Natchitoches Parish School Board names two new principals

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announces that Bobby Benjamin is the new principal of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray Jackson, effective for the 2025–2026 school year.

Interpretative ranger will teach knitting techniques

Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site interpretive Ranger Felicia will be on hand from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to share beginner knitting techniques and stitches. Anyone who works with yarn and textiles are invited to join in and share their knowledge with the group.

College bound students win La. Sheriffs’ Scholarships

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announced Peyton Cunningham of Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school year.She resides in Campti and plans to attend Bossier Parish Community College.

Louisiana House of Representatives advances major transportation reform package to make LaDOTD efficient

The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a transformative package of four bills that overhauls the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) from the ground up.

National Police Week

The Natchitoches City Council proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week in the City. Some 345 names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial including 148 officers killed in 2024 and 197 killed in previous years.

NSU will offer 3 sessions of driver’s education

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer three sessions of a 38-hour driver education course June 9-12, July 14-17 and Oct. 6-9.

Sheriff’s Office joins agencies in observing National Police Week

Natchitoches-Sheriff Stuart Wright and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office joined law enforcement agencies across the nation in recognizing National Police Week, observed May 11–17, and Police Officers Memorial Day on May 15.

‘Sweeping’ insurance bill advances but not without tension

A sweeping insurance bill advanced through the Senate Insurance Committee on Wednesday, though tensions flared over a controversial part that would expand the authority of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.

Sabine tourism professional wins Rural Tourism Legacy Award

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism this week recognized a leader in rural tourism development.Former director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission and former director of the Sabine River Authority, Linda Curtis Sparks was honored with the second annual Lt.

Rotarian with the Program Rhonda Jones