Sunrise Service

The Easter Sunrise Service on the hill behind First Baptist Church of Natchitoches was attended by over 200 people Sunday morning. Pastor Tommy Rush, far right, sings along with Worship Pastor Miguel Bustillo, Bernie Harris on guitar and Wayne Ragan.

Community can join law enforcement to carry ‘Flame of Hope’ in May for Special Olympics Torch Run

Officers with Natchitoches Sheriff ’s Office, City Police and Probation and Parole will carry the “Flame of Hope” for Special Olympics Louisiana on Wednesday, May 21.This year the community is invited to “run with the law” for the worthwhile cause. Go to https://secure.givelively.

Youth Mentoring Program

LaDOTD will begin work Monday on $29 million project to take 985 days to excavate embankment

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, April 28 construction will begin on Interstate 49 North and South in Natchitoches Parish.This work will begin at the overpass of Johnson Chute and proceed north for 3.

Cassidy discusses policing Kisatchie with area sheriffs

Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain convened a meeting with U.S. Sen.Bill Cassidy and regional law enforcement leaders last week to address the growing local cost of policing Kisatchie National Forest without support from the federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

Northwestern State

I hope each of you had a wonderful Easter weekend filled with time for rest, reflection, and family. As we move into the final stretch of the spring semester, I want to share a few important updates and highlights from across the university.

Local Grambling Alumni will host College Decision Day

Local Grambling State University alumni will host its annual National College (signing) Decision Day on Thursday, May 1 at, 6 p.m.in the Community Commons Area at the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center, 400 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Natchitoches.

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.

178th Cyber Protection Team stationing at Bossier City Cyber Innovation Center

The Louisiana National Guard (LANG) stations the 178th Cyber Protection Team in Bossier City at the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) in the summer of 2025. Louisiana State Senator Adam Bass, Maj. Gen.

Cadets, alumni, faculty celebrate Demon Battalion 75th anniversary

Demon Battalion Commander Cadet Caiden Mathews was named recipient of the MG (R) Erbon W. Wise Touchstone Award and Lieutenant Col. Reginal Horton, U.S.