Red River Parish Arrest Report for Week of Sept. 11-17

On Sept. 14 CPD arrested Jessie Miller, 50, was arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

Lesche Club opens season with fellowship music and look at NSU

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches opened its new season in delightful fashion with its first monthly meeting on Sept. 14 at First Presbyterian Church on Bienville St.Members and guests were welcomed by hostesses Elizabeth Hall, Janine Storrs and Mary Squyres, who created a lovely setting for an...

Miss Merry Christmas

The 70th Miss Merry Christmas was crowned and the 2026 Natchitoches Christmas Belles were announced Sunday, Sept. 20. Eighteen young women competed for the title of Miss Merry Christmas and the distinction of being chosen as a Christmas Belle.Kamryn Dawson was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2026.

JUST TALKIN’

JT doesn’t usually spill out a lot of poetry…. but this one by Edgar Guest came to mind the other day while reading comments on social media from arm chair quarterbacks on solving NSU”s football woes.I watched them tearing a building down, A gang of men in a busy town.

Demolition and big truck parking ordinances top agenda at City Council meeting

The City Council introduced three ordinances at the meeting Sept. 14.The ordinances are related to the demolition of certain buildings; prohibition of heavy commercial vehicles parking on City streets; and an agreement with Southwestern Electric Power Co. to use Parc Natchitoches as a staging area...

DAR celebrates with Constitution Week: Sept. 17-23

WASHINGTON, DC – In the spirit of celebrating our nation’s founding throughout 2026 and beyond, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance.The DAR initiated the observance of this...

Natchitoches man on list of of Louisiana POW/MIA

Did you know National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the United States on the third Friday of September to honor former prisoners of war and those still missing in action?Federal law requires the POW/MIA flag to be flown on the following days:•Armed Forces Day, May 16•Memorial Day, May...

Mark Your Calendars! September

OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday- Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.First Friday each month: Natchitoches American...

NCIF meeting in October open to the public

The Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation (NCIF) will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at 400 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.The meeting is open to the public.The agenda includes the election of officers, financial report and activities report.