Kiwanis Guests

Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches met Thursday, Feb. 13. President Brittany Barton gave club updates and upcoming service projects. Former club president Don Barker introduced Dr. Grant Eloi and Lee Waskom of Natchitoches Parish School Board.

Melrose seeking vendors for Arts & Crafts

Calling all artisans! The 51st Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival is set for May 3-4 at historic Melrose on the Cane Talented vendors who specialize in hand.crafted items are invited to join this beloved community tradition.

James Oliphant Golf Scramble will be at Northwestern Hills

The James Oliphant Memorial Golf Scramble is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Tip off will be at 8 a.m., with continental breakfast starting at 7 a.m., followed by the awards presentation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and raffle prizes.

England Airpark, Alexandria Airport Celebrate Growth and Vision for ’25

England Airpark and the Alexandria International Airport (AEX) reflect on an impressive year of strategic planning, growth and transformation in 2024, setting the stage for an even more dynamic 2025.

Super Bowl is super experience for Northwestern students

Over 127 million people watched Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans from the comfort of their home, but for some Northwestern State University students, they experienced the game from behind the scenes.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

LIZ DURR 318-352-8898Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Genesis 2:7- 9. He said “A life worth living,” there is not reason not to smile. There is always sunshine. After he read the scriptures, he said God made each one of us in His own image. Do you feel emotionally wore out?

NPSO Arrests

Here are the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrests for Feb. 6-12.1.Chansy Jefferson, 37 (bf), arrested for driver must be licensed, switched license plate, battery of a police officer, attempted disarming a peace officer 2. Dewayne Jones, 23 (wm), arrested for possession of schedule I 3.

NPD Arrests

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested the following individuals over the past week: * Tristan Harper – D.W.I.* Sedrick Gordon – Violation of a Protection Order and Theft * Donald Allen – Remaining * Isaiah Hymes – Eight Counts of Simple Burglary * Kimberly Cunningham – D.W.I.

Resisting Officer

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested Demontray Pier, 24, of Natchitoches, for battery of a police officer, resisting a police officer with force or violence and criminal trespass.On Feb 17, around 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Super 1 Foods on Keyser Ave.

Discharging Gun

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested Desmond Williams, 18, of Natchitoches, for discharging a firearm within the city limits and obstruction of justice.On Feb. 16, around 5:52 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Rowena Street in reference to gunshots in the area.