The City Council

BOM is Supporter

BOM Bank is a supporter of the Prosper Day Fundraiser. Pictured are Latonya Burton and BOM’s Syddah Shultz.

Fontainebleau State Park gets grant for accessible kayak launch

The Louisiana Office of State Parks was recently awarded a Bronco Wild Fund (BWF) grant through America’s State Parks. The $20,000 grant will be used to purchase a new accessible kayak launch and dock at Fontainebleau State Park.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNSU/Natchitoches Art Guild Show at Orville Hatchery Galley thru Oct. 7. Galley on Northwestern campus is open Monday Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. -noon.

Red River Parish man busted near Campti on felony drug charges

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested a Red River Parish man on felony drug charges, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Monday, Sept. 15,, at approximately 7:26 p.m., deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling in the 5000 block of La.

Natchitoches man arrested in Domestic Violence investigation, stolen firearm recovered

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested a Natchitoches man following a domestic violence investigation.On Friday, Sept. 20, at approximately 4 p.m.

Prior drug offender arrested during Campti traffic stop

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a prior narcotics offender according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, at approximately 10:14 p.m.

Natchitoches woman arrested in connection to fatal hit and run

On Sept. 21, around 12:05 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Texas St. in reference to a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.

JUST TALKIN’

What a thunder show we had Sunday afternoon! It’s a good thing the rains didn’t match the thunder…otherwise we would have all been underwater. There was a slight chance of rain for most of this week with Wednesday being the highest.JT kinda enjoys a light rain every few days.

NCHS student crowned Miss Merry Christmas

The 69th Miss Merry Christmas was crowned, and the 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Belles were announced Saturday, Sept. 20. Nine young women competed for the title of Miss Merry Christmas and the distinction of being chosen as a Christmas Belle.Maddie Gorum was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2025.