Agents seize marijuana, fentanyl, meth, firearms and more in raid after investigation in Payne Subdivision

After a months-long investigation into illegal narcotics sales, agents from the Natchitoches Parish Drug Enforcement Unit, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, Natchitoches Police Department Narcotics Division, and the Louisiana Office of Probation and Parole...

La. Guard conducts hyper-realistic disaster training

The Louisiana National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) conducted a training exercise culminating in a National Guard Bureau evaluation Dec. 1–7 in Perry, Georgia.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingNatchitoches Christmas Festival continues through Jan. 6. Every Saturday there is live music, kids activities, fireworks and more. Tickets are available to purchase online by going to natchitocheschristmas.

A little Louisiana history

If Hurricane Katrina causing the levees to break in New Orleans is the only thing you know about Louisiana , here are a few more interesting facts about the Bayou State: * Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the nation at 450 feet.

Take a Break in Nature

Holidays are filled with lots of food, presents, and busy schedules. A walk in nature is a great way to burn calories, combat stress, and improve your health and wellbeing.Getting everyone excited about going outside and moving can be a challenge.

Help! I kill every indoor plant I touch!

What’s that — you’ve never heard of a black thumb? It’s the opposite of having a green thumb.Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: You buy a plant that is promoted as low maintenance or beginner friendly — something like pothos ivy or snake plant.

LDWF says hunters harvest 10 black bears

The first Louisiana black bear hunting season in more than 35 years successfully concluded Sunday, Dec. 22. and included a 696pound adult male bear harvested by Louisiana military veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Deron Santiny, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.

True Meaning of Christmas

Meghan Silvia with the Gate Outreach said Cane River Charities in conjunction with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office had significant donations to children in the community.

JUST TALKIN

Happy New Year to all! As we enter these unchartered waters of a brand new year, let’s not allow the uncertainty to spoil our journey.In the words of Martin Luther King—-“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”—— JT hopes you had your traditional New Years Day meal.

Year-in-Review takes a look at 2024 events

JanuaryNorthwestern basketball teams in action. Women beat Champion Christian in exhibition game and men lose to LSU.John Salter is new parish president. Parish Council will have new faces Bobby Braxton, Wayne Halm and Mark Kerry and returning members Bill Allen and Marty Cheatwood.