Church News

St. Mary Baptist Church will celebrate its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 13, at 9:30 a.m.Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Winnfield will have a night of singing and praise Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m.There will be a ways & means committee District 6 meeting.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Christmas Festival is Nov. 23 - Jan. 6 with parade Dec. 7. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Ticket are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas. com Dark Woods Haunted Attraction open Friday and Saturday through Oct.

Coach Mike McConathy returning to Northwestern State

Mike McConathy – coach, servant-leader, mentor and ambassador – is returning to Northwestern State University to serve as a special advisor to new President James Genovese.

Library offers a diverse collection of Halloween costumes for all ages

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) announce the return of its popular Halloween costume checkout program, now in its ninth year. This innovative service combines community spirit with practical savings, offering residents a chance to celebrate Halloween in style without straining their budgets.

La. Guard mobilizes ahead of Hurricane Milton to offer support

At the direction of the Governor Jeff Landry, Maj. Gen. Thomas C.

Creation Badin-Roque House park is milestone for historical society

The St. Augustine Historical Society’s (SAHS) honorary lifetime board members, Gloria Jones and Dr. Pete Gregory met with others to celebrate a milestone, giving their appreciation and approval of the progress Sept. 27..

Cassidy updates Chamber members on current issues

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy met with members of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce and guests during a Tuesday luncheon to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its potential for local and state economic growth.

Part of Washington closed because of water line repair

Washington Street is from Texas Street to Highland Park Drive is closed until further notice.This street closure is due to an emergency water line repair by the City’s Utility Department. Drivers should adhere to detour signs.

Attend LaDOTD Road Show or access meeting on Internet

The Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m. for Central Region District 8 which encompasses Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn parishes.

Homicide case ends with man’s guilty plea

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced the guilty plea and sentencing in a homicide case.Kendrick Cox, 33, of Natchitoches, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for first degree murder relating to robbery and stabbing of a victim in 2022.