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Natchitoches man named CEO of hunterfunded conservation group

Stacy
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dallas Safari Club (DSC), a global leader in hunterfunded conservation, announces the appointment of Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer.Stacy is a fourth generation farmer in Natchitoches and owns an outfitting business with his partner and wife, Mary Edith.

Red River Arrest Report

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Coushatta Police Department arrested Ladavion Coleman, 23, on Feb. 13 for theft of a value less than $1,000 and resisting an officer. Two concurrent $1,000 bonds were set.Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrested Dekevion Allen, 25, on Feb.

Winning vegetables for gardens and containers

Melinda Myers
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers.

Mirlitons are part of Louisiana’s heritage

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Like a lot of people who grew up in Louisiana, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg has fond memories of eating casseroles and other dishes his mother prepared using mirlitons — a unique squash that has been grown in the state for generations.

Krewe of the 9 Parade

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
King Ross Williams and Queen Tan’Keia Palmer were reigning roy alty when the Krewe of the 9 Mardi Gras Parade rolled Feb. 21. The parade followed a route traveling Church Street, Second Street, Texas Street, Fifth Street and returning to Church Street.

Village of Goldonna, School Board adopt agreement on school site

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) gave its nod to establishing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between NPSB and the Village of Goldonna concerning the grounds and facilities of the former Goldonna Elementary and Junior High. Such action took place during the Feb. 10 school board meeting.

Brush fire at Flora extinguished

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
On Monday shortly before 1 p.m. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #4 were on the scene of a grass/brush fire in the 200 block of Felise LaCaze Road near Flora.
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