JUST TALKIN’

Sunday is perhaps one of the most special days of the year for JT.We’ve all heard the phrase…”only a mother could love..” Well, that pretty much sums it up. Nothing can exceed or replace the love of a mother for her children.That love is bestowed 365 days a year.

Registrar of Voters records consistent early voting totals

Some 198 people voted early on the first day, Saturday, April 2, according to the report from Registrar of Voters Kathrin Woodard-Holden.Early voting continues through Saturday, May 9.

School board, NSU announce spring graduation dates

The Natchitoches Parish School Board has announced the following graduationdates:• Lakeview High School Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. | Lakeview Football Field•Natchitoches Central High School Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.

Rapides Foundation grant supports Beyond Graduation Program at LCU

Louisiana Christian University has been awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation for $25,700 for the Beyond Graduation Program, a project designed to close the gap between high school seniors who graduate and apply to postsecondary institutions and those who enroll and complete a postsecondary...

Rotary Club Students of the Month

Bill to reduce homelessness advances despite concerns about courts

BATON ROUGE-A proposal aimed at addressing homelessness in Louisiana is advancing through the Legislature, though it has sparked concern among some lawmakers and advocates about charging people living on the streets with criminal misdemeanors.House Bill 211, by Rep.

CASA Appreciation

CASA of Central Louisiana recently hosted its appreciation event, Hearts of Service: Champions for Children, on April 23 at Mama’s Blues Room, to honor the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and supporters.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Mackenzie Smith and Frank Sims. They also sang happy anniversary to Taran and Mackenzie Smith. These were our April birthdays and anniversaries.This past Sunday, we had Bro. Danny Martinez to bring the message starting with Isaiah 30:18.

U.S. Attorney reports prosecutions of child exploitation crimes

This week, United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller highlights a dozen recent prosecutions in the Western District of Louisiana involving serious child exploitation crimes.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests April 23-26, 2026 1. Richard Mobley, 22 (wm), fugitive from other jurisdiction 2. Chase Sculthorpe, 42 (wm), possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies, driving on roadway laned for traffic 3.