Disconnecting

Before cable television, the Internet, and social media reshaped how we spend our free time, entertainment in the South was rooted in community, creativity, and the great outdoors.

The Rho Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

The Rho Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will host its annual Debutante Ball on Saturday, November 8, at 5 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall on the campus of Northwestern State University.

All Saints Day

The first-grade students celebrated All Saints Day in a special and spirited way this week. After attending Mass, the students dressed as their favorite saints and marched proudly around the school gym in an All Saints Day parade.

JUST TALKIN’

Ceremonies across the United States on Tuesday will honor our men and women of the armed services, past and present.Veteran’s Day is reserved for those wonderful folks who chose to serve in our military at home and across the globe.

Water treatment plant permit issued to City

The valuation of City building permits in October jumped considerably compared to September according to the report issued by Planning and Zoning Director Shontrell Roque.The total valuation was $2,772,075. In September the total valuation was $ 421,935.

Natchitoches firefighter named Community Risk Reduction director

The Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) has announce Kory Leo as the agency’s first Director of Community Risk Reduction.

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NCHS, E-Lab, Lakeview will honor veterans; luncheon also planned

The Natchitoches Central High School Army J.R.O.T.C. will be hosting their Annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the main gym. The Battalion is also providing light refreshments and snacks from 8 to 9 a.m. a.m.

LaDOTD begins emergency repairs on I-49 at Exit 119 near Montrose

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises motorists that construction has begun on an emergency pipe repair project on I-49 northbound in Natchitoches Parish.This work is taking place approximately 3 miles north of exit 119 near Montrose.

Performers wanted for concert

Area performers are invited to participate in the 17th annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert on Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.