State University is developing a Child Welfare Simulation Lab to provide hands-on learning experiences for students preparing for careers in child welfare.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Unrestrained Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Red River Parish Crash

Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single- vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 174 near Catfish Bend Road. The crash, which occurred Aug. 24 at approximately 9:15 a.m., claimed the life of 41-year-old David Purvis, Jr. of Shreveport.

4-H Member Katelynn Albright Shines at Several Livestock Shows

Red River Parish 4-H member Katelynn Albright had an exciting and rewarding summer, traveling across the region and even the country while showcasing her livestock projects.