2 new homes among July building permits

The City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission issued 44 building permits with a valuation of $813,480 during July according to the report issued by Director Shontrell Roque.Notable are two new home construction starts being built by Rhodes Properties and Development.

School board discussing downsizing

Shrinking Natchitoches Parish School Board members board members from the current number of 11 to either nine or seven was put on the table during the Board’s Committee meeting on Aug. 5.

Wildfires spark closures in Kisatchie Hills area

Two wildfires have been detected in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area near the Longleaf Scenic Byway which is located on the Kisatchie Ranger District of the Kisatchie National Forest in Natchitoches Parish.

Old Bethel Road event not sanctioned

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office (NPSO) Criminal Investigations Bureau has been made aware of a planned public event scheduled for Saturday, Aug 9, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. 7 on Old Bethel Road.

Northwestern State names 7 to Long Purple Line

Northwestern State University will induct seven new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line as part of the annual Homecoming celebration Oct. 3-4.The inductees are Richard Keith Bergeron of New Roads, the late Robert Crew, Jacque Crew of Shreveport, Dr.

New law mandates local law enforcement compliance with ICE detainers

A new state law requiring Louisiana law enforcement agencies to comply with written federal immigration detainers went into effect Aug. 4 following heated debate over its implications for local jurisdictions like Orleans Parish that are bound by federal consent decrees.

La. Safety Commission reminds drivers to be cautious especially in the mornings and afternoons

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds drivers that most schools across the state are beginning classes. That means school zones that have been dormant since May will be active again in the mornings and afternoons.

Volunteers get Natchitoches revved up for Fall 2025

The City of Natchitoches has been blanketed in purple. Student volunteers delivered Northwestern State University yard signs, flags, stickers and other items that show Demon pride to businesses and residences in the first wave of the Proud to Be Purple campaign.

Dog washing and nail clipping day is Aug. 9

Scrub a dub dub dub! Don’t forget to take your pups to FAUNA dog washing and nail clipping day this Saturday, Aug. 9. Volunteers will be on hand at Tractor Supply from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baths for dogs under 60 pounds are $10; larger dogs are $15.

Dark Woods Adventure Park 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.