Louisiana office of DMV has booked over 2 million online appointments at

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced the booking of its 2 millionth online appointment since updating the scheduling platform in 2024.

JUST TALKIN’

Random thoughts while recovering from rains, basketball and baseball events… The heaviest of the weekend rains came through on Saturday but we escaped what could have been a lot of damage.

Church News

A love fund for Richard Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide of teen victim

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred late Wednesday, April 1, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.At approximately 11:12 p.m.

Armstrong to perform with NSU Jazz Orchestra

Pianist James Armstrong will perform with the Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at www.nsu.la/CAPALIVE. Associate Professor of Music.

Brouillette to host Guitarfest this week at Northwestern

Guitarist Luke Brouillette will host a concert titled NSU Guitarfest 2026 on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at www.nsu.la/CAPALIVE.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of April 5 - 11 at Northwestern State University.April 6-10 - Senior exhibition by Northwestern State University graduate student Christina Rowland, “When the Signs Align,” Orville Hanchey Gallery. Reception on April 7 from 4-5 p.m.April 6 – Tennis vs.

NCHS Class of 1976 to hold reunion

The Natchitoches Central High School Bicentennial Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50- year anniversary beginning on Friday evening, May 22, and will progress to a semi formal affair on Saturday evening, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Natchitoches Event Center.

Visiting artists will be featured at exhibit in Orville Hanchey

The Orville Hanchey Gallery at Northwestern State University invites the public to attend the closing reception for “In Between: Quiet Acts of Renewal,” featuring visiting artists Benjamin H. McVey and Lindsey Hurd.The reception will take place on Friday, April 10, from 5-8 p.m.