Parish Council continues funding for FAUNA group

The Parish Council voted to fund FAUNA $60,000 at its meeting Monday.FAUNA is an LLC formed by the consolidation of the Natchitoches Humane Society and Natchitoches Hope for Paws. It is the same amount the Council funded last year.

Entities banding together to fight grass and wild fires

A grass fire was reported on Feb. 25 around 4:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of state Hwy 117 near Provencal. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies (NPSO) and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #4 responded to the scene.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s hard to believe…but another regular session of the Louisiana Legislature is upon us.The next session of our lawmakers begins on Monday, March 9.There will be lots of interesting pieces of legislation up for discussion and one of them has to do with the Governor’s Office.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Isaiah 43:13A. He read the scripture. Then said, “Fear not because we have God.God will protect us and he will carry us through. Don’t worry about things going in this world. God is always with us. He is right with you. Trust in Him.

USDA offers disaster assistance to Ag producers impacted by winter storms

Agricultural operations in Louisiana have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

Northwestern State

While last week was a short week with the Mardi Gras holiday, there has been no shortage of activity and momentum across our university.

Natchitoches man named CEO of hunterfunded conservation group

Dallas Safari Club (DSC), a global leader in hunterfunded conservation, announces the appointment of Russell Stacy as its new Chief Executive Officer.Stacy is a fourth generation farmer in Natchitoches and owns an outfitting business with his partner and wife, Mary Edith.

Red River Arrest Report

Coushatta Police Department arrested Ladavion Coleman, 23, on Feb. 13 for theft of a value less than $1,000 and resisting an officer. Two concurrent $1,000 bonds were set.Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrested Dekevion Allen, 25, on Feb.

Winning vegetables for gardens and containers

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers.