Several clean-up efforts will be held to help enhance the Jackson Square Cemetery. Dating back to the late 1800s, The Jackson Square Cemetery is one of the older cemeteries in the parish where African-Americans are buried. The cemetery is located in the Jackson Square community in west Natchitoches encompassing North, Howell, Thomas and Gibson Streets. To launch the volunteer effort, the African-American Caucus (AAC) organization at Northwestern State University, will begin a clean-up series on Friday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. until 1pm. "We are pleased to be able to help enhance the community we live, work, study and worship in as students. The strong Town-Gown relationship is very important to us and our mission," said Carley Handy, one of the members of the organization. The cemetery's volunteer committee and other organizations will help with the clean-up efforts. The Cane River Heritage Area and the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, are partnering with the said endeavor. The public is invited to assist with the efforts. For more information, call 318/ 332-8254.
July 16, 2026
