Lesche members celebrate friendship and coming of spring

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches met for its regular monthly meeting March 2 at the First Presbyterian Church in Natchitoches where members and guests were welcomed for an evening filled with fellowship, delightful refreshments and engaging entertainment.

First United Methodist Young at Heart welcomes all

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held on March 4 at the First United Methodist Church. Harvey Polk was master of ceremonies and Pastor Gary Willis offered a prayer before the meal. St. Patrick’s Day decorations were provided by the church’s Grace Circle.

Grand Bayou Lunker Program

Five proud fishermen caught a largemouth bass over 10 pounds from Grand Bayou Reservoir in Coushatta in February. The resort and Grand Bayou Reservoir District will pay for replicas of any bass caught at the lake that is over 10 pounds.

More earthquakes hit

Four earthquakes hit near Edgefield in Red River Parish within 10 minutes beginning at 4:33 a.m. Monday, March 9. The reported magnitudes were 3.1, 3.1, 3.9 and 4.0.The four followed a 2.5 quake just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.

Former youth minister pleads guilty to 1 count indecent behavior

Former youth minister who was arrested in Feb. 2024 by the Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office on seven counts of molestation of a juvenile pled guilty to one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Red River Parish Arrests

Coushatta Police Department arrested Monica Milligan, 45, on Feb. 27 for f ailure to appear for criminal arraignment. She was issued a new court date and released on an OR bond.Red River Parish Sherif f ’s of fice arrested Kenterius Edwards, 33, on Feb.

Mark your calendar now for the Master Gardeners plant sale

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners annual Spring Plant Sale is Saturday April 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A rain day on April 25.As always, the event will be held at Red River Research Center, located at 71 South past Parkway High school.

Ask Rusty:

Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying that now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to start our 2025 income tax return, can you explain how this all works?

Pilgrim Reflection

No one really knows what it’ll look like: Except for God.Yes, no one knows what’ll be the outcome after this war with Iran is over. One thing is certain: Iran’s military and nuclear bomb aspirations will be virtually non-existent.

Red River Parish Happenings

4-H fundraiser Red River Parish 4-H spring fundraiser is currently underway. Fern hanging baskets are $22. Orders due by March 17, with pick up the week of April 3. Call the office at 318/932-4342 to order or see a 4-H member.