NORTHWEATERN STATE A Message FromPresident James T. Genovese

May 10 Toast for Tourism with Visit Natchitoches Nor thwe s t e r n’s Office of Economic Development and faculty from our Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) program recently participated in “Toast for Tourism” hosted by Visit Natchitoches.

Courthouse Chiller

Part of Church Street was closed Thursday morning while Mechanical Cooling Service removed the old HVAC and replaced it with a new one at the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse. Several truck loads of equipment arrived in Natchitoches about 6 a.m. to erect the crane and get ready for the installation.

Sheriff says Honorary Members make scholarships possible

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announces that Annaliece Romero of Natchitoches Parish selected is the recipient of an academic scholarship through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2025–2026 school year.

Get your next read at Friends of the Library mini-book sale underway

The Friends of the Natchitoches Parish Library (FoNPL) invites the community to browse hundreds of affordable titles at their Mini Book Sale, running May 15 through May 30 at the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) Main Branch.

JUST TALKIN’

As if the legislative session is not already filled with requests, needs and important legislation… the legislature must pass a balanced budget before the fiscal year begins July 1.

JAG members continue to have engaging speakers and projects

The Natchitoches Jr. High JAG members recently participated in a meaningful and thought-provoking discussion centered on school safety and security. The conversation focused on the important and complex question: Should teachers be armed with a weapon at school?

Reader urges support for library May 16

Dear Editor,As early voting continues for the May 16 election, I urge everyone in Natchitoches Parish to support the renewal of the library millage.

Man gets 80 years hard labor after guilty plea in homicide case

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced that during jury selection last week, Matthew Robinson, 22, of Natchitoches, entered a guilty plea in connection with a 2023 homicide that occurred in the parking lot of a local hotel.

Federal grand jury files embezzling charges

On April 15, a federal grand jury in Lafayette returned a four-count indictment charging Kelsi J.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

After the announcements we had our Mother’s Day program. Nell Settle asks all the mothers to c sit on the front pews. Taran Smith played a song called “A Heart Like You’s, Mama.” After the song Malcolm read Proverbs 31 and explained it.