Natchez Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover got a write-up in the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) newsletter.Thanks to Longstreet Mayor Connie Jackson the Village of Natchez is getting surplus office furniture donated for the new village hall, now in the final stages of construction.The donation is…
The Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) is announcing the availability of funds to help low-income households in Natchitoches Parish stay safe and cool in the summer by helping with home cooling bills. To request an appointment for help call 318/ 357- 2220 on Friday, May 3,…
If you have additional information regarding this investigation contact Detective Shemaria Lewis at (318) 238-3914.Two suspects are in custody following a burglary that occurred at a business on Front St. On April 19, around 3:01 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were…
The Louisiana House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1 (HB1) by a unanimous vote of the members present (1040) sending it to the Senate for further consideration.HB1, along with the other budget bills, collectively work together to appropriate funding for the operation of state government in…
The Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Committee is currently working on the list of Veterans who have passed away since April of 2023.Each year the names of those recently deceased are read at the Memorial Day Program. If you know of a Veteran who should be included on this year’s…
There were plenty of big swings Tuesday night at Brown-Stroud Field, but the biggest one for the Northwestern State baseball team may have come from a group of pitchers.In a game that was dominated by offense, it was the work of five Demon relievers that ensured Northwestern State completed a two-…
Ready to Shop Til You Drop? The 16th Annual El Camino Real Sale on the Trail will take place Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2024, along the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas.Follow the trail for 111 miles through the Caddo region stretching from LA Hwy 6 in Natchitoches to TX Hwy 21 into…
Dr. Yunjung Lee and Dr. Dong Yeol Hong of Indiana State University will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. There is no admission charge. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capali vestream.Lee and Hong will play…
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests April 1-21 1. Eric Laborde, 55 (wm), arrested for proper equipment required, possession of schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia 2. Chelsea Orsborn, 32 (wf), arrested for failure to appear 3. Antwine Wilkerson, Jr., 31 (bm), arrested for DWI 2nd…
Natchitoches Parish 4-H agents Amanda Clark and Pam Pearce have been honored with the prestigious Conservation Educators of the Year award by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation. This recognition highlights their outstanding contributions to conservation education and their dedication to promoting…
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Natchez Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover got a write-up in the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) newsletter. Thanks to Longstreet Mayor Connie Jackson the Village of Natchez is getting surplus office furniture donated for the new village hall, now in the final stages of construction.
Appointment needed to apply for funds for cooling bills
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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The Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) is announcing the availability of funds to help low-income households in Natchitoches Parish stay safe and cool in the summer by helping with home cooling bills. To request an appointment for help call 318/ 357- 2220 on Friday, May 3, starting at 8a.m. All interested households must call for an appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Services are provided based on availability of funds.
Two in custody for alleged burglary on Front Street
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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If you have additional information regarding this investigation contact Detective Shemaria Lewis at (318) 238-3914. Two suspects are in custody following a burglary that occurred at a business on Front St.
Obituaries
Joseph Edward (Ed) Robeau Jr. Nov. 8, 1923 April 11,2024
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Friday, April 19, 2024
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Joseph Edward (Ed) Robeau, Jr. passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 100.
Donald Ray Nugent Feb. 19, 1938April 15, 2024.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Donald Ray Nugent, 86, of Austin, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024. He was born on Feb.
Joseph Edward (Ed) Robeau Jr. Nov. 8, 1923 April 11,2024
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Joseph Edward (Ed) Robeau, Jr. passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 100.
Sports
Five pitchers throw to sweep 2 games from Grambling
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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There were plenty of big swings Tuesday night at Brown-Stroud Field, but the biggest one for the Northwestern State baseball team may have come from a group of pitchers. In a game that was dominated by offense, it was the work of five Demon relievers that ensured Northwestern State completed a two-game season sweep of Grambling with a 16-8 midweek victory.
Demons host HCU in pivotal Southland series
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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As the Southland Conference season winds down, the Northwestern State baseball team will be focused on what it can control – not what the other eight teams in the league are doing. The opponent for the Demons’ sixth conference series – its first at home in three weeks – should help Northwestern State keep its eyes affixed on the series with the Huskies, which began.
Tynes wore many hats during life and career
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Beginning his playing days in junior high during World War II, riding for an hour in the back of a pickup truck to start college at Northwestern State University, and finishing eight decades in organized basketball helping choose officials for the NCAA’s Division I Final Four, Tynes Hildebrand has lived an unparalleled career.
Opinions
Letters to the Editor
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Honorable Members of the Louisiana Legislature State Capitol Building Dear Members: For several weeks, our office has been closely monitoring House Bill 836 by Rep. McFarland.
Trump’s Trial has fat chance in New York court
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Let’s just call it like it is. Former President Donald Trump doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of been found not guilty in his current New York Court case. Now I know the case has just barely started.
La. workers give office return a 7/10 happiness score, survey finds
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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Over half say they value face-to-face conversations. Team lunches or happy hours were the most missed aspects of office life.
