Church News

VBS at St Mary’s from 9 a.m. to noon on June 22-26. Email development@smsti gers.org Christian Baptist Church will celebrate the 11th anniversary of pastor Elder Otis C. Jackson Sr. and First Lady Tracy Jackson Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Thunderstorms and High Winds

On Wednesday afternoon, a line of severe thunderstorms with high winds moved through Natchitoches Parish causing minor damage. The storm resulted in numerous downed trees and widespread power outages but no injuries. As of Thursday June 12, a total of 180 outages remained.

Campti Center wins grant to feed kids this summer

The Campti Community Development Center is among the organizations who will receive over $97,000 from No Kid Hungry to help ensure Louisiana kids get the food they need to grow and thrive this summer.For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year.

Executive orders to accelerate drone production

President Donald J. Trump signed three executive orders June 11 that will accelerate domestic drone production, secure our airspace and position America to lead the world in supersonic technology.

From Small-Town Paper to Big-Time Reporting: The Journey of Jimmy Hyams

Early Beginnings: A Teen Journalist’s DreamAt just 16, Jimmy Hyams took the reins of his local sports editor long before most people even think about their career paths.

JUST TALKIN’

JT hopes your Friday the 13th wasn’t as bad as some of the movie versions.JT doesn’t like to say he is superstitious. He prefers the label “cautious” on these days. However some habits are hard to die and JT is certainly not going to do anything to give those “evil” spirits an edge.

New Bookmobile

New Bookmobile

Village of Natchez names parade co-grand marshals

The Village of Natchez is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 28. The event will feature a festival in Pecan Park and Parade. There is no entry fee for the festival or to participate in the parade.Grand Marshal for the 2 p.m.

Terrific Kids

Terrific Kids

Heat safety reminder: Look before you lock

With the onset of rising summer temperatures, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is issuing an important public safety reminder to all residents: never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.Children in the U.S.