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City Council Agenda for Aug. 10, 2020
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Natchitoches City Council meeting open to the public
Social distancing in place
The Natchitoches City Council meeting will be open to the public at the...
Only 2 days left to vote early
Races for U.S. Senate and open seat in Congress draw crowds
By David Jacobs
More than a dozen candidates signed up to challenge U.S. Sen....
First Amendment Timeline: 21st Century
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of...
State to remain at Phase 2 until Aug. 28
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that he will extend his Phase Two order, including the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site...
Democrats outnumber Republicans during early voting
Early voting continues through Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Registrar of Voter’s office from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
Election Day is Aug....
Louisiana dog tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
Baton Rouge, La. (August 4, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) has received its first reported case of a SARS-CoV-2 positive...
Female voters outnumber males in early voting
Early voting continues through Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Registrar of Voter’s office from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
Covid-19 Update: Aug. 3, 2020 (691 cases/17 deaths)
As of Thursday, July 30, there were 654 cases and 16 deaths. In four days, the cases increased by 37 and an additional death...
More than 2,100 turn out for early voting; one week left
Early Voting for the Aug. 15 runoff election is underway until Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
•Deadline to request a mail in ballot is Aug. 11 at 4:30...
School board weighs options on face-to-face or virtual school
By Carolyn Roy, Carolyn@natchitochestimes.com
The Natchitoches Parish School Board voted to push back the opening of school until Aug. 31 as COVID-19 continues to present...
NPSO arrests for July 13-26, 2020
July 13-26
Angela Robinson, 41 (bm), contempt of court
Michael Simmons, 27 (wm), possession of schedule I
Michael Cozad, 31 (wm), driving under the influence, reckless operation...
Bids dominate brief council meeting
By Carolyn Roy, Carolyn@natchitochestimes.com
There were only two items on the City Council requiring action at the meeting Monday. The meeting lasted less than 30...