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California man in custody following high-speed I-49 chase Thursday

The Desoto Parish Sheriff ’s Office contacted the NATCOM 911 Center Thursday, Feb. 19, just after 1 p.m. requesting assistance with a vehicle pursuit traveling southbound on I-49 and entering Natchitoches Parish.

NPSO Arrests

Feb, 2-15 1. Aldrick Edwards,43 (bm), 2 counts of aggravated arson2. Joshua LaCour, 37 (bm), theft3. Marcus Slaughter,46 (bm), threatening a public official4. Carolyn Womack,61 (wf), issuing worthless checks5.

NPD on hunt for shooter

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Sunday night off Lakeview Drive.On Feb. 15 around 8 p.m. officers were dispatched to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim.

Go Natchitoches awards NSU Marketing for Proud to be Purple campaign

The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Northwestern State University Marketing Department as the recipient of the 2026 Go Natchitoches Award, recognizing the Proud to Be Purple campaign and its impact on strengthening connections between Northwestern State University, its students,...

Church News

A love fund for Richard Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to his hospice care. Richard is known and cared for by many people from all walks of life and from all over town, especially in the music community.

Thurgood Marshall documentary gives NSU students legal perspective on civil rights

A documentary screening of the life of Thurgood Marshall led to discussion about how the U.S Constitution is interpreted, impactful statutes that the public should be aware of and the role that courage plays in practicing law.

Louisiana Retired Teachers meeting in Natchitoches

District 8 of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association will hold its spring District meeting on March 12 at United Methodist Church located at 411 Second St.District 8 of LRTA includes Desoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Winn parishes.

Natchitoches Central’s

Natchitoches Central’s Lady Chiefs and St. Mary’s Lady Tigers advanced to the second round in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s (LHSAA) playoff with wins Thursday evening.The Lady Chiefs, the #9 seed, defeated Airline of Bossier City, 5249.

Parish Council considering funding for animal welfare

There will be an item authorizing funding for FAUNA on the agenda when the Natchitoches Parish Council meets Monday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Board Room 211 in the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse.