JUST TALKIN’

It certainly didn’t come as a surprise to JT that the Supreme Court struck down the newly drawn majority black congressional district for Louisiana.We have waited about six months for them to tell us the district was politically gerrymandered… which is against voting rights laws.

Lions Club recognizes locals with prestigious awards

The 103rd Annual Convention of Multiple District 8 (Louisiana) Lions Clubs International was held at Cypress Bend Resort, bringing together nearly 200 Lions from across Louisiana.

Early voting will proceed Saturday

A United States Supreme Court ruling earlier this week throwing out the recently re-drawn Louisiana Congressional District maps will not stop elections on May 16 or the early voting process which began on Saturday morning.Gov.

City Audit: Clean with no finding on last fiscal year

The City of Natchitoches is pleased to announce the results of its FY 2025 Audit Report, which reflects the City’s continued financial stability and responsible fiscal management.

Next year’s City budget under review by Council, public

The City Council tabled the ordinance that would have adopted next year’s budget during its meeting April 27 There didn’t seem to be controversy from the members who appeared to just want more time to examine the document.

Bill moves forward to fight hazing on college campuses

Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a new effort to crack down on hazing on college campuses.The House Education Committee pushed forward a bill Wednesday by Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge, to strengthen accountability for campus organizations involved in dangerous practices.

House votes to allow universities to hide sports revenue sharing

The Louisiana House voted 91-4 last week to create new public records exemptions allowing universities to conceal information about how college athletics programs spend public dollars on revenue sharing with athletes.

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Natchitoches among parishes eligible for SBA loans for losses caused by drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Louisiana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Dec. 30, 2025.

Financial advisor earns designation among Best-in-State Wealth Advisor

Edward Jones financial advisor Wil Adams of Natchitoches was named among the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Louisiana by Forbes|SHOOK in 2026.This is his third time being named to this prestigious ranking. “I am honored to receive this recognition,” Adams said.