OLD BETHEL NEWS

Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Romans 1:13-17 Sunday. After he read the scripture, he said it is our obligation to share the gospel. There is only One God. He looks at who we are. Paul tells us to share God’s word with others. If we act like Christians, other people will see it.

Church News

United Baptist Theological Seminary & Bible College presents Pre-Easter Revival April 7-11, 6 p.m.nightly at First Baptist Church-Amulet, 1116 Amulet Church, Natchitoches. Rev. Thomas Carter, Host Pastor. Guests are Rev. Jasper Anthony, Rev. Kenneth banks, Rev.

E Lab kindergarteners get garden growing with Pea Patch Jig

Some peas need a little help to get growing and a little music never hurts. With spring planting underway in the school garden at Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School, students have been reading about seeds, vegetables and how they grow.

Economic Dashboard shows tax growth in Parish

The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business released its March 2025 issue of the Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard, highlighting both growth and challenges across employment, consumer spending, housing, travel, and new businesses sectors.

Enter to win weekend get-away if you get your Jazz Fest tickets now

Get ready to sing your heart out with Gretchen Wilson, dance to funk legends The BARKAYS, and relive the magic with Taylor Swift and Bon Jovi tribute shows—all in one weekend at the Natchitoches Jazz & R&B Festival May 9-10 on the downtown riverbank.

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center marks decade of success with healing wounds

NRMC Wound Center is celebrating a decade of healing wounds and improving lives.

JUST TALKIN’

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like Governor Jeff Landry is trying to show just who the boss is in Louisiana?Literally days after his overhaul of the state tax program failed, the Governor announces a hiring freeze in Louisiana.

Applications to host free family reading programs open, deadline to apply is April 15

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is seeking organizations that want to strengthen family bonds while promoting early literacy skills to host a Prime Time family engagement and reading program in the fall.Organizations interested in hosting these programs can apply through April 15 at www.

Local Grambling alumni to host National College Decision Day

Local Grambling State University alumni will host its annual National College (signing) Decision Day on Thursday, May 1 at, 6 p.m.in the Community Commons Area at the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, 400 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Natchitoches.

Jackson Parish Classic and Antique Car Show will give awards to three places and charge no admission

The Jackson Parish Classic & Antique Car Club will hold its 27th car show on Saturday, April 19, in the Brookshires Shopping Center located at 325 East Main Street in Jonesboro.