News

Exclusive Subscriber Content

City issues new boil advisory

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
City of Natchitoches has issued a boil advisory for all affected areas experiencing low to no water pressure due to a water main repair Sept. 30.Affected areas include, but are not limited to: * Airport Road * Fairgrounds Road * Town South * Highway 1 South * Highway 1 Bypass * Industrial Drive *...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

City will buy Impressions building to expand police station area

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The purchase of the former Impressions by Dunagan building on Fifth Street and use of Parc Natchitoches as a staging area by SWEPCO were the main topics of discussion at the City Council meeting Monday.The Council introduced an ordinance to buy the former Impressions by Dunagan building at 408...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Touline remains closed as work continues

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The City of Natchitoches announces the continued closure of the intersection of Second Street at Touline Street to vehicular traffic.Last week, new concrete pavement was constructed on the east side of this intersection, and new concrete pavement was installed on the west side of this intersection...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Council hears International Paper tax appeal

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Speaking to the Parish Council at its meeting Sept. 21, Parish Assessor Yolanda Reed said that International Paper (IP) is asking for a 50% reduction of its tax bill for the period Jan.1 to March 31 in 2025 and asked her to accept what is called an orderly liquidation value.Reed offered up to a 25%...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

JUST TALKIN’

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
If you are like JT and don’t have a good grasp on what “carbon capture” is… then you’ll want to tune in to LPB next week.On Monday at 8 p.m. (sorry football fans…you may have to tape it) LPB will premier Going Underground: Carbon Capture in Louisiana.—— Here’s some big..big news for South...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hints of Halloween!

News Staff
Saturday, October 3, 2026
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween as residents put decorations on the front porches of their homes.

LEAP funds available

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Natchitoches Parish Office of Community Services (OCS) has received additional LIHEAP funds to assist eligible households with their utility bills.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Play Mahjong at tournament sponsored by Service League

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Join the Prudhomme- Rouquier Foundation, in partnership with the Service League of Natchitoches, for the 1st Annual Crak’n on the Cane Mahjong Tournament, benefiting the preservation of the historic Prudhomme-Rouquier House!The event takes place Monday, Oct. 26, at Riverside Reserve.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

St. Mary’s will host families of Little Saints at open house

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
St. Mary’s Catholic School invites families to learn more about its Little Saints Two-Year-Old Program during a come-and-go Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6–7p.m.Little Saints provides two-yearolds with a nurturing, faith-filled environment designed especially for their early years of...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Liz Durr
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
318-352-8898Sunday, during Children’s Church, Mackenize Smith asked the children have they ever been afraid. Some of them told her that were afraid of a dog that chased them. Then she told the children about Jesus and the apostles in the boat when a great wind came up.
Subscribe to