Area News
Northwestern Calendar
Here is a look at the week of June 10-16 at Northwestern State University.
June 10-13 - UCACheerleading Camp
June 10-13 - Drum and Auxiliary Band Camp, Fine Arts Annex
June 10-15 - Project Lead the...
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Family support makes new pavilion a reality
Northwestern State Athletic Director Greg Burke presented a token of appreciation to Dannie and Molly Collins, and their children Daniel and Cassie, for their support that made building the Collin...
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Birthday
Layla Nicole Johnson will celebrate her fifth birthday, today, June 9, with a princess-themed party at her home. She is the daughter of Michael and Latricia Johnson of Natchitoches.
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NPD arrests for May 20-26
Chief Micky Dove has announced arrests for May 20-26.
Casey Osborn, 30, 1436 J.C. Deblieux, two counts failure to appear.
Kenneth Hardy Sr., 23, 304 Hedges St., possession of CDS I, possession of m...
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Sales tax report beginning to show decline
By Leigh Guidry
News Editor
Together the City, school board and police jury collected $8.3 million in sales tax through April, according to the Natchitoches Tax Commission’s May report.
The City co...
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SNAP Grant
Peoples State Bank assisted Sarah Waldrup Clark with modifications to her home through the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) “We are thrilled to be able to offer these funds,” Katrice Baker,...
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Big Gator
Bellwood correspondent Shirley Rachal sent in this picture of a big gator that Jessie Cole measured at 9 feet and 10 inches long. A man from Simpson ran over the alligator’s head about 2:30 a.m. la...
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Just Talkin'
Former resident and author Mike Henry sent JT good news. "We wanted to thank you for the great support of our book promotion a couple of weeks ago. 'Atmosphere of Violence' reached #67 in general b...
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Legislative cuts to NSU will be $5.1 million
The state budget adopted in the recently-completed legislative session includes $91 million in cuts for higher education for the remainder of this year and the new fiscal year that begins July 1. ...
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Technical college hosts air brake clinic
The Northwest La. Technical College hosted an “ABS” air brake clinic May 15. Technicians put on the event, which is promoted and facilitated by Bumper to Bumper. In attendance were NWLTC instructor...
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Good Citizens
Mayor Wayne McCullen recognized Elder Henry Bush and his late wife, Wilma Bush, with a certificate of citizenship May 31. Sister Bush passed away May 12. She and Elder Bush were married for 52 year...
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40 Years
City Bank officials honored Senior Vice President Jim Pierson, left, with a reception recognizing his 40 years of employment with the bank. A graduate of Natchitoches High School and NSU, Pierson a...
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Tourist commission has opening
The Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission (NPTC) announces an opening on the board due to the expiration of Ella Marie (Sissie) Harris’s term.
Harris has served two consecutive three-year terms ...
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Sports Hall of Fame sets sponsor
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame’s 2012 Induction Celebration honoring 11 state sports greats opens in two weeks with the Thursday, June 21 press conference and La Capitol Kickoff reception at The...
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