Street closures for fireworks Thursday, Oct. 22

The City of Natchitoches advises the public that on Thursday, Oct. 22, the following streets will be closed at 8:30  p.m.  in preparation for a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.  for the Fall Mid-Sized Cities Conference.  * Church Street bridge * Williams Ave., from Whitfield Ave. to Henry Ave. All...

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Kick-off holiday season with friends at Service League’s Jingle and Mingle

Kick off the holiday season in style at the Service League of Natchitoches’ Annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Soiree! This year’s event takes place Thursday, Nov.12, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Prud’homme-Rouquier House.

Delta Sigma Theta alumnae chapter to host Voters Summit Saturday

The Natchitoches Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will present the Natchitoches Voters Summit: “Clock It for the Culture” on Saturday, Oct.17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 Second St.. The interactive, nonpartisan summit will bring together...

Claim your ACH payments if eligible

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury will soon offer ACH payment services, giving eligible claimants a faster, more convenient way to receive approved unclaimed property funds electronically.Eligible claimants can choose direct deposit when available. Here are the steps to set up ACH payment: 1.

Cloyd Benjamin Jr. reiterates vision for partnership, justice and community for Ward 1 City Court Judge

Cloyd Benjamin, Jr. Reiterates Vision for Partnership, Justice and Community in Campaign for Ward 1 City Court Judge Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to visit with and listen to residents throughout Ward 1.

La. DOTD will take road show to several locations

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the schedule for its annual legislative public hearings, commonly known as the DOTD Road Show, giving residents, local officials and legislators across Louisiana an opportunity to review and provide input on highway...

Inductions, reunions, family: Homecoming festivities Oct. 23-24

Northwestern State University’s 2026 Homecoming will take place next week with a full schedule in which alumni will be honored, reunions staged and the community invited to the parade and pep rally in downtown Natchitoches.The Long Purple Line Luncheon and induction program will take place at the...

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Lawyers in Libraries gives free limited advice to public

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites residents to bring their legal questions to local attorney John Guillet, who will offer free advice on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room at the NPL Main Branch, 450 Second St. in Natchitoches.