Red Mass bring together judiciary, law enforcement and more

Natchitoches Parish law enforcement consisting of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Police Department, Natchitoches City Marshal’s Office, and Northwestern State University Police joined the Natchitoches Fire Department, judges, prosecutors, attorneys,...

JUST TALKIN’

Last Saturday was just another example of why there are too many election dates in Louisiana. Out of a possible 23,136 voters, only about 2,800 cared enough to cast a ballot. (There were 950 people to do so absentee, while the other 2,021 did so in person.) That came to a 12.

2025 Natchitoches Treasures

City launches Mayor’s podcast

The City of Natchitoches has announced the launch of “Talk of the Town,” a new audio and video podcast hosted by Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr.

Fall Conference

Short-term rentals on agenda at City Council meeting

There was not much action at the City Council meeting Monday since it didn’t last even an hour.The Council introduced two planning and zoning ordinances for people applying to rezone residences for AirB&Bs or short term rentals.

NRMC evacuates after smoke sets off alarm; fire found on exterior of building quickly extinguished

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s fire alarm systems activated, identifying smoke on the east side of the hospital’s second and third floors.

Burn Ban declared in Parish

Because of the lack of rainfall and the extremely dry conditions Natchitoches Parish President John Salter has issued a Parish-wide burn ban effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.

Rotary Guests

Rotarian with the Program Drake Owens welcomed Northwestern State University (NSU) Director of Corporate and Community Engagement Gwen Fontenot and NSU Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Craig Caskey at the Sept. 16 meeting. From left are Owens, Fontenot and Caskey .

Northwestern State

As we continue through the fall semester, I am encouraged by the steady progress across every area of our university.