Man reported missing by family found safe in Texas with relatives

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office announces that a Kisatchie man who had been reported missing by family members to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office on March 11, 2025 has been located safe.Major J. Byles, who investigated the case, says Matthew T.

Monroe woman arrested on insurance fraud charges

A Monroe woman has been arrested on fraud-related charges following a joint investigation.The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) Office of Insurance Fraud (OIF) assisted the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) in an insurance fraud investigation that led to the arrest of Tashira S.

NPSO and NPD work together to recover stolen dirt bike

A joint effort between the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office and the Natchitoches Police Department has led to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of a stolen dirt bike taken during an alleged Facebook Marketplace transaction, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Quarter horse reported stolen from Old River Road property

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies and Louisiana Livestock Brand Commission Agents are investigating the disappearance of an American Quarter Horse believed to have been stolen near Natchitoches, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office.On Aug. 1, at approximately 7 a.m.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

State of the University Discussions

State of the University DiscussionsOver the past week, I have begun a series of individual meetings with members of our university leadership team for state of the university discussions.

Former Miss Merry Christmases will be parade grand marshals

As the Natchitoches Christmas Festival celebrates 100 years of holiday tradition, former Miss Merry Christmas titleholders from across the decades will return to Natchitoches to serve collectively as the Honorary Grand Marshals of the 2026 Natchitoches Christmas “Festival of Lights” Parade on...

JUST TALKIN’

There are only 26 days until Turpin Stadium comes alive with NSU football. There’s still plenty of time to get your season tickets….JT heard some of the Parish Council members tried to get the Library from going back on the ballot so quickly with a previous failed 8-mill tax renewal.