NPD Arrests

Natchitoches Police announce arrests for Dec. 28 – Jan.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests January 5-7, 2026 1. Christian Daniels,21 (bm), arrested for failure to appear2. Adrian Moore, 38 (bm), arrested for theft3. Dedrick Gordon, Jr., 30 (bm), arrested for 3 counts of failure to appear4. Sedrick Gordon, Sr.

1 commercial & 2 single dwelling applications topped the City building permits for December

People in Natchitoches were busy getting ready for Christmas if building permit activity is any predictor.According to the December permit activity report issued by the City Planning and Zoning Commission Director Shontrel Roque, the office issued only 23 permits with a total valuation of $333,519.

Natchitoches Parish Port upgrade strengthens forestry economy

A major infrastructure upgrade at the Natchitoches Parish Port is giving new strength to Louisiana’s forestry economy, with the port’s rehabilitated truck dump and wood chip conveyor system now online and moving residual wood chips by rail to national buyers.

DOTD to host public meeting to discuss LA 495 road closure

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is hosting a public meeting to provide information and answer questions regarding the ongoing closure of LA 495 in the Cloutierville community. The meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5 – 6 30 p.m. in the St.

Mark your Calendars! JANUARY

Jan. 17Echoes From the Civil Rights Movement with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from 1-2 p.m at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. The event is free.

Krewe of Dionysos presents Junior Court

Krewe of Dionysos held its 12th Night Celebration and presentation of Junior Court on Jan. 2, at the Natchitoches Event Center. Food was provided by T-Johnny’s and entertainment by Leonard Sarpy of Wrinkle Free Entertainment.

IP Foundation and NSU Early Childhood Education majors expand Cradle to College Project

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NSU seeks nominations for CAPA Hall of Fame; nominations due May 1

Northwestern State University’s Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2026--2027 CAPA Hall of Fame.

III NORTHWESTERN STATE

As we begin a new year and welcome everyone back to campus, I hope you had the opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with those closest to you. The start of the spring semester brings renewed energy and focus.