Forest Service battling fire in Kisatchie

The Backbone Fire continues to burn within the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area located in Natchitoches Parish.As of Aug. 10, the wildfire fire had burned 1,200 acres.

State Bond Commission approves $990,000 for Robeline sewer revenue

The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved key funding measures and election applications for multiple parishes, paving the way for substantial public infrastructure improvements across the state.

LMA awards park project honorable mention

The City of Natchitoches attended the Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Conference in Lake Charles last week and was awarded Honorable Mention for “Restoring Richardson Park” as part of the Community Development Awards celebration.The park is located at 1717 Lake St.

Natchitoches Parish Deputies complete advanced drone training

Eight deputies from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office successfully completed an advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aUAS) drone training course, enhancing the agency’s operational capabilities in modern law enforcement.The training was conducted by Retired U.S.

FAUNA offering vouchers to eligible pet owners

Don’t litter! Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) is offering vouchers toward the cost of spaying and neutering your dogs and cats. Pet owners in Natchitoches and Red River parishes are eligible.

Ask Rusty:

Can my wife get full spousal benefits at 62?Dear Rusty: I’m 64 and my wife is 62. If my wife starts her own benefit now, she will get about $700 on her own at 62. I will retire next year and claim Social Security when I am 65.

Natchitoches Central classes of 1975, 1985 planning reunions

The NCHS- Natchitoches Class of 1975 Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 19 -20.. Any member of NCHS Class of 1975 interested in attending can contact Nancy Drawhorn -Jones, Chair, chair, at 318/228-0580, Albert Middleton, co-chair at 214/364-6740, or Martha Dalme, recording treasurer at 318/652-4136.

NPSO Arrests

July 28- August 3, 20251. DJonte Solitaire, 27 (bm), arrested for domestic abuse aggravated assault – child endangerment, 3 counts of failure to appear2.

Deputies administer Narcan in response to opioid overdose

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies responded to two 911 calls on Tuesday, Aug. 5. between 6 p.m. and midnight reporting suspected drug overdoses in the Campti area.Emergency medical personnel from Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS were dispatched to assist at both locations.