Woman pleads ‘no contest’, gets probation for benefits fraud

On June 23, Lydia Breighner pleaded “No Contest” to Government Benefits Fraud. Judge Louise Hines, Section 3, Division F of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court, sentenced her to two years of probation with the following conditions: 1. Pay court costs 2.

LSP Troop E investigates fatalities in Jena and Boyce

On June 24, 2025, at approximately 5:08 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a onevehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 127 near Coon Tank Battery Road. This crash claimed the life of 86year-old William Graham of Jena.

NPSO ARRESTS

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests June 16-18 1. Ruth Brimzy, 66 (bf), arrested for resisting a police officer with force or violence, domestic abuse battery2. James Lofton IV, 31 (bm), arrested for 2 counts of failure to appear3.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

This past Sunday we were able to go church. My husband, Malcolm had to go Premier Urgent Care. Judy Montet sent me what Bro. Wayne Salley preached on. Bro. Wayne brought the message from Matthew 28:18-20. In the King James Bible Jesus words is in red.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

Ongoing Natchitoches Parish Library Summer Reading Program Children’s performance Schedule Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Man gets life in prison for sex crimes against children

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Richard Dean Hicks, 68, of Pioneer, LA has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and production of child pornography.United States District Judge Terry A.

NSU will offer 40-hour Basic Private Investigator Training Course

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a 40-Hour Basic Private Investigator Training Course on July 11-13 and 18-20 in the second-floor classroom of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus.The class will be on Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Learning a New Language

Learning a second (or even third) language isn’t just for kids in school. Older adults can pick up a new language, too, as well as some health benefits.

Become a Mentor

With age comes wisdom, often enough, and plenty of life skills. Share those life skills with younger people to pass on some of that knowledge and make social connections that can keep you moving and healthy.Skills NeededMentor.

Home Projects to Make Life Easier

More and more seniors are opting to age in place in their homes rather than downsize or move to assisted living facilities. With a little work, seniors can stay in their family home for longer.Here are some projects recommended by the AARP.LightingThe U.S.