LPB will broadcast Governor’s opening address

Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LIB) will provide live coverage of Gov.Jeff Landry’s opening address to the Louisiana Legislature for the 2026 Regular Session on Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. It will air statewide on LIBHAD, WILE-TV & WYES-TV, the PBS station serving New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

City issues permits

The City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Department issued 23 building permits with a valuation of $504,867 during February according to the report issued by Director Shortfall Roque.

Herbs, flowers, more at spring plant sale

The Ark-La-Tex Herb Society is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6969 Fern Loop, Shreveport. Access Fern Loop from E70th by Xpress Carwash. The parking lot is next to McDaniel Financial. The event takes place rain or shine!

Scholars Day to be held March 7

The Louisiana Scholars’ College will hold its annual Scholars’ Day on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Morrison Hall on the campus of Northwestern State University.Scholars’ Day is an open house for students interested in honors education.

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Natchitoches woman dies in wreck when van leaves road, runs in ditch

Louisiana State Police Troop E is investigating the cause of a crash in Sabine Parish that claimed the life of a Natchitoches woman.On Thursday, Feb. 28, just before 5:30 p.m. state troopers responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 120 and Louisiana Highway 175.

Natchitoches forester inducted into La. Ag Hall of Distinction

A forester, a former LSU AgCenter administrator with an entomological background and an advocate for Louisiana’s sugarcane industry were inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction. The induction took place at the L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge Feb. 26.

Calling all Princesses and Super Heroes

The Service League of Natchitoches is hosting a fun-filled “Capes and Crown” tea party Saturday, April 11, at the Prud’homme-Rouquier House located at 446 Jefferson St.There will be two sessions: 10--11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.Tickets are $40 for one child and one adult.

NPSO ARRESTS

Feb. 16-25 1. Brandy Clement, 53 (wf), 6 counts of theft 2. Shaniyah Craig, 17 (bf), maximum speed limit, reckless operation of a motor vehicle 3. Mark Rachal, 34 (wm), fugitive from other jurisdiction, probation & parole violation 4. Charles St.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

On Sunday Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Revelations 3:14-22. He said that we need to daily walk with Jesus. We are Washed in the Blood.He said, “as we sang that song, did we think about it’s meaning. Jesus doesn’t want a little bit of us; He wants all.