City Council discusses rate ordinance at Monday meeting

Most of the discussion at the City Council meeting Monday was about amending an ordinance that says the City “shall” make an annual electric rate based on the increase of the Consumer Price Index.

Lions Club elects officers, recognizes service

Michael Giannone was inducted as the 2026-2027 Lions Club President by outgoing President Nicole Woods. From left are Lion Michelle Waskom, Woods, Giannone and Sarah Giannone who was named Lion of the Year. Not pictured is New Lion of the Year Sammy Woods.

JUST TALKIN’

JT hopes you voted.This was the last round for our new primary system.The winners of the Democratic and Republican Primaries will meet on November 3. That will be a much bigger ballot for local voters.

Library hosting Dinosaur Experience that is traveling to Main Branch today

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites families, teens, and adults to a week of free programs built around one of nature’s most beloved subjects: dinosaurs.

Billy Cannon exhibit open at HOF and History museum

An extraordinary exhibit showcasing an expansive array of material from the life of one of Louisiana’s best known and most accomplished sports figures is now open at the Louisiana Sports Hal lof Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Old Bethel had a baby dedication this past Sunday, June 21. Wheeler and Amanda Weeks Hamm dedicated their baby, Arlin Colvin Weeks III. Bro. Richard Partridge performed the dedication.Bo Walker bought two pigs.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.