3 entities collaborate to build seawall along part of Mill Street

The City of Natchitoches, in collaboration with Cane River Waterway Commission and the Cane River National Heritage Area, announces work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 10, to construct a seawall along the west [Mill Street] side of Cane River from the north crossing of the Union Pacific...

Kids can meet Easter Bunny at Melrose

The Melrose Easter Egg-Stravaganza breakfast with the Easter Bunny is sure to be hopping.This year’s event is Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per person with ages 2 and under free.

YOLANDA HORTON

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHAlliance Compressors named Yolanda Horton as Employee of the Month for January. Yolanda has worked at Alliance for 1 1/2 years. As a Team Member in Final Pack, Yolanda works four different rotations to make sure the compressors meet all mandated standards.

Oliphant golf scramble is in May

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.

Local attorney among 5 public defenders scheduled to lose jobs

Brett Brunson Brett Brunson of Natchitoches is one of five public defenders in the state who will lose his job in July, and contracts for the 32 remaining district defenders are under review for potential changes, according to letters the lawyers received last week.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

March 2, 2025 Leesville Campus VisitOn Monday, I had the opportunity to visit our Leesville campus for a meeting with Senator Mike Reese and Representative Chuck Owen to discuss our program offerings and capital needs.

Dr. Gary Jones: Leading the Way in Cardiovascular Care, Limb Salvage, and Diabetes Management

For over 36 years, Dr. Gary P. Jones has been a trusted name in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Central Louisiana. Born and raised in Franklin, LA, he relocated to Alexandria in 1989 to provide expert cardiovascular care to the CENLA community. Dr.

Village Mayor wonders what else could happen after getting $13 million tax notice

It’s not like the Village of Natchez Mayor Patsy Ward Hoover hasn’t had her share of trouble over the last year.Those problems have ranged from difficulty in getting the council to adopt its budget to trying to pass a utility rate increase.

Rolling Hills Ministry is making a difference

Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store (RHM) has served?the community of Natchitoches since its opening in 2023.“Rolling Hills Ministries is dedicated to making a difference in the world, one person at a time.

Pre-K registration underway for next year

Natchitoches Parish School Board Early Childhood Network announces the dates parents can register their children for the public school Pre-K program for the 2025-2026 school year.The locations are as follows: Fairview Alpha: Match 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.