It’s festival time in Natchitoches Parish this weekend

Candlelight Tour Friday, Oct. 10, from 5-8 p.m.Reception at Lemee House!Enjoy an enchanting evening as you explore * Laureate House (225 Poete Street): Built in 1840, this European-style townhouse features a wide central hall, separate room entrances, and a beautiful garden.

Northwestern State

Coushatta Tribe PartnershipOn Monday, I met with David Sickey, Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. We value our partnership with the tribe and the strong cultural and educational connections it represents.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

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Government shutdown has effect in City

The nation is in week two of America’s government shutdown after Congress failed to meet the deadline to pass funding bills. As a result, some services such as Social Security, Medicare and Veterans benefits are continuing while those deemed nonessential are suspended.

Attorney General comments on new Kyren Lacy evidence

La. Attorney General Liz Murrill has commented on the wreck Involving former LSU Kyren Lacy who was later killed.“The evidence is not disputed here. The Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office was prepared to present the case to a grand jury that showed Kyren Lacy returning to his lane.

Village of Natchez Mayor breaks tie on new budget

Village of Natchez passed its 2025- 2026 budget, thanks to Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover who had to break the tie. Such action took place during the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 2.

LSMSA soars in Niche rankings to be among nation’s elite

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite in the newly released 2026 Niche.com rankings, earning an overall grade of A+ and improving in every major category from the previous year.

National recognition goes to City Marshal’s Chief deputy

Chief Deputy Steve Pezant was named National Deputy Marshal of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association Pezant was named the National Deputy Marshal of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association during the President’s Awards Banquet in Hot Springs, AR.

JUST TALKIN’

JT loves to hear about the interesting happenings in council meetings but he must say this one was a first. Apparently a Village of Natchez alderman brought her toddler to the meeting last week.