LaDOTD gives update on litter cleanup initiative project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces an update to its litter cleanup initiative, made possible by an additional $3 million in funding from the Louisiana Legislature.

NPD arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests January 30-February 2, 2025 1. Stafford Simmons, 42 (bm), arrested for 2 counts of failure to appear 2. Ryan Babineaux, 20 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 3.

NPSO arrests man who allegedly bilks homeowners on building materials

Sheriff Stuart Wright says if the offer about home improvement materials and repairs is too good to be true, it probably is. Trust only trusted sources.

Sheriff commends fishermen for bravery in river rescue of driver

Sheriff Stuart Wright says two men demonstrated extraordinary bravery when they rescued an 80year-old man from a submerged vehicle after it plunged into the Cane River following a single-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish.Shortly after noon Feb.

Utility department items are major on Council agenda

Most of the business conducted at the City Council meeting was about utility items on the agenda.The council adopted six resolutions that dealt change orders, certificates of completion and a grant application.

FAUNA assuming Pub Crawl with proceeds to benefit pets

FAUNA (Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals) is taking over the annual fundraising Pub Crawl event. The event is being held is Saturday, March 15, from 4 to 10 p.m. on Front St and Church St.

Lola Dunahoe Endowed Chair established in her memory at Northwestern

The Lola Walker Dunahoe Endowed Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies has been established by her family at Northwestern State University, honoring her lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy and service.

Attorney general favors resuming executions

Attorney General Liz Murrill this week issued the following press release about executions resuming in Louisiana “In Louisiana, we have the death penalty and we intend to use it.

Cloutierville Mardi Gras Parade will honor memory of Carter

Let the Good Times Roll! 19th annual Cloutierville Mardi Gras Parade in memory of Constable Bobby Carter is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. Roads close to traffic at 1 p.m.This year’s Grand Marshal is retired police officer/ volunteer firefighter and lifelong resident Charles Roge’.

JUST TALKIN’

JT watched a little of the Super Bowl on Sunday. He turned it off at halftime.He thought the pregame activities really highlighted New Orleans and our Louisiana musicians really well.