Cleco to build gas power plant to supply massive data center in Rapides

(The Center Square) – Cleco plans to build a new natural gas power plant as part of a broader deal to supply electricity to Applied Digital’s massive data center in Rapides Parish, according to testimony filed with state regulators.The $3.

Larry Cole Scholarship Dinner will be at Fairview Baptist Church

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

Bossier Police Jury, Sheriff support biological same sex use of bathrooms

(The Center Square) – Bossier Parish leaders are considering adoption of a law making it a crime for individuals to use a restroom, locker room or changing room that does not correspond with their biological sex.

Mark Your Calendars! July

Complimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Deadline approaching to register for R.A.D. self defense class

The Natchitoches Police Department will host a three-day R.A.D. Self Defense class beginning in August.The classes will be:• Aug. 13, 20 and 27 from 6-9 p.m. The deadline to register is July 31.

NPD investigating shooting on Hill Avenue that leaves man shot inarm

On July 22, around 9:29 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Hill Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon officers’ arrival they located the victim who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to their arm.

NPD arrests suspect in homicide that occurred in Theofield Alley

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Timothy Thomas (B/M, 27 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for a homicide that occurred earlier this year on Theophile Alley.Thomas is charged with Second Degree Murder. He was placed in the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.On Jan.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

Natchitoches Police arrest suspect for unlawful handling of machine gun

The Natchitoches Police Department Narcotics Division has arrested Gregory Tyler (B/M, 34 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for unlawful handling of a machine gun.On May 12, around 7 a.m.