Congratulations to Riverdale Academy MSAIS Overall Reading Fair Winners

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Easter is a day of great joy for faithful Christians. Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is detailed in the New Testament. Easter is what's known as a moveable feast, which means it's not celebrated on the same date each year.

Be Transformed, Not Conformed

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Poll Finds Louisiana Men Say Chick-fil-A Is the Perfect Place to Propose

With the cost of living still stubbornly high, even life’s biggest romantic moments may be getting a budget- friendly rethink. The candlelit dinner once the gold standard for popping the question - is increasingly being swapped for something a little more… accessible.

Parish has ‘significant turnout’ to La. Day at the Capitol

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its Regional Advocacy Committee, hosted Natchitoches Day at the Capitol, bringing together community leaders, partners, and stakeholders to elevate the voice and priorities of Natchitoches Parish at the state level March 25..

NPD seeking suspect wanted in University Parkway shooting

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Friday morning on University Parkway.On March 27, , around 2:54 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 3800 block of University Parkway in reference to a gunshot victim.

Dr. Jason Anderson named next executive director of LSMSA

Dr. Jason Anderson will serve as the next Executive Director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA). His appointment is subject to approval by LSMSA’s Board of Directors, who will meet on June 15.

JUST TALKIN’

If you haven’t picked out your Easter candy for Sunday… brace yourself.JT read the other day that Easter candy costs are up 67 percent in the last six years.Since the start of this decade, the Easter basket has lost nearly half its candy, even as we spend more to fill it.

Mayor will host event at Parc Natchitoches

Bring the entire family out full of fun! Join Mayor Williams, Jr. for the Good Friday Eggstravaganza at PARC Natchitoches on April 3, from 1-4 p.m.There will be Easter Egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, balloon artist, face painting, bounce house, DJ spinning tunes, food trucks and vendors.

Gorum Cemetery fundraiser will be Turkey shoot with prizes, food, drinks

A Turkey shoot to raise funds for the Gorum Cemetery is taking place Saturday, April, 11, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at 9634 Hwy 119, .7 miles east of Gorum Post Office.Cost is $5 per round with a winner each round; 12, 20 and 410 gauges. Shells provided.Prizes include shotguns, Ruger .