LSMSA students Merit semifinalists

Three students from Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches were chosen alongside 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists as part of the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Parish Council gets list of roads needing work

As usual, road maintenance dominated the discussion at the Parish Council meeting Monday.Parish President John Salter compiled a list of roads he has targeted for maintenance.There was also a lengthy discussion about whether the highway department can work on roads in parish municipalities.

JUST TALKIN’

The efficiency, speed and unity of all the law enforcement agencies in Utah investigating the murder there was truly impressive.It was not a fluke or luck they made an arrest. It was really good, detailed police work.

Puppy Love!

NSU women’s soccer players were among the numerous volunteers who showed up Saturday at Tractor Supply for the FAUNA Dog Wash & Nail Clip Day to wash pups for a good cause.

Courthouse getting upgrades for function, safety

After years of planning, the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse is getting a much-needed upgrade. The project will modernize the facility with new security systems, office space and accessibility improvements.

Deputies arrive to find fight in progress at local bar

Five people were arrested following a bar fight early Sunday morning, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office.Shortly after midnight on Sept.

Public can vote to win concert series

Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, in partnership with the City of Natchitoches, is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Natchitoches starting in 2026.

Sports Hall of Fame taps 2 new members

The relationship between Louisiana’s sports shrine and its adopted hometown will be strengthened in June.

JUST TALKIN’

What a sight local motorists experience at the Keyser Avenue Bridge Thursday morning.In observance of 9-11 the City Utility Department hoisted the huge American Flag onto one of their utility trucks.Seeing that enormous flag can send chills down your spine… in a great way.

Ask Rusty:

I’d like to retire early, but don’t want my Social Security reduced.Dear Rusty: I will be 65 this year and my husband is 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66). I would like to retire and enjoy some time with him before he gets too much older.