Christmas Festival Parade

Statement by Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr.

Good evening Council Members and citizens of Natchitoches.I want to take a moment to address the ongoing ethics inquiry and the resolution before the Council tonight.

Statement by Councilman Eddie Harrington

This is the statement by Councilman Eddie Harrington made to City Council on Dec. 8, 2025 meeting regarding Resolutions 97, 98 and 99 of 2025.

NSU literary magazine created by students ‘Nana’s Icebox’ is live online

“Nana’s Icebox,” a single- issue literary magazine created by students in a senior-level class at Northwestern State University, is available to readers online at https://www.argusatnsu la.com/nana-s-ice-box.Students in Dr.

Northwestern State

The final weeks of the semester are always among the busiest and most rewarding of the year.

Long-lived holiday cacti can be enjoyed year-round

The joy of the holiday season can feel fleeting. There’s a blur of get-togethers, cooking, shopping — and then, suddenly, it’s all over.A plant that’s commonly used for decorating this time of year, however, is one of those gifts that keeps on giving.

Purchase unique art work at NSU’s Makers’ Faire

NSU’s annual Makers’ Faire continues through Friday, Dec. 12, in Orville Hanchey Gallery. The original art, paintings, pottery, sculpture and crafts are created by students, faculty and alumni of the Fine and Graphic Arts Department.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events from December 1925

The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1925.• The Farmer-Labour Party is dissolved just two hours after its formation in Japan on December 1.

Daily Tasks to Keep Your Kitchen Clean

The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but health experts notes it’s also the dirtiest room in the house.According to the National Sanitation Foundation, areas where food is stored and prepared have more fecal contamination and bacteria than other places in a home, like the bathroom.