Local cat lovers, Dallas organization make major donations to cat welfare

Thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Summerlee Foundation, a Dallas based organization committed to the protection of animals, community cats throughout Natchitoches Parish are being given a second chance in life.

Go early to take advantage of Soil and Water Conservation District plant sale

The Natchitoches Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its Annual Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale on March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. NO pre-sale orders this year!!! Sale will be located on the vacant lot at the corner of St. Clair Ave. and Williams Ave. in downtown Natchitoches.

NSU expands with new facilities, freshmen, transfers and retention rise

A major transformation is underway at Northwestern State University, with new academic and athletic facilities set to enhance student learning and campus life. Construction on Alost Hall, a $45 million academic hub, remains on track for a Fall 2025 opening.

No comment from NSU president nor university

Northwestern State University’s Faculty Senate has asked President James Genovese to apologize for reportedly making racial remarks to City of Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. during a recent event.The Feb. 17 event was a ceremonial swearingin of U.S. Rep.

CALENDAR

Campus events and activities for March 2-8 Here is a look at the week of March 2-8 at Northwestern State University.March 3-4 – University closed for Mardi Gras holiday March 3 – Men’s basketball vs. UIW, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.March 4 – Baseball vs. LeTourneau, Brown-Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Luke 11:28 – 36. After he read the scripture, he said “Jesus refers to Himself as the light of the world.” Without Him our light doesn’t shine.A lot of times we walk around we want our shine.

Church News

Greenville Baptist Church at 394 Clark Rd, Clarence, invites all to Old Time Musical held Saturday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. Call Ethel Chalk at 318/352-9759 for more information.1st year Pastoral Anniversary celebration for Pastor Carlos & Lady Rosie Donaway at Shiloh Baptist Church, 410 6th St.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingCane River Creole National Historical Park (CARI), in partnership with the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC) have a student art exhibition themed, Art Inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, on display at historic Texas & Pacific Railway Depot at 1927 Remembrance Way through Sunday,...

Vehicle Fire

Firefighters responded to a fire at the gas pumps at French Market Thursday morning and found a vehicle parked under the canopy, by the gas pump, with the front of the vehicle on fire. No fuel was being dispensed at the time of the fire and the occupant was inside the store.

Stopping in intersections has become major traffic hazard

The Natchitoches Police Department would like to notify the public of Louisiana state statute 32:143 due to the number of complaints about vehicles stopping in intersections during peak traffic hours.