Former NFL and LSU football standout will be grand marshal

Coushatta native Bennie Logan, a former National Football League (NFL) and Louisiana State University (LSU) athletic standout, will lead the inaugural winter parade as grand marshal for the Krewe of The 9-Mardi Gras krewe on Feb 21.

One Littlle Ship

During what has become known as the Battle of France in World War II, German troops had surrounded more than 338,000 allied troops on the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk in northern France. The soldiers had retreated to the sea and could retreat no further.

BILLY CANNON: The Toast of LSU

You just cannot keep Billy Cannon out of the news. LSU’s alltime football hero was pardoned by President Trump last week. And this brought back memories of the guy who put LSU football on the national map.There are certain things you don’t forget.

Sewer repairs

Keyser Ave. is reduced to two lanes with a speed limit of 5 mph Thursday from the NRMC Walk-In Clinic to Melrose Ave. due to necessary sewer repairs. By late afternoon repairs were completed and the road reopened.

Service Above Self

California man in custody following high-speed I-49 chase Thursday

The Desoto Parish Sheriff ’s Office contacted the NATCOM 911 Center Thursday, Feb. 19, just after 1 p.m. requesting assistance with a vehicle pursuit traveling southbound on I-49 and entering Natchitoches Parish.

NPSO Arrests

Feb, 2-15 1. Aldrick Edwards,43 (bm), 2 counts of aggravated arson2. Joshua LaCour, 37 (bm), theft3. Marcus Slaughter,46 (bm), threatening a public official4. Carolyn Womack,61 (wf), issuing worthless checks5.

NPD on hunt for shooter

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Sunday night off Lakeview Drive.On Feb. 15 around 8 p.m. officers were dispatched to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim.

Go Natchitoches awards NSU Marketing for Proud to be Purple campaign

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Northwestern State University Marketing Department as the recipient of the 2026 Go Natchitoches Award, recognizing the Proud to Be Purple campaign and its impact on strengthening connections between Northwestern State University, its students,...

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.