City Council eyes rolling tax millage forward or keeping it the same

An attempt to do a favor for the tax-paying public went awry at the City Council meeting Monday but it can be addressed at the next meeting.

Local talent wins Lesche Club Artist Awards

The Lesche Club of Natchitoches held its 2025 Artist Awards ceremony on Monday, May 5, at the Presbyterian Church on Bienville Street. Cash awards were given to the top three finishers out of an original field of 11 artists.

NSU student is first place winner in national competition

Brandon Jordan of Many won first place in PC Troubleshooting, Cyber Security and Capture the Flag at the U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference in Springfield, Missouri.

Flower Baskets return to Front Street

Northwestern State

As we prepare for the culmination of another academic year, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for your continued dedication and energy. From campus to community, your efforts are making a difference.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

North LA Vintage Tractor Club honors former member with scholarship

The first order of business of the May 1 meeting of the North Louisiana Vintage Tractor Club was presentation of the club’s annual scholarship, triple their traditional amount plus a packedhouse attendance because the 2025 scholarship was awarded in memory of charter member Bill Campbell.

NPSO ARRESTS

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests April 28-May 4, 1. Donald Coleman IV, 23 (wm), arrested for 2 counts of failure to appear 2. Stephen Varice, 36 (bm), arrested for 5 counts of failure to appear 3. Kayla Romero, 42 (wf), arrested for unauthorized use of a movable 4.

Reckless driving, drug charges filed against Jonesville woman

A reckless driving call resulted in the arrest of a Jonesville woman on drug charges according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Texas man in custody following near head-on crash on La. 1 North

A Texas man is in custody following multiple 911 reports of a reckless driver nearly causing head-on collisions on La. Hwy. 1 north of Cypress according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.