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Covid-19 Update: July 1, 2020 (195 cases/14 deaths)
There were 15 new cases recorded in the parish since yesterday.
Mr. Stinky still stirring up attention, timelapse video shows rare bloom
The buzz surrounding Mr. Stinky is still going strong. Following the magnificent bloom of Northwestern State University’s resident corpse flower, botanists, plant enthusiasts and...
Early Voting Totals: June 29, 2020
Early voting ends Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m. There were 174 ballots cast Monday, June 29. White: 80
Black 85
Other: 9
Male: 65
Female: 109
Democrat: 102
Republican: 47
Other:...
Boil advisory in effect for Creston Water System
The Creston Water System has experienced problems with their water supply system due to a malfunction with the chlorinator. Because of these problems, the...
Natchitoches Police seek public’s help in identifying suspects from Wal-Mart parking lot theft
Source: NPD
The Natchitoches Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects that removed a chain saw from the bed of a...
LDOE releases school reopening guidelines
Source: LDOE
In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Resilient Louisiana Commission, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released guidance...
State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of Independence Day holiday
Source: State Fire Marshal
As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only...
Covid-19 Update: Sunday, June 28, 2020 (280 cases/14 deaths)
State remains in Phase 2 as numbers continue to rise
Gas prices rise 3.6 cents per gallon
Louisiana gas prices have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,436 stations....
Natchitoches Police arrest individual for shooting at All-N-1 Food Store
Source: NPD
The Natchitoches Police Department arrested Jerry Johnson, b/m, 39, of Natchitoches for a shooting that took place Saturday, June 27 around 10:40 p.m....
NPD arrests for June 25, 2020
Cadarius Burton, b/m, 29, domestic abuse battery
Calvin Holly, b/m, 25, FTA
Asia Mcgraw, b/f, 24, FTA, disturbing the peace
Donnie White, b/m, 64, resisting by flight,...
NPSO arrests for June 1-10
June 1-10
Cimone Triggs, 32 (bf), contempt of court
Jason Williams, 38 (wm), possession of schedule II, no seat belt, driving under suspension, illegal...
Media manager essential in age of electronic education
By Carolyn Roy, Carolyn@natchitochestimes.com
The Natchitoches Parish School Board unanimously approved a social media policy for its employees during a special called meeting June 18....