Jury convicts man on charges of owning firearm by felon

District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced today that a 10th Judicial District Court jury has convicted a Campti man of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.Dakota Harvey, 36, was prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior a felony conviction of aggravated battery.

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Saturday’s ballot will have 4 Constitutional amendments

There are four proposed constitutional amendments on the Natchitoches Parish ballot for the March 29 election.During early voting, a total of 1,205 or 5.2 percent of 23,317 eligible voters cast their vote.

Four people shot at Clarence trailride on Catholic Lane

Four people were found suffering from gunshot wounds Saturday, March 22, around 8 p.m. after Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies responded to multiple reports of “shots fired” at a trail ride event off Catholic Lane in Clarence according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Houseboats must be registered with Wildlife and Fisheries

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) wants to remind anyone who owns a houseboat that they must have it registered. The rules state that every houseboat operated, occupied, inhabited, utilized, or otherwise deployed on the waters of Louisiana must be registered with LDWF.

Hall of Fame and Museum hosting program

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770-1830 exhibition on display at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum through March 15, 2026.The museum is open 10 a.m.4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Lakeview Jr. Sr. Honor Roll

Lakeview Jr. Sr. High School announces students that earn academic honors for the 3rd 9 weeks grading period. Congratulations to all of the students for their hard work and dedication.

4-H Banquet and Auction

BOM Continuing Support

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.