Beginning ceramics class to start Jan. 23

A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Jan. 23. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 27 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Parish 4-H January community-wide service project is collecting diapers and wipes for Women’s Resource Center. Drop off donations at 4-H office.

Tips to protect home, family during freezing temperatures

With freezing temperatures arriving, the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center shares practical advice to help Louisiana residents protect their property and ensure safety during extreme cold.

Take a break with a walk in nature

The holidays were filled with lots of food, presents, and busy schedules. A walk in nature is a great way to burn calories, combat stress, and improve your health and wellbeing.Getting everyone excited about going outside and moving can be a challenge.

Seats remain for the annual fundraising NSU baseball auction and Fry jersey retirement

Tickets remain for Northwestern State’s annual baseball auction, set for Jan. 25 inside Prather Coliseum.The event, which this year includes the retirement of David Fry’s No. 1 at Northwestern, opens its doors at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour.Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Council: property rights v. neighborhood character

The controversy at the City Council meting Monday was about a property owner’s rights versus the character of a neighborhood.The Council voted on seven applications for rezoning for residential homeowners to operate Airbnb in their homes.

Dr. King celebration to include march, Day of Service, more

Northwestern State University’s Gail Metoyer Jones Center for Inclusion and Diversity will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events designed to inspire, educate and unite the community. The MLK 2025 celebration will include activities for all ages, highlighting Dr.

JUST TALKIN’

There’s going to be a lot of noise coming out of Washington DC this week.Some of the talk will center around Monday’s inauguration.The bulk of the conversation will focus on the confirmation hearings of President elect Donald Trump’s cabinet level appointees.

BOM is a sponsor ofthe St. Mary’s Catholic School FirstPitch Banquet

Rotarian with the Program Rick Harrington introduced NSU Athletic