NPSO divers assist towing service with recovery of submerged vehicle

Shortly after 6 p.m. on Nov. 29 Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies, the NPSO Dive Team and Archie’s Towing Service responded to reports of a submerged vehicle in Cane River near the 3500 block of La. Hwy 494 south of Melrose.

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.

In Macy’s Parade

Natchitoches native Jolee Shea has officially brought her hometown spirit to the national stage after earning a coveted spot to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Partnership will enhance emergency care at NRMC

NRMC announces new partnership with Relias Healthcare to provide Emergency Medicine practice management services beginning December 1.

1/3 of Louisiana children rely on food stamps

The latest federal government shutdown drew attention to the large numbers of people in Louisiana, particularly children, who depend on the federal food stamp program for assistance.

JUST TALKIN’

JT hopes our readers were not too inconvenienced with the no printed issue last weekend.—— This is it! The 99th Natchitoches Christmas Festival is here this weekend. (Just a side note…we have been around as long as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which like us will be 100 years old next year.

Christmas Festival Events

The Christmas Festival is cashless. NO cash accepted at ticket booths or by festival vendors. No green tickets.Saturday, Dec. 6$15 admission beginning at 6 a.m. Ages 6 and under are FREE7 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Mistletoe Market (City Bank parking lots on Second Street)1 p.m.- Festival of Lights Parade6 p.

Arts and Crafts Show Turns 21

Saturday Paper

As a holiday gift to our staff and readers this Thanksgiving, the e-edition of the Natchitoches Times weekend edition will be available to all of our current subscribers at no charge.

Help for Brianna