News

Natchitoches Magnet announces requirements for admission

Natchitoches Magnet School announces that admissions for the 2025-2026 school year are now open.Parents and guardians interested in providing their children with a high-quality education in an engaging and challenging environment are encouraged to apply.

Krewe of the 9’s

Southern-style Sunday champagne brunch, sharing priority points, ribbon-cutting (into the new season) and a toast, “opened the door” to the 2025 Mardi Gras season for Krewe of The 9’s inaugural Twelfth Night celebration on Jan. 5.

Fire department extinguishes kitchen fire on Raphiel Street

The City of Natchitoches Fire Department was dispatched at 6:16 a.m. Thursday Jan. 9, to 1401 Raphiel St. for a reported structure fire with all occupants out of the residence.Crews from Central Fire Station and Station 3 responded.

Krewe of Dionysos

12th NightThe Krewe of Dionysos held its 12th Night Celebration and presentation of Junior Court on Jan. 3 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Food was provided by Sweeties BBQ and entertainment by Leonard Sarpy of Wrinkle Free Entertainment.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Ephesians 6:1-17. He said put on the whole armor of God. There is a lot of anxiety. He read Galatians 6:9, let us not grow weary while doing good, we will reap if we do not lose heart. Don’t give up. Stay in God’s word. Don’t give in. Go to God.

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 4H office.

Year-in-Review continues and closes 2024

OctoberJesse Foshee of Provencal is crowned Miss Northwestern State- Lady of the Bracelet.The Adai Caddo Indian Nation hosts its 26th Annual Powwow.Village of Natchez continues to fail passing its 2024-2024 budget.