International Piano Series

La students achieve best ranking yet on report card

Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to data released today as part of The Nation’s Report Card.

Maintenance continuing on Church, Touline, Front and Fifth streets Feb. 3

The City of Natchitoches announces that soil boring work will be performed on Second Street from Church to Touline and on Touline from Front to Fifth on Monday, Feb. 3.The work will be performed between 8 a.m. and noon. One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained by use of flaggers.

Drug Enforcement Unit continues its mission

Since the establishment of the Natchitoches Parish Drug Enforcement Unit and its criminal patrol unit by Sheriff Stuart Wright, there has been a notable decrease in crime across the parish.The unit has been proactive in its efforts to combat crime, along with and enhancing community safety.

Parish Council adopts budget, commercial vehicle permitting

The Natchitoches Parish Council moved quickly through its first meeting of the year held on Jan. 21. The first order of business was election of officers. Mark Kerry motioned to elect Wayne Halm chairman.

JUST TALKIN’

You’ve probably heard by now that North Louisiana is getting a new area code to go with the already existing 318. Not sure how JT feels about that.He’s used to the traditional area codes by sections of the state. It was always easy to determine where a call was coming from. You know..

LPB will examine city of St. George

The community of St. George is the newest city in Louisiana and it’s already the fifth largest in the state. Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) explores its controversial creation in the new Louisiana Spotlight: A Tale of Two Cities, premiering Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.

Welcome Mardi Gras during King Cakes & Cocktails

Celebrate the Mardi Gras season in style with an evening of festive fun at King Cakes & Cocktails on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6- 8 p.m. at the historic Prud’homme-Rouquier House.Browse the latest Mardi Gras styles and accessories from our favorite local boutiques.

Civil Right Moment inspires theme of Historical Park exhibition

Cane River Creole National Historical Park (CARI), in partnership with the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC), announces a student art exhibition themed, Art Inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. The artwork depicts historical moments, activists, and movements that have shaped civil rights.

Pet and childen’s parade is March 1

Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade is Saturday March 1 in downtown Natchitoches.The children, pet and float Mardi Gras Parade gets underway at 3 p.m. with 2 p.m. registration at BOM at 814 Washington St. Parade line-up is 2:45 p.m. The route is BOM, south on Front St, to Touline St.