ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

O’Neal Sisters

Christmas Festival Poster committee seeking artists for 99th year of poster

Artists are being sought to design the 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Poster, commemorating the 99th year of the beloved festival. The theme for the poster is “Christmas in Natchitoches.

FAUNA construction tops list of building permits in April

Progress on the FAUNA animal shelter is progressing with the issuance of a building permit with a valuation of $4,424,000 that was among the City Planning and Zoning April report.The address of the shelter is 8158 Hwy. 1 South. Tudor Inc. of Delaware is listed as the contractor.

Parish taking trash collection to in-house

I hope this message finds you and your family well.As many of you know, International Paper has recently closed its operations in our parish. This will have a serious impact on our local economy and the revenue our Parish depends on to provide public services.

JUST TALKIN’

Hip…Hip…Hooray! It’s finally here.We’re talking about the last days of school. Thursday is the official last day of school… although some parents and students may start a day or so early.

Airpark opens new jog path at AEX Loop in Alexandria

England Airpark announces the opening of the AEX Loop, a brand new approximate 9-mile cycling and jogging path designed to promote health, wellness, and community connection. The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.

4-H Foundation scholarships go to Natchitoches students

Natchitoches Parish 4-H Scholarship Winners

Recreational trails grant period opens

The application period for the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program for Louisiana (RTPL) is now open. Grant applications are due no later than Tuesday, July 1, 2025.