New Utility Director

The City has a new utility director since the Council adopted a resolution naming Tim Tousek to that position at the meeting Monday.Tousek is a 17-year employee of the utility department where he has been the lead electrician.

Council member and Mayor clash over new salary

The City Council adopted the 2025-26 Budget at the Council meeting Monday but it didn’t happen just the way Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. hoped it would.

City Councilman battles to keep Front Street in shape

City comments on social media after meetingThe City Council voted down a proposed ordinance to move the Main Street program from the Finance Department to the Community Development Department at its meeting Monday.

JUST TALKIN’

There was an item discussed at last week’s City Council meeting that JT thinks needs to be emphasized.It’s the lack of beautification efforts being made in the downtown area. After all… that’s where most of our visitors are headed.

SUN Bucks are back for families

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced this week that the state will participate in the SUN Bucks program again this summer. SUN Bucks provides a onetime $120 summer grocery benefit to children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.

Council chair questions delay on library satellite locations

Parish Council Chairman Bill Allen was looking for answers but didn’t get any about the delays in building two Parish Library satellite branches at the Parish Council meeting Monday.Allen told Natchitoches Parish Librarian Mona Bamburg that “…the public says we’re holding it up.

City wins economic initiative grant in association with 19 cities

Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. has announced the City of Natchitoches has been selected to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), a program led by National League of Cities in partnership with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Schedule LIHEAP appointments for May 5 for utility assistance for summer cooling

The Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) announces funds are available to help low-income households in Natchitoches Parish stay safe and cool in the summer by helping with home cooling bills.

Golf Scramble date is almost here

The James Oliphant Memorial Golf scramble is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Tip off will be at 8 a.m., with continental breakfast starting at 7 a.m., followed by the awards presentation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and raffle prizes.

NSU, DeSoto Parish Schools partner to facilitate teachers seeking master’s

Northwestern State University’s School of Education signed two agreements April 8 that will facilitate credit articulation for teachers seeking master’s degrees.