On traffic stop, deputies find loaded handgun, ecstacy, marijuana, more

A recent traffic stop by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies resulted in the arrests of a man and woman and led to the seizure of narcotics and a firearm, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.The investigation began on Tuesday morning, March 25, at approximately 12:20 a.m.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrests March 26-291. Edwin Hughes, 29 (bm), possession of schedule I2. Bobby Bufkin, 44 (wm), simple burglary3. Calvin Mitchell, 44 (bm), 2 counts of failure to appear4. Jordan Lacour, 26 (bm), possession of schedule I5.

Deputies use Crime Information Centers to identify fugitives from Colorado and Mississippi

Natchitoches Parish – Two recent traffic stops by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies have resulted in the capture of two outof- state fugitives, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Sunday evening, March 29, at approximately 10:34 p.

Attorney General’s office charge Baton Rouge couple with fraud

A Baton Rouge couple has been arrested following an investigation into an attempted insurance scam. After receiving a report from an insurance carrier on Oct.

Lady Demon tennis players in ‘highly competitive college match’

The Northwestern State tennis team found itself in a tightly contested Southland Conference match Monday afternoon, but this time came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Incarnate Word at the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex.

Multiple defendants enter guilty pleas in District Court

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced that multiple defendants entered guilty pleas in Division B of the 10th Judicial District Court, Judge Lala Sylvester:•Roger Norris, 42, of Campti, pleaded guilty to Possession of Schedule II with Intent to Distribute (methamphetamine).

Here is a look at the week of April 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

April 12-18 – Summer and fall registration available at NSU Connect April 12 – Baseball vs. Houston Christian, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.April 13 - NSU Trombone Choir Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.# April 14 - Spring Choirs Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Update explains major changes for Louisiana Drivers that affect DUI, cell phones, new drivers

Louisiana is entering 2026 with three major legal changes affecting drivers, covering distracted driving fines, mandatory DUI jail time and a significant shift in how fault is determined in road accident claims.

JUST TALKIN’

Hope you have all your tax documents in order because next Wednesday is IRS payday.If you overpaid your taxes during the year…according to IRS charts…you could be due a refund. Otherwise, just grin and bear it as they say and send in your check.

Meeting of Natchitoches Citizen Improvement Foundation open to public April 14 at Center

The Natchitoches Citizens Improvement Foundation quarterly meeting will be Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Ben Johnson Shopping Center at 400 MLK Drive. The public can attend.