In preparation for Hurricane Nicholas, the City of Natchitoches is providing sandbags to city residents. Sandbags may be picked up at Public Works, 110 Mill St., from 8 a.m.-noon and again from 1–3 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 14 (as long as supplies last).
The city could receive up to 6-10 inches of rain in the next 72 hours. Avoid driving on flooded streets.