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.com Santa Claus House on south end of Downtown Riverbank open through Dec.

Livestock, wildlife populations threatened by New World screwworm

As many know, typical fly larvae, or maggots, only feed on dead tissue. But that is not the case of the New World screwworm larvae, which feed on live tissue.

Krewe of Dionysos & Excellence host NW Louisiana Mardi Gras Association

The Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos Captain Brandi McManus and Krewe of Excellence Captain Erika Ayatey hosted the Northwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association’s quarterly meeting at Mama’s Oyster House on Front Street in Natchitoches on Thursday, Dec. 12, .

Parish Council progressing on budget

The Parish Council took one step further toward passing next year’s budget at its meeting Monday but it wasn’t an easy step.

Parish Council will make good damage to Veteran’s Park

The building contractor making adding to the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse damaged the Veterans Park and organizers are seeking damages from the Parish Council.

JUST TALKIN

In less than a week Santa will making his trek around the world.JT has it on good authority that it’s not to late to have your name removed from the naughty list.

The Library Board of Control

Join her for Doll Drive

Applications open for internship giving students hands-on research

The LSU AgCenter is accepting applications for the Charles and Rose Broussard Internship, a program that gives high school and college students the opportunity to gain hands-on agricultural research experience.

The Hap-hap, happiest Christmas coming to Parish school students

“We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas.“ Clark Griswold from Christmas Vacation movie Students and staff will soon be chanting that quote as Christmas break from classes is just around the corner.Natchitoches Parish School students attend virtual classes Friday, Dec.