OLD BETHEL NEWS

LIZ DURR 318-352-8898I got sick at church Sunday and had to go home. Another member, Linda Bynog, sent me her notes. Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Psalm 37:1-8. He said, “Be patient and wait on the Lord.” We all want immediate results.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests March 13-231. Lonnie Colbert, 41 (bm), arrested for failure to appear2. Joshua Powell, Sr.

Adventure meets mini golf at Dark Woods in Natchitoches

Natchitoches, LADark Woods Adventure Park, home to Central Louisiana’s premier family entertainment destination, announces its newest attraction Buccaneer Bayou Adve n t u re Mini Golf set to open March 29, 2025.

JUST TALKIN’

JT’s not normally rude to telemarketers… but Wednesday was the exception.He answered his cell phone from an unknown number, which is something he rarely does.

New Sea Wall

CRC Worx Construction of Robeline has begun construction of a seawall along the west side (Mill Street)of Cane River from the north crossing of the Union Pacific railroadnorthward to the Riverside Reserve Wedding Venue.

Reward being offered for arrest and conviction of Clarence trail ride shooter

A Clarence native is offering a reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the recent shooting at the Clarence Trail Ride/Field Party according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office.

Council will meet to update code for public events

The Natchitoches Parish Council is holding an Emergency Special Meeting Monday, March 31, at 10 a.m.

City wins grant to foster well-being of families and children

The City of Natchitoches is excited to announce that it has been awarded the Strengthening Families Program Grant from The Rapides Foundation. This grant will provide crucial funding to support local programming aimed at improving the well-being of families and children in the Natchitoches area.

OCS receives funding for home cooling bills for summer

The Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) announces funds are available to help low-income households in Natchitoches Parish stay safe and cool in the summer by helping with home cooling bills.

Poet wins La. Writer Award for ‘intellectual life’ and body of work

The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana announces Julie Kane, poet and longtime educator, is the recipient of the 26th Louisiana Writer Award.