Village of Natchez athlete going to Seattle Seahawks

A.J. Gillie says his lifelong dream came true when he answered his phone Saturday night. It was a call from the Seattle Seahawks professional football team offering him a contract and invitation to attend their camp May 1-4.

FAUNA fundraiser will have animals; dog wash and nail clip is May 3

Mark your Calendar! The first FAUNA Dog Wash & Nail clipping of the season is Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tractor Supply. Baths are $10; over 60 pounds $15. Nails cost $10; anal gland expression $10.Help raise money for Natchitoches animals.

Although Campti Mill is closed IP will continue Foundation grants

International Paper announced Wednesday that the International Paper Foundation remains committed to supporting the local Red River community through grant opportunities.

Discuss dyes, learn kntting and stitching techniques, see trades crafters

In the 18th century French colonists utilized a variety of dyes to color their world from clothing to paints. On May 10, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. join St.

Policy would streamline services for job seekers and employers

NFIB State Director Leah Long says the state’s leading small business advocacy organization is urging the House & Governmental Affairs Committee to pass HB 264 and HB 617, two bills that would lay the foundation for a modern, efficient and coordinated workforce system in Louisiana.HB 264 by Rep.

Tariffs economic shock therapy for other countries may not be necessary

Guess what? We’re already rich.Judging by the results, the United States should be the last country that wants to reorder the world economy.We’ve thrived in recent decades, while other advanced democracies have fallen behind.

Second Canadian province joins Louisiana Coalition for Energy Security

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced late last month that the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada, has joined the Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security (GCES), becoming the second Canadian province to have joined the organization.Launched in September, the GCES was founded by Gov.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Old Bethel had sunrise service on Easter Sunday outside of the church. Judy Montet led the congregation in a song service. Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Philippians 3:1011.After reading the scripture, he said God knows everything about us. Knowing God, the power of His resurrection.

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.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests April 7-20 1. Eduardo Garibay, 32 (lm), arrested for 2 counts of possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies, illegal possession of stolen firearms 2.