LaDOTD lists maintenance on 2 bridges in Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Thursday, May 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.to , weather permitting, Bridge# 083508351401951 on LA 493 over CANE RIVER will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located 1.95 MI.

City of Natchitoches Police Department Arrests

April 19 - 25Destiny Brown – Disturbing the Peace Sainequa Brown – Disturbing the Peace Michael Jones – Animal at Large Charlie Wolf – Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV and Drug Paraphernalia Meredith McMillan – Damage to Property Alphonso Allen – Theft...

City Bank & Trust Launches Online Account Opening

City Bank & Trust is making it easier than ever for residents to open bank accounts with the launch of its new Online Account Opening platform.

Church News

Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeing a dedicated, spiritually grounded musician to serve during Sunday worship services and special programs. Must be dependable, musically skilled with the ability to play with excellence and committed to supporting an hour of worship per what honors God.

Reatha Cox: First generation student to administrator and mentor

By Anastasia Douglas, The Current Sauce podcast anchor Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts is highlighting the leadership and service of Reatha Cox, vice president of Student Experience and dean of Students, through a feature on The Current...

‘Playing in the Mud’ is beginning ceramics class at Northwestern

A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting May 14. The class will be held on Thursdays from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through June 25 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of May 3-9 at Northwestern State University. May 3-9 – Summer and fall registration available at vic.nsula.edu May 3-7 – Final examinations for Spring 2026 semester May 4 – NSU Music Academy Spring Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Dressing for success, etiquette, and more provided to students at Walter J. Porter Forum

Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology recently hosted the J. Walter Porter Professional Training and Etiquette Experience to provide students with first-hand experience in professional presence, dressing for success, communication and dining etiquette.

Mark Your Calendars! April

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.