NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests February 24-March 21. Dominique Sowell, 34 (bm), arrested for failure to appear2. Treyvon White, 23 (bm), arrested for failure to appear3. Austin Smith, 21 (bm), arrested for illegal possession of stolen things4.

NPD Arrests

Natchitoches Police announce arrests for Feb.

Work will close Church Street Bridge Tuesday

8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.The Church Street Bridge on LA 1 over Cane River will be closed to all traffic for bridge maintenance Tuesday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., weather permitting.The bridge will be closed to all traffic while the inspection is being performed by LA DOTD personnel.

Library will expand support services to those facing job loss or displacement

In response to the announced closure of the International Paper Mill in Campti, the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is expanding its support services to assist those facing job loss or displacement.

Changing batteries could be life saver

As daylight saving time approaches this weekend, a Hammond family is living proof of why it is so important to have working smoke alarms and to check them when you change your clocks.On Saturday, March 1, smoke alarms saved the lives of 66-year-old Clifford Walker and his 5-year-old godchild.

NSU names dean of education and human development

Dr. Neeru Deep named dean of the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development Dr. Neeru Deep has been named dean of the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University.

JUST TALKIN’

Did you forget?Daylight Saving Time takes effect on Sunday. Turn your clocks forward one hour.—— Election Integrity is not something that comes to mind when talking about Louisiana.But guess what…it should.

International Paper hosting 2-day job fair for employees

International Paper will host a two-day job fair for employees affected by the Red River Mill closure. All companies and organizations who plan to attend and need a booth need to register using the link or QR code below.Day 1: Thursday, March 6 ( 8 a.m.6 p.m.) Natchitoches Events Center (750 2nd St.

Village of Natchez council to meet

The Village of Natchez holds it monthly meeting Thursday, March6, at 6 p.m. in its town hall The primary agenda item is an ordinance to increase monthly sewer rates. A public hearing will be held prior to the vote. The town hall is located at 118 Mon St., Natchez.

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday when it’s time to turn clock forward

Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. In the spring, participating states turn clocks forward one hour on the second Sunday of March, causing folks to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep.Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time.