City introduces Summer Splash Digital Guide to summer programs

Need ideas to keep your children active this summer? If so, be sure to sign up for Summer Splash 2025, a digital guide featuring a variety of youth programs available in Natchitoches this summer.

House studying tax break for seniors in 2027

The House of Representatives voted 8613 Wednesday to approve a bill that might further cut the state’s new flat individual income tax rate and create a tax break for seniors starting in 2027.

‘...the very Young at Heart’

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held on May 7 at the First United Methodist Church.Musicians Johnnie Dunn and Buster Jordan entertained everyone with a sing-along program of popular gospel, country, and folk songs.May birthdays were celebrated by June Durr and Kit Parker.

Kennedy reintroduces CRAWDAD Act to support Louisiana jobs, culture

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today reintroduced the Crawfish Recovery Assistance from Weather Disasters and Droughts (CRAWDAD) Act. The bill would support Louisiana crawfish jobs when severe weather puts strain on the industry.

JUST TALKIN’

A mom is more than someone who wipes noses, changes diapers and worse!A mom is the one who holds the greatest influence on her children. She steers the course of their hearts toward certain values and beliefs.

La. OMV reports progress in REAL ID sign-ups

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) announces significant success in preparing residents for the federal REAL ID enforcement date. Through outreach, expanded services, and public engagement campaigns, the OMV has assisted more than 1.

BPCC introducing fiber optics technology on Natchitoches campus starting May 13

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is expanding its workforce training opportunities with the introduction of a new Fiber Optics Technology program at the BPCC Natchitoches campus, launching May 13th.

Northwestern State will hold 2 graduations in Prather Coliseum

Northwestern State University will award diplomas during three Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 in Prather Coliseum.The ceremony for graduates from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will be at 10 a.m.

Bills will ban interference

Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed constitutional amendment and companion legislation aimed at shutting down a loophole that critics say allows foreign actors to influence U.S. elections — not through candidates, but through ballot initiatives.

City water gets ‘D’ with score of 63, Water Works District 2 gets ‘B’

Louisiana Department of Health(LDH) this week released the 2024 Water Grade Reports for the state. Since 2023, LDH has released annual grades for community water systems based around the system’s quality and performance.