Sen. Cassidy reports on failures of policy that failed student loan servicers

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), Chairman of the U.S. Education and Workforce Committee issued statements on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report...

AG announces $12.19 billion settlement and legal action against Meta, Snap Inc. and Discord

Attorney General Liz Murrill furthered her commitment to protecting the children of Louisiana with the announcement of a landmark $12.19 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., and legal action against Snap, Inc., and Discord.

NPD issues warning about laws for e-bikes and scooters

The Natchitoches Police Department would like to remind the public about the state law for e-bikes and scooters The Natchitoches Police Department has received many complaints about the use of E-bikes and scooters in our community and would like to remind the public of Louisiana Revised Statute...

NPD Arrests

Aug. 2 - 8* Jadon Allen – Resisting * Freddie Anthony – Proof of Inoculation, Running at Large and Animal License and Registration * Kennedy Blackman – Remaining * Xzavierre Charles – Enclosure Requirements, Proof of Inoculation and Animal License and Registration * Kurstine Harrison – Six Counts...

Labor Day message is personal

Monday, law enforcement officials from around Louisiana presented a determined and unified message that, at times, became personal during the kickoff for the Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.To combat impaired driving, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is sponsoring the...

NPSO Arrests

Aug. 13-16 1. Rodice Dubois, 51 (wm), arrested for DWI, driving on roadway laned for traffic2. Justin Freeman, 43 (wm), failure to appear3. Richard Gold, 57 (bm), cruelty to juveniles – minor injuries4. Brandon Grant, 45 (bm), failure to appear5.

Natchitoches Treasures nominations can be found online or at City Hall

The City of Natchitoches is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Natchitoches Treasures.

U.S. Air Force ‘Musical Ambassadors concert to be at Magale Recital Hall

The United States Air Force Band of the West will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

United Way of Northwest Louisiana suggests honoring Dolly with books

United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) joins communities around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, whose life, generosity, music, and commitment to children touched generations.For UWNWLA Dolly’s legacy is especially meaningful.

Northwestern State

Here is a look at the week of Aug. 16-22 at Northwestern State University.Aug. 16 – Registration for fall semester available at vic.nsula.edu Aug. 16 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m.Aug. 17 – Start of fall semester Aug. 17-25 – Late registration for fall semester Aug....