Natchez mayor clarifies statements she says are untrue

Village of Natchez Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover sat down with the Natchitoches Times this week to clarify a story that was published by another news outlet regarding the lack of help from Natchitoches Parish Government leadership on road improvements.

JUST TALKIN’

While there may not be a lot of activities going on this weekend… things are still going to be busy around town. That’s because Northwestern State students are moving in for the first day of classes on Monday.

National Guard in Capital

Deaths from coastal waters bacteria more than usual

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent infection from Vibrio vulnificus. The department is seeing a higher number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths than are typically reported.

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will send influx of cash for coastal restoration

Louisiana coastal officials say the state’s coastal restoration program will receive a significant influx of cash following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, thanks to a long-sought increase in the federal revenue sharing cap for offshore energy production.

Dark Woods will host fundraiser

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

Repeated failures cost State hundreds of millions of dollars

Nearly $1 billion in fiscal mismanagement, waste, and compliance failures were uncovered across Louisiana government agencies in a recent year-end audit report released by Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack.

NPSO Arrests

August 4-6, 20251.

Sex offender nabbed at library while trying to use computer

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested Richard Black, 68, of Natchitoches for 20 counts of Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender.On Aug. 4, at 10 a.m.

Wear your whites to mingle at APHN’s White Linen Night

Celebrate summer’s end with a stylish garden party sponsored by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches Aug. 21 at the Lemee House at 321 Jefferson at 5:30 p.m.“White Linen Night” is the membership appreciation event.