Northwestern State

As we move further into the spring semester, I continue to be encouraged by the energy across our campuses and the steady progress we are making in key areas of our strategic plan. Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to the mission of Northwestern State University.

DOTD cleaning after storm

Louisiana DOTD has announced work has begun the process of removing tree debris from the rightof- way along certain state routes in the northwest region that accumulated as a result of the recent winter storm.

Primary for state offices takes center stage in Red River election

There are no local races in the Party Primary/Spring Municipal Primary election on May 16 however, closed party primaries will be used for elections for U. S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Supreme Court, Public Service Commission, and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).

Red River Arrest Report for Feb. 6-12

Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrested Larry Snow, 41, on Feb. 6 for failure to appear for criminal arraignment, resisting an officer and flight from an officer. He remains incarcerated under three $5,000 bonds, all-concurrent.Coushatta Police Department arrested Brandi Jackson, 40, on Feb.

Mr. and Mrs. LaCaze---State’s longest known married couple

On Valentine’s Day, Leland and Gussie LaCaze of Robeline were honored as this year’s longest known married couple by Louisiana Family Forum. For 79 years the Natchitoches Parish couple has been husband and wife.Gussie and Leland LaCaze met in May of 1945 in the small sawmill town of Flora.

School Board adopts calendar with 1st day of school Aug. 10

The Natchitoches Parish School Board approved the district school calendar for the upcoming 20262027 school year during its Feb. 10 meeting.The school years begins August with Aug. 3-7 set as professional development /teacher workdays. The first day for students is Monday, Aug.

State steps up plan for maintenance address backlog on roads, bridges

State officials say they will prioritize maintenance projects, especially on rural roads and bridges, as they seek to reduce an estimated $19 billion backlog in highway projects.

JUST TALKIN’

JT noticed the work on St. Maurice Lane (between Williams Avenue and Fifth Street) got slowed down during the first of the week holidays. A huge portion of that stretch is dirt as they rebuild the road base, however, things will move quickly once things get back on track.

Mardi Gras in Natchitoches

The magic of Mardi Gras was in full swing Sunday night when the Krewe of Dionysos rolled along South Dr. Revelers packed the streets catching throws, beads, hand-decorated paddles and more. Pictured above is King Ted Jordan and his crew tossing throws.

Floats