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Sheriff’s Department using drones in Parish

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office (NPSO) has begun employing small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, to assist law enforcement operations throughout Natchitoches Parish.

2025 Year in Review continues

JulyCelebrated former Alabama football coach Nick Sabin and wife Miss Terry arrive in Natchitoches since he is being inducted into the La. Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Front page photo shows the Sabins and Alabama fan Dep. Benjie Phelps who says meeting them was “once-in-alifetime experience.

Ethics Board denies payment to grant writer for extra hours

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City honoring legacy of Dr. King with numerous activities

Day of Service Events Jan. 16Rolling Hills Ministry 9- 11 a.m. Care Packages for students of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray Johnson sponsored by NAACP Noon – 2 p.m. at NSU President Room Nursing Home Bingo sponsored by Helping Hands Natchitoches Community Care Center 2 p.m.

JUST TALKIN’

At first JT thought it was just a fluke. He’s talking about getting caught at the red light at the intersection of South Drive and Keyser Avenue.But it’s not JT…it’s the light itself. Almost daily around 9 a.m.

Temporary Church St Bridge closure

The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public of the following temporary bridge closure. The Utility Department will be taking down the Christmas lights on the Church Street Bridge Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. until Noon.

Venezuela offers opportunities, challenges for U.S. refineries

The highly complex refineries located on the U.S. Gulf Coast could resume processing heavy Venezuelan crude oil in the years following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, possibly pushing out Canadian oil processed at the facilities, according to industry experts.

NSU Music Academy accepting students for spring semester

Registration is open for music lessons through the Northwestern State University Music Academy for the Spring 2026 semester.The NSU Music Academy provides private lessons in piano, guitar, percussion, violin and voice for students ages six and up on the Northwestern campus.

Natchitoches Jr. High JAG students win headphones

Natchitoches Junior High JAG hosted its 4th Annual Christmas Giveaway, continuing a cherished tradition of giving back and spreading holiday cheer among students.This year, four deserving students at Natchitoches Junior High were selected to receive Beats Solo 4 headphones.