Medical Center announces latest addition to staff is orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center announces another orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist has been added to its team. He is Dr. Theodore “Teddy” Knatt. Knatt joins Dr. Ted Jordan at NRMC Orthopedic Associates.Board-Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Dr.

LDWF reminds public wild turkey population survey available online

In 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) developed a public online component to expand its Wild Turkey Population Survey. In addition to increasing participation in the survey, the online component can also incorporate and track wild turkey sightings throughout the year.

La. Guard’s Tiger Brigade marks 20 years since historic Iraq deployment

This November, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, will commemorate 20 years since returning from its historic combat deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III (2004–2005).

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Parish Library Summer Reading Program Children’s performance Schedule Riverbank Stage at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Northeast Campti Branch July 16 Origami Puppet Show July 23 Interactive Improv The performances are repeated July 10, July 17 and July 24 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

1 dead, 6 shot in incident Sunday morning on Keyser

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on Keyser Avenue.On July 6 around 1:41 a.m.

A Soaring Independence Day

Parish school registration underway with listing of Internet addresses

The Natchitoches Parish School Board (NPSB) has announced registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially open. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register early to ensure a smooth and successful start to the upcoming school year. unique needs of every learner.

NPD releases crime statistics for first 6 months

The Natchitoches Police Department has seen a reduction in crime during the first half of this year.The decrease can be attributed to the creation of the Violent Crime Task Force, stateof- the-art technology, proactive efforts in crime deterrence and the community’s cooperation with law enforcement.

Parish schools among LEAP ‘top improvers’

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released LEAP results for the 2024–2025 school year last week, and Natchitoches Parish Schools (NPSB) is being recognized as one of the top improving school systems in the state.

JUST TALKIN’

JT hears the utility rates are headed up. Hasn’t heard an effective date… but a lot of people are “hot” over the news. They believe the administration has purposely kept the rates down until now.