Folklife Center inducts 3 Master Folk Artists at Northwestern

A blues musician, a filé maker and a pine needle basket maker were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University as part of the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.

Natchitoches Police Department Citizens Academy Graduates

NPSO detectives arrest 2 for stolen check/forgery

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives, with the assistance of the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau, have arrested two individuals in connection with an ongoing stolen check and forgery investigation, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

NPSO operation results in 3 arrests during sex offender investigation in City

A special operation conducted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau has led to the arrests of a wanted Tier I registered sex offender and two individuals accused of assisting him while he allegedly evaded law enforcement, according to Natchitoches Parish...

Colleges, universities recognize graduates and honor students

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 1,775 degrees on earlier today during Spring 2026 Commencement May 15.t.

Commissioner urges use of LDI resources

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is reminding Louisianans to prepare now for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season by taking advantage of updated Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) storm resources, including a redesigned web page and mobile app.

Larry W. Cole Scholarship Dinner will be Oct. 31 at Fairview Baptist

The Larry W. Cole Sportsman Scholarship Dinner will be Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church for an evening of great food, laughter and giving back to the next generation.

Don’t miss the Summer Reading Big End Bash Thursday

Professor Universe traveled through time to save the world from disaster with help from the children of Natchitoches Parish during a recent visit to the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL).

Louisiana Library cardholders can enjoy free access to State Parks

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced that library cardholders in all 64 parishes can now enjoy free access to Louisiana’s State Parks through the expanded Check out Louisiana program.

STEAM Explorer Camp: Students learn valuable lessons

Natchitoches Parish students met at Natchitoches Magnet School for the STEAM Explorers Camp presented by the Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation (NCIF). The three-week camp took place June 22- July 9.