The History of Mother’s Day and Its Traditions

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.

A Clear-and Present Danger”

Ever since Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, it’s been there. What is it?“A clear-and-present danger.” Yes, God told them what would happen if they disobeyed Him: “The day you eat thereof you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17).

Mother’s Day…

temperance activist who inspired a local Mother’s Day in Albion, Michigan, in the 1870s. The duo of Mary Towles Sasseen and Frank Hering, meanwhile, both worked to organize a Mothers’ Day in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some have even called Hering “the father of Mothers’ Day.

Exploring the human body and beyond will be at BPCC in July

This summer, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will transform curiosity into discovery as middle school students step into the world of healthcare through the MedQuest Summer Healthcare Camp.

Get it Growing with gerbera daisies to enjoy now

Once found only at the florist, gerbera daisies can now be enjoyed in the garden Gerbera daisies are staples of cut flower arrangements sold at florists’ shops.And for years, this was practically the only place you could find these colorful daisies here in Louisiana.

Tournament series ends with naming kinesiology lab

Since 1983, Rick and Mary Roper have been the driving force behind the annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament that has raised thousands of dollars in scholarships for Northwestern State University students.

Grace Avenue to remain closed for more work

The City of Natchitoches advises the public that the temporary road closure at 1441 Grace Avenue will be extended due to recent weather delays impacting drainage structure repairs.The closure will remain in effect until the project is fully completed.

CASA Volunteer of the Year

CASA of Central Louisiana recently hosted its appreciation event, Hearts of Service: Champions for Children, on April 23at Mama’s Blues Room, to honor the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and supporters. Volunteer of the year was Yvette Cesar-Williams.

198 people vote early, voting continues

Some 198 people voted early on the first day, Saturday, April 2, according to the report from Registrar of Voters Kathrin Woodard-Holden.

1 new home listed among April City building permits

Notable among the building permits issued during April was one new home construction at 315 Old River Road. Joseph R. and Christal LaCour obtained a permit for residential single family detach new home with a valuation of $378,724.The contractor is listed as E2 Builders LLC.