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2nd degree murder charges filed against Campti man

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives e arrested a Campti man in connection with a homicide that occurred early Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the Village of Campti, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Board nixes staggered start, upholds student discipline

In a split vote the Natchitoches Parish School Board nixed a staggered school start schedule proposed for the 2026-2027 school year that Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi recently brought to the table.The Board was also split on its decision to uphold Dr.

District attorneys meet here

Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington hosted the Louisiana District Attorneys Association (LDAA) Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday at Northwestern State University.

JUST TALKIN’

There’s good news and bad news about downtown traffic next week.Northwestern will be holding some graduation ceremonies on Wednesday and Thursday this coming week which will generate a lot of activity downtown. That’s the good news..

Christmas Festival Schedule

The Christmas Festival is cashless. NO cash accepted at ticket booths or by festival vendors. No green tickets.Saturday, Dec. 13*Downtown Riverbank $15 admission after 1 p.m., ages 6 and under are FREE10 a.m.-9 p.m. Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank $9 a.m.

Young at Heart gets in the spirit at sing-along

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held on December 3 at the First United Methodist Church.Nettles Brown and pianist Roxanne Lane led the group in a festive sing-along program of Christmas carols in celebration of the Christmas season.

Jaycees toy drive will make Christmas merry for kids

It’s time for one of Natchitoches’’ most heartwarming traditions—the M*A*S*H (Make A Smile Happen) Toy Drive! For nearly three decades, the event by the Natchitoches Area Jaycees, has brought Christmas joy to thousands of children across Natchitoches Parish.

Fire Chief gives update on new fire station on University Parkway

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Fire Chief John Wynn gave an update on and showed a sketch of the proposed fire station that will be on the triangle of property on University Parkway across from Northwestern State University (NSU).

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