School Board announces fall registration dates

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.

Secretary of State announces Voter Protection Package

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landryannounces the passage of multiple legislative instruments in the Department of State’s Voter Protection Package during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.

Students named to honor rolls

Olivia Wild Gillis earned a 4.0 GPA in the spring 2025 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s President’s List.Gillis is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Entrepreneurship (Non-Business) from Natchitoches, LA.

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas exhibit is at Sports HOF Museum

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770-1830 exhibition on display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum through March 15, 2026. The museum is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Fireworks ban exists certain hours

The Natchitoches Police Department reminds the public of City Ordinance Sec. 10-74.1 (Ban of use of fireworks during certain time periods and for certain hours).Fireworks may be used from June 25 through July 10 and can be shot from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 8a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

City and Parish Government announce holiday closures

In observance of Independence Day, City of Natchitoches buildings will close at noon on Thursday, July 3, and remain closed through Friday, July 4. Normal hours resume Monday July 7.

La. Department of Health offers tips to protect from West Nile Virus

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed Louisiana’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) of the 2025 mosquito season and urges all Louisianans to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Zwolle Museum on the Bend announces grand opening

The Grand Opening of the Zwolle Museum on the Bend: A Legacy of Wood and Water will be held on Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. The museum, located at 927 S.

Northwestern State

June 29As we approach the midpoint of summer, I want to thank each of you for the energy and dedication you continue to bring to our campus and our students. Important progress is underway across all areas of the university, and I am pleased to share a few key updates from this past week.

Natchitoches Parish man arrested on felony drug charges on court warrant

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Natchitoches man on multiple charges, including felony drug offenses, after he was taken into custody on outstanding warrants early Saturday morning according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.On June 28, at approximately 12:15 a.m.