Red River Parish Happenings

LIBRARY NEWSNew hours for Red River Parish Library are Monday-Friday 9 am- 5 pm, Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Children’s Story Time is Fridays at 10 a.m.; Adult Bingo is the second Wednesday at 1 p.m.; Genealogy meetings are the third Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Department of Health advising that Nara Organics Formula being recalled

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula is recalling its infant formula because it may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can make infants sick.

Magic Moments still to be had at Natchitoches Parish Library

“Can you tell me how to get to Second Street?” A question you absolutely MUST know the answer to so that you do not miss the remaining weeks of the Natchitoches Parish Library’s (NPL) Summer Reading Program (SRP)!

School Board names new assistant principal at NCHS

Dr. Crystal Mallett is an educational leader with more than 21 years of experience serving students, educators, and families in Louisiana public schools and has been named an assistant principal at Natchitoches Central High School.

Natchitoches Parish students soar in performance on LEAP

The LEAP results released last week are from the 2025-2026 school year. Students across the State improved or maintained Mastery+ in 28 of the 31 grades and courses assessed by LEAP (90%).According to the new state data.

The Louisiana Folklife Center

Saline Lake drawdown will begin on or about July 13 for 8 feet

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn Parishes) for giant salvinia control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.

Folk Festival opens Saturday in Prather Coliseum with music, exhibits and more

The 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 S. Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches.

JUST TALKIN’

JT is beginning to see a few election campaign signs popping up across town. He’s not talking about the ones for federal and statewide races that have been here for a while. He is talking mainly about Parish Sheriff..which is a long way off before qualifying.

United Way Day of Caring draws 400 participants

More than 400 participants united across Northwest Louisiana on Thursday, May 14, helping local nonprofit organizations save an estimated $55,691.88 in labor costs during United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s (UWNWLA) annual Day of Caring, presented in part by Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.