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JUST TALKIN’

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
JT was surprised at the number of people who were walking Front Street on Friday evening getting an early look at all the Car Show participants that had arrived early.A lot more arrived early Saturday morning but it drew quite the crowd on Friday night.Two cars that seemed to draw the most...

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Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 10•Gates open at 9 a.m.•Clementine Hunter presentation at 11a.m. By former FBI Agent Randy Deaton•Quilting demonstration at 1 p.m. By Stacie Lonadier•Weaving/basketry demonstration at 2 p.m. By Rhonda Gauthier of the Choctaw- Apache Tribe of Ebarb and the HoMinti Society Gates close...

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Registrar of Voters announces items on Nov. 3 ballot

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Open General/Primary Election will be Nov. 3.Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. ELECTION FOR:• U.S. Senator• Public Service Commissioner Dist. 5• School Board Member Dist. 8• Justice of the Peace Ward 3• Mayor Town of Campti• Councilmen Town of Campti• City Court Judge –...

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City will show free movie on downtown riverbank

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
The City of Natchitoches and the Natchitoches Parish Library are teaming up to bring you a Free Movie Night on the Downtown Riverbank!•Friday, Oct. 16 •Movie starts at 7p.m.•Downtown Riverbank •Free and open to the public!Grab your family and friends, take your lawn chairs and blankets and settle...

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NPSO recognizes Excellence of Quarter deputies for their work

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office recently recognized three deputies with “Excellence of the Quarter” Awards during a brief ceremony held at the NPSO Human Resources Office.Sheriff Stuart Wright presented the awards, commending each recipient for outstanding performance, professionalism,...

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Divers find no body in vehicle submerged in Cane River

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies, and divers, Parish Fire Protection District #6 divers, Fire Protection District #9 divers and a local towing company were on scene Sept. 27, at noon to recover a vehicle off of La.

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Single-vehicle crash occurs

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS were dispatched by NATCOM 911 Center to reports of a overturned single-vehicle crash on Longleaf Vista Road near Kisatchie last week at approximately 6:38 a.m., according to the...

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Mark Your Calendars!

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.First Friday each month: Natchitoches American...
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