Natchitoches native to be grand marshal at Juneteenth Parade that will roll June 19

The Natchitoches Juneteenth Parade will roll through the city Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m.

Krewe of Dionysos donates Jazz Fest tips to music student for expenses at Sewanee camp

Members of the Krewe of Dionysos volunteered at the beer booth during the Natchitoches Jazz Festival May 15–16, continuing a longstanding tradition of donating their earned tips to a chosen cause.

House approves amendment tweaking new maps

The Louisiana House approved an amendment May 28 tweaking its final version of the U.S. House congressional map that would give Republicans majorities in five of the state’s six districts.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s now up to the courts. (Bet you haven’t heard that before when talking about legislation passed by our state legislature.) Of course we are talking about the Congressional District maps for Louisiana. It seems like a lot of their controversial decisions end up their at some point in time.

Travel to a State Parks to cool off in water playgrounds this summer

Louisiana State Parks is kicking off the summer season with swimming pools opening statewide for Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday, May 22. Water playgrounds and designated beach swimming areas are also open, offering families fun and affordable ways to beat the summer heat.

BOM Supports NSU

BOM Supports NSU

Local FSA offices can provide information to affected farmers

A Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators in primary parishes and those areas contiguous to such primary parishes eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance, provided eligibility requirements are met.

NPSO Arrests

May 18-20 Holland Hatch, 21 (wm), speed limits, reckless operation of a vehicle Landon Dickerson, 20 (wm), fugitive from other jurisdiction Tygiana Bowers, 25 (bf), simple criminal damage to property Timothy Brossett, 41 (wm), 2 counts of failure to appear Tonricko Carter, Jr.

FOL book sale ends Saturday

The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library (FoNPL) invites the community to browse hundreds of affordable titles at their Mini Book Sale, running May 15 through May 30 at the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) Main Branch. With books, audiobooks, movies, and more available for just 50¢ each.