OLD BETHEL NEWS

 The mothers present at Bellwood Baptist Church for Mother’s Day were Teri Marshall, Diane Massey, Lauren Cheatwood Smith, Kandyce Hawkes, Rhonda Colston, Misty Masters, Kayla Mathis, Peggy Lindsey, Susan Cook, Debra Cook, Connie Matkin, Tammy Wyatt, Mary Guimaraes, Kirsten Maria and Cerrie...

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingThe Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library are hosting it’s Spring Book Sale through Saturday, May 31, and everything is just 50 cents. Books, movies, and more are available in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room of the NPL Main Branch at 450 2nd St. during regular library hours.

Nutritional benefits of watermelon

Watermelon is widely considered a summertime treat that’s particularly refreshing on a hot day. A staple at backyard barbecues, watermelon makes a great appetizer, side dish and even dessert.Watermelon also can make for a nutritious addition to a backyard barbecue menu.

Achievements, contributions help name Mr. & Miss NCHS

Natchitoches Central High School has announced Andrew Odom and Gabrielle Essex are this year’s Mr. and Miss NCHS., The prestigious title is awarded by faculty and staff to one young man and one young lady who exemplify Natchitoches Central’s core values: Respect, Honor, and Tradition.

New NPD Officers

The Natchitoches Police Department has two new officers who graduated from the Alexandria Regional Police Academy dMay 15. The two new officers are Brandon Conant and Hunter Laurent.

JUST TALKIN’

JT reads were traffic cameras are getting a lot of attention in the legislature.One bill, SB 99, is headed to the Senate floor. This bill goes so far as to offer malfeasance in office charges for city officials that don’t enforce the traffic camera law.

Sheriff adds 4 deputies after completion of academy

Sheriff Stuart Wright announces that four Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s deputies have graduated from the 96th Session of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy.Deputies Joseph Bonner, Joseph Brown Jr.

House passes controversial DEI bill that’s headed to Senate

The Louisiana House Monday night passed a controversial bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, training and hiring policies in state agencies and public colleges.The bill passed 57-32 after an emotional and deeply divided debate that largely fell along racial lines.

Loan will pay for inspecting waterlines for lead, copper and iron

The Natchitoches Water System is improving the quality of drinking water for its citizens thanks to funding through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) program to inspect lead, copper and galvanized iron content in the lines.

Money for college education on the line on National 529 Day

Louisiana families will have a chance to win $529 toward their child’s college education to highlight National 529 Day.