Symphony Concert is Tuesday at Northwestern

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert titled ╥ Music for Chamber Orchestras at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall Feb. 10. Tickets are $16.50 each and can be purchased online at https://nnssla.org/. There is an added charge for buying tickets online.

Inaugural Krewe of The 9 parade is set for Feb. 21

Touting the spirit of Mardi Gras in Natchitoches Parish and beyond, Natchitoches’ newest Mardi Gras krewe, Krewe of The 9 will host its inaugural Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Feb. 21, through the downtown and residential historic district of the city.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley was out sick and he asked Malcolm Durr to fill in. Malcolm did the announcements and prayer list. After song service, Malcolm read a few verses of scripture. He said he has heard this saying all his life.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 10 Cane River Warerway Comission meeting at 6 p.m. Northwestern State University will host a documentary screening and panel discussion on Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect at 5:30 p.m. in the NSU Student Union Ballroom. Free admission.

Krewe of Dionysos hosts Grand Bal XXVIII

The Krewe of Dionysos hosted its Grand Bal XXVIII in the Natchitoches Events Center on Jan. 31 under the thrilling theme “Krewe of Dionysos Around the World.” Brett Garfinkel served as the Grand event’s emcee and “Louisiana Red” was the band for the evening.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, along with multiple units from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #5 with mutual aid assistance from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #1 were dispatched to a structure fire in the 300 block of Main Street in Natchez Wednesday, Jan.

The Great Migration

Between 1910- 1970, more than 6 million Black people moved from the South northward to better opportunities.These families were hoping to escape racial violence and Jim Crow laws to find better jobs and schools.The movement had its roots in Reconstruction, the period following the Civil War.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests for Jan. 19 - Feb. 1

1 Ryley Desadier, 23 (wm), arrested for failure to appear 2. William Poston, 17 (wm), arrested for failure to appear 3. Billy Byone, 56 (wm), arrested for failure to appear 4. Kenneth Skero, 45 (lm), arrested for failure to appear 5.

Demons add 22 in spring signing/transfer class

Northwestern State picked up a bevy of talented transfers on the defensive side of the ball plus some key addition on offense and special teams as part of its transfer class.

LDWF needs entries for Durable Hard License Artwork Contest

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) sells hard collector’s license cards for $5. These optional collectible cards let you carry all your active annual licenses on a single, long-lasting card that fits in your wallet.