Leading with integrity: Councilwoman reflects on what shaped her

For Councilwoman at Large Betty Smith— Kirkendoll, public service has never been about position or recognition. It has always been about people.“I saw a need,” Kirkendoll said in a recent interview.

Red River Parish lists Ballot for May 16 Closed Party Primary

In Red River Parish, the following races/items are on the ballot for the May 16 Closed Party Primary:•U.S. Senator (Democratic and Republican Parties Only)•U.S.

Nursing students go hands-on for Kiwanis Club members

A class of Northwestern State University nursing students in firstlevel clinicals and Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Shaun Wheat spoke to the Natchitoches Kiwanis Club March 12 to discuss their experiences with hands-on nursing and applying textbook knowledge to a real clinical setting.

JUST TALKIN’

There’s so much basketball on television right now that JT has ended up watching some games he couldn’t give a hoot about. BUT…there have been some exciting finishes.Even the two LSU victories...although not even close…were exciting games for JT.

Texas St. closure

The City of Natchitoches has announced Texas Street (LA-1 Business route) will be closed to all traffic at address 1539 beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, for emergency sewer repairs. Southbound through traffic must detour around the work site via the LA-1 Bypass.

Juvenile struck by car

Officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Amulet St.  for  a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The crash took place  on Saturday, March 21, around 4:15 p.m.  The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was heading east on Amulet St.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Mrs. Hestiner Washington, 94, was married to Mr.

Rotarian with the Program Billy Clemons welcomed the outreach representative from the Louisiana Department of Justice Attorney General’s office Courtney Mounce to the March 3 Rotary luncheon

NSU program helping provide caps and gowns for graduates

Since 2021, Northwestern State University’s Gowns for Grads program has provided caps and gowns to students unable to purchase graduation regalia to wear on graduation day. Dr.

NPSO awards ‘Excellence of the Quarter’ for exemplary performance

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized two deputies with the “Excellence of the Quarter” Awards on Thursday, March 12, during a ceremony held at the NPSO Human Resources Office.