2 fatal crashes on I-49

On Nov 5, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 near Louisiana Highway 177. The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Lawrence Irchirl of Natchitoches.

Sex offender captured in Oklahoma extradited to Natchitoches Parish

A Cloutierville man arrested in Oklahoma and wanted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office on Failure to Register as a Sex Offender charges has been extradited back to Natchitoches Parish, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.Justin Robert Jones, 36, of the 2500 block of La.

Local LaSalle Corrections employee arrested for theft, malfeasance in office

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Moesha Collier, 28, of Natchitoches, for theft and malfeasance in office.On Nov.

Mark the Location of Late Emerging Perennials

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring. Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones or simply leave their stems intact to help guide your cleanup efforts next spring.

The Colonel’s First Flight

Archie asked the colonel if he would like to take a flight. The colonel quickly responded, “No, thank you. There are enough highfliers up there already.

And Come Again

Today, we tap a few spots on our smartphones and whatever we want is brought to our front door. Usually the next day.Takes a lot of the hassle out of doing business. It also takes a lot of the people out of doing business.I have no relationships with anyone at Amazon.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingA love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, La, to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care.

ROMartin gives Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announces that RoyOMartin has donated a new Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary School, set to be installed later this year.

Pups travel to new home

Seventeen pups are on their way to adoption thanks to the continuing efforts of Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals to place homeless, abandoned, and neglected animals in loving homes.

JUST TALKIN’

JT’s excited to see the food booths going up on the Riverbank. It’s just another sign that the Christmas season is right around the corner.City crews had the Church Street Bridge closed for part of the day Wednesday putting the Christmas lights up.