JUST TALKIN’

As if the legislative session is not already filled with requests, needs and important legislation… the legislature must pass a balanced budget before the fiscal year begins July 1.

JAG members continue to have engaging speakers and projects

The Natchitoches Jr. High JAG members recently participated in a meaningful and thought-provoking discussion centered on school safety and security. The conversation focused on the important and complex question: Should teachers be armed with a weapon at school?

Reader urges support for library May 16

Dear Editor,As early voting continues for the May 16 election, I urge everyone in Natchitoches Parish to support the renewal of the library millage.

Man gets 80 years hard labor after guilty plea in homicide case

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced that during jury selection last week, Matthew Robinson, 22, of Natchitoches, entered a guilty plea in connection with a 2023 homicide that occurred in the parking lot of a local hotel.

Federal grand jury files embezzling charges

On April 15, a federal grand jury in Lafayette returned a four-count indictment charging Kelsi J.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

After the announcements we had our Mother’s Day program. Nell Settle asks all the mothers to c sit on the front pews. Taran Smith played a song called “A Heart Like You’s, Mama.” After the song Malcolm read Proverbs 31 and explained it.

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.

Red River Parish Water System Grades Released

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) this week released water system letter grades for 2025 with Bayou Pierre Water System and Hickory Grove Wate System both receiving an F.

Riverdale Academy Kindergarten Tours Local Community Offices

Riverdale Kindergarten class toured the Red River Parish Fire Station, Courtroom, Tax Assessor Office, Sheriff Office and Library last week.

NSU to Offer Summer Driver Education Course

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer summer sessions of a 38-hour driver education course in June and July.The first session begins on June 8, and the second on July 6. Students must be 15 years old on or before Sept.