“What it Look Like”exhibit in LSMSA’s Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery

LSMSA announces Grambling State University professor and mixed-media artist Rodrecas Davis for the gallery's latest exhibition, 'What it Look Like' (W.I.L.L.), on display through March 26 in the LSMSA Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.

School Board adopts year long block schedule

Natchitoches Parish High Schools are switching from a semester block schedule to a yearlong block schedule beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.The announcement was made during the School Board’s committee and regular meetings held on March 3 and March 10, respectively.

Marthaville school finalist for award

Marthaville Elementary & Jr. High School has been selected as a finalist for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Founder’s Award, earning a $10,000 prize and national recognition for its work to strengthen teaching and improve student outcomes.

NPD 2025 statistics show overall drop in crime

The Natchitoches Police Department would like to share with the community a compilation of the 2025 end-of-year statistics.The Natchitoches Police Department has seen an overall reduction in crime during the 2025 calendar year.

JUST TALKIN’

If your reading this….you survived Friday the 13th.—— If you get a chance…drive around town and look at the beautiful flowers in bloom.It seems like they came out of nowhere. The Azaleas are absolutely gorgeous.

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

Port warehouse among sites listed for funding to promote FastSites

Natchitoches Parish Port Warehouse and ARQ Red River are among 19 sites moving forward in Louisiana’s inaugural FastSites round, marking the largest coordinated site investment effort in state history and redefining how Louisiana competes for high-impact, nationally sought-after projects.

NPSO Arrests

Feb. 26 – March 4 1. John Boswell, 43 (wm), arrested for unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, domestic abuse battery, simple battery of the infirm 2. Garrett Godejohn, 24 (wm), arrested for pornography involving juveniles, sexual abuse of an animal – engaging in abuse 3.

Multiple charges filed against Campti man after stopped on ATV

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested a Campti man on parole on felony drug and resisting arrest charges.On Tuesday, March 3, around 9:30 p.m.

Phlebotomy technician training class to begin March 17 at NSU

A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education in Natchitoches starting March 17. The class will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the classroom on the second floor of South Hall.