Cleco encourages organizations to apply for grants, volunteer support

Cleco Power is committed to giving back to Louisiana communities through volunteer service and charitable giving.

Mandatory time required for DUI convictions

As of late December, Louisiana requires mandatory jail time for all DUI convictions, including a minimum of 10 to 120 days even on a first offense.

Wear blue Sunday in recognition of human trafficking prevention

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana, joining the national observance to bring awareness to the fight against human trafficking.

BOM Donates to FINS

BOM Bank donated to the FINS program in support of their impactful “Yes Basket” initiative. These baskets provide essential items such as snacks, personal hygiene products, fresh fruit and more to meet the immediate needs of students and families in the community.

JUST TALKIN’

We are now into “King Cake” season. Most of you may know it as Mardi Gras and the revelry that is associated with it.But the really good part of Mardi Gras is the King Cakes.

Mayor sends clarification on grants and story from Cassidy

Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. sent the Natchitoches Times a letter asking for clarification of an article. He sent the following letter.“I was reading the weekend edition today and I noticed, on the front page, a story about the city winning $5.

Street closed for City sewer repairs

The City of Natchitoches has announced the westbound lane of Church Street between Front Street and Second Street is closed for sewer repairs.One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained through this area by use of flaggers.

Coushatta man dies in I-49 wreck

Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on I-49 north of Natchitoches on Jan. 1, just after 1 a.m. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Chad White of Coushatta.The initial investigation revealed that a 2025 Kia, driven by White, was northbound on I-49.

NPD wants suspect in stabbing

The Natchitoches Police Department has identified Lloyd Paillett (B/M, 52, of Shreveport) as a suspect wanted for a stabbing that took place Thursday morning.On Jan. 1, around 11:30 a.m.

Year-in-Review takes a look at 2025 events

JanuaryLead story is about Sheriff ’s Department seizing 2.1 pounds of fentanyl that Coroner Steven Clanton could kill 476,000 people or about 10% of Louisiana’s population.FAUNA has raffle to pay for skin grafts for shelter dog Willow. Winner Sonia Monk gives her win back to FAUNA.