ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNSU/Natchitoches Art Guild Show at Orville Hatchery Galley thru Oct. 7. Galley on Northwestern campus is open Monday Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. -noon.

Red River Parish man busted near Campti on felony drug charges

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested a Red River Parish man on felony drug charges, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Monday, Sept. 15,, at approximately 7:26 p.m., deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling in the 5000 block of La.

Natchitoches man arrested in Domestic Violence investigation, stolen firearm recovered

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies arrested a Natchitoches man following a domestic violence investigation.On Friday, Sept. 20, at approximately 4 p.m.

Prior drug offender arrested during Campti traffic stop

A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a prior narcotics offender according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, at approximately 10:14 p.m.

Natchitoches woman arrested in connection to fatal hit and run

On Sept. 21, around 12:05 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Texas St. in reference to a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.

JUST TALKIN’

What a thunder show we had Sunday afternoon! It’s a good thing the rains didn’t match the thunder…otherwise we would have all been underwater. There was a slight chance of rain for most of this week with Wednesday being the highest.JT kinda enjoys a light rain every few days.

NCHS student crowned Miss Merry Christmas

The 69th Miss Merry Christmas was crowned, and the 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Belles were announced Saturday, Sept. 20. Nine young women competed for the title of Miss Merry Christmas and the distinction of being chosen as a Christmas Belle.Maddie Gorum was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2025.

City announces names of ‘Natchitoches Treasures’, recognition is Oct. 18

A recognition ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 18 to honor the 2025 Natchitoches Treasures.

Festival Parade registration is open

The Natchitoches Christmas Festival Committee announces t registration is open for participants in the 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade.This year marks the 99th year of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival.

Northwestern earns top honors in ‘Best Colleges rankings’

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has earned top honors in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including the distinction of being the No. 1 Top Public School in Louisiana among Regional Universities in the South.