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Ceremonies across the United States on Tuesday will honor our men and women of the armed services, past and present.Veteran’s Day is reserved for those wonderful folks who chose to serve in our military at home and across the globe.

Water treatment plant permit issued to City

The valuation of City building permits in October jumped considerably compared to September according to the report issued by Planning and Zoning Director Shontrell Roque.The total valuation was $2,772,075. In September the total valuation was $ 421,935.

Natchitoches firefighter named Community Risk Reduction director

The Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) has announce Kory Leo as the agency’s first Director of Community Risk Reduction.

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NCHS, E-Lab, Lakeview will honor veterans; luncheon also planned

The Natchitoches Central High School Army J.R.O.T.C. will be hosting their Annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 10, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the main gym. The Battalion is also providing light refreshments and snacks from 8 to 9 a.m. a.m.

LaDOTD begins emergency repairs on I-49 at Exit 119 near Montrose

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises motorists that construction has begun on an emergency pipe repair project on I-49 northbound in Natchitoches Parish.This work is taking place approximately 3 miles north of exit 119 near Montrose.

Performers wanted for concert

Area performers are invited to participate in the 17th annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert on Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches.

Veterans and Memorial Park to the annual Veterans Day Program

The Natchitoches Veterans and Memorial Park, Inc., will hold the annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, Nov 11, at 4 p.m.in the Veterans Park.If raining, the program will be held in the VFW/American Legion Post at 400 St. Denis Street.

Adkins love fund is at City Bank

A love fund for Richard “Dickie” Adkins has been established at City Bank and Trust, Natchitoches, La, to help with out-ofpocket 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.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Oct. 23-291. Justin McQueary, 44 (wm), arrested for 5 counts of criminal damage to property 2. Cadarius Carter, 17 (bm), arrested for disturbing the peace / violent & tumultuous manner 3.