Parish has ‘significant turnout’ to La. Day at the Capitol

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its Regional Advocacy Committee, hosted Natchitoches Day at the Capitol, bringing together community leaders, partners, and stakeholders to elevate the voice and priorities of Natchitoches Parish at the state level March 25..

NPD seeking suspect wanted in University Parkway shooting

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Friday morning on University Parkway.On March 27, , around 2:54 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 3800 block of University Parkway in reference to a gunshot victim.

Dr. Jason Anderson named next executive director of LSMSA

Dr. Jason Anderson will serve as the next Executive Director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA). His appointment is subject to approval by LSMSA’s Board of Directors, who will meet on June 15.

JUST TALKIN’

If you haven’t picked out your Easter candy for Sunday… brace yourself.JT read the other day that Easter candy costs are up 67 percent in the last six years.Since the start of this decade, the Easter basket has lost nearly half its candy, even as we spend more to fill it.

Mayor will host event at Parc Natchitoches

Bring the entire family out full of fun! Join Mayor Williams, Jr. for the Good Friday Eggstravaganza at PARC Natchitoches on April 3, from 1-4 p.m.There will be Easter Egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, balloon artist, face painting, bounce house, DJ spinning tunes, food trucks and vendors.

Gorum Cemetery fundraiser will be Turkey shoot with prizes, food, drinks

A Turkey shoot to raise funds for the Gorum Cemetery is taking place Saturday, April, 11, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at 9634 Hwy 119, .7 miles east of Gorum Post Office.Cost is $5 per round with a winner each round; 12, 20 and 410 gauges. Shells provided.Prizes include shotguns, Ruger .

City Council deals with ordinances, final vote and resolutions at meeting

While the main issue at the City Council meeting Monday was zoning, there was more action.The Council adopted a planning and zoning ordinance to rezone 34.

Genealogical Library resumes monthly speaker series

Under new leadership, the Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association (NGHA) has resumed its once-popular monthly speaker meeting series and launched a new website.

Two projects in Natchitoches Parish among those on LaDOTD schedule

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced 14 projects around the state received bids in March. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $47.8 million.

Dimension Development

Dimension Development