Governor calls for special session

Gov. Landry has called the legislature into a three-week special session.Lawmakers will be allowed to file bills related to election code, election dates, election deadlines, and plans for the 2026 election cycle. The special session will begin Thursday, Oct. 23 and end no later than Nov. 13.

Temporary Re-Closure Of Woodyard Drive

The City of Natchitoches announces a temporary re-closure of Woodyard Drive approximately 0.2 mile east of South Drive on Thursday, Oct. 23, in order to facilitate placement of the new asphalt surfacing. The closure will be from approximately 10 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.

Water off on Woodyard Dr and surrounding areas

The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that a water line on Woodyard Drive was dismantled due to the construction work in this area.  The water will be off from Fish Hatchery to Lakeview Apartments.

Water outages

The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public for the water outages beginning Monday, Oct.

Program offers support for students healing from addiction

Northwestern State University students seeking support while navigating addiction recovery have an extra resource starting this semester.

Environmental assessment phase begins on South drainage project

The City of Natchitoches announces that field investigation work associated with the Environmental Assessment phase of the South Natchitoches Drainage Improvements project will be performed during the week of Oct.20.

Medical Center adds pain management specialist

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center welcomes pain management specialist, Julian F. Naranjo, MD, to its active medical staff as an independent physician.Board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr.

Commissioner applauds Parishes for improved flood rating and reduced premiums

Commissioner Tim Temple congratulated Jefferson and Livingston parishes on improving their federal flood rating, a move that will lower flood insurance costs for residents.

Report addresses future of AI in municipal governments

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) across our economy and society in recent years has been on of the most significant technological developments in decades. It’s hard to go an entire day without interacting with or being impacted by AI.

Sustainable grazing, processing livestock workshop to be held

A Sustainable Grazing and Processing Livestock Workshop: From Field to Market will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Sunset.The tour will begin at T. Moise Farms, where attendees will learn about livestock operations from management to processing to sale.