Cane River Waterway Commission scholarships to support students in in biology, life sciences, conservation

The Cane River Waterway Commission presented a donation of $200,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation earmarked for scholarships to help Natchitoches Parish students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology, life sciences and related programs.

Report says Natchitoches Parish employment increased 3 percent

Central Louisiana’s economy continued to strengthen in the second quarter of 2025, with steady job growth, rising consumer activity, and stable business formation across Rapides Parish, Alexandria, Pineville, and Natchitoches.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingFAUNA bath the dogs day is Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11 at Tractor Supply from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baths for dogs under 60 pounds cost $10; $15 for larger dogs. Nail clipping and anal glands are $10 each.

Man arrested has multiple warrants in Texas and Louisiana

On Friday, July 11 , the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Impact Unit arrested a Natchitoches man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants in both Louisiana and Texas according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Agencies partner with US Marshals to arrest man in Powhatan for numerous drug possessions

U.S. Marshals, in coordination with the Natchitoches Parish Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Natchitoches Police Department Narcotics Unit, successfully apprehended Perry Willis on July 23..

NPSO ARRESTS

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests July 10-27 1. Kennedrick Phillips, 39 (bm), arrested for failure to register as a sex offender, unauthorized entry of in habited dwelling 2. Derrick Lloyd, 36 (bm), arrested for theft 3.

Several charges draw prison term of 24 months for unauthorized digging

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Roy Everett Jordan, Jr., 57, of Georgetown has been sentenced for the unauthorized removal of archaeological resources and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. United States District Judge Dee D.

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William’s Joke

Flying commercially in 1970 was a much more relaxed experience than it is today. The period from the 1950s to the 1970s is fondly considered “the golden age of travel.” Flying was more glamorous and luxurious. Many people dressed up to fly. Men often wore suits and women wore dresses.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

Sunday, Bro. Wayne Salley brought the message from Matthew 7:1314. He talked about seeing a picture in the cottage that they rented in Broken Bow last weekend. The picture had written on it, “ Broad is the way, wide is the gate that leads to destruction, narrow is the gate.