Raphiel St. is closed temporarily between Theophile Alley and St. John St. due to safety concerns. The duration of the closure is unknown. Motorists may detour around this closed street segment via adjacent City streets, including Spring St., St. John St. and Theophile Alley. For more information, contact Mr. Nick Verret, City Engineer, at 318/ 357-3877.
The Natchitoches City Council gave Motel 6 owners 90 days to remediate the mold in its facility and bring the building up to code. The reprieve came Monday night during council’s regular meeting after Council –Member- at-Large Betty Sawyer Smith made the motion to take ordinance No. 072 of 2023 from the table. That ordinance would have declared the building dilapidated and/or dangerous and an orde…