Youth 17 and minor charged with second degree murder after shooting incident on Saida Street March 6

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Kaiden Burks , B/M, 17, of Natchitoches and a 15 year old for a shooting that occurred last month on Saida Street.

NPSO arrest local realtor for alleged fraudulent practices

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested local realtor Rodrick T. McIntosh last week following a criminal investigation.The investigation began after a former client reported alleged fraudulent practices.

Impact Team seizes drugs, makes multiple arrests

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office (NPSO) Impact Team carried out a multiunit operation on the night of March 7, aimed at reducing crime throughout the city and parish.

Natchez council finally passes sewer increase

The fourth time was the charm. The Village of Natchez council unanimously gave its nod to increasing sewer rates. Such action took place during the regular meeting on March 6.Beginning April 1, residential sewer rates will increase from $20 to $37.

JUST TALKIN’

Absentee voting begins this weekend and we have four Constitutional Amendments to decide. JT though, has already decided. Unless it’s something good for Natchitoches Parish…he’s voting no to all of them.Some…on the surface sound very good….

EARLY VOTING

Early voting is March 15-22 (excluding Sunday, March 16) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 25 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters).

Drop in water pressure prompts boil water advisory

Hwy 3191 from LA 1 Bypass to Smith’s Garage Road, Texas Street from Hwy 1 Bypass to Welch Street, LA 1 North from Texas Street to White Oak Lane within the City of Natchitoches Distribution System experienced a water outage on March 10, in the above-mentioned area of the water supply system.

CEO pharmacist selected to be among ‘dynamic entrepreneurs’

Liviniti announces that LeAnn Boyd, CEO, has been selected for the Inc. 2025 Female Founders 500, which recognizes the most dynamic women entrepreneurs in America who are leading their organizations to success.

Public meeting will discuss accessibility at basketball courts

The City of Natchitoches will host a public meeting on Thursday, March 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 716 Second St. to discuss accessibility improvements at Ben Johnson Park Basketball Courts.

Water main break at treatment plant

The City of Natchitoches urges all residents to conserve water to prevent critical depletion of water levels following a water main break at the Water Treatment Plant.