Mother and friend arrested after child has signs of drug overdose

A joint investigation by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office and Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services recently led to the arrest of a Natchitoches mother and her friend in connection with her child experiencing drug overdose symptoms according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff...

Christmas Festival Events

More than 100 lighted set pieces and 350,000 Christmas Lights illuminate downtown Natchitoches and Cane River Lake every evening at dusk through Jan. 6, 2025.Fireworks are every Saturday through Dec. 28. Visit with Old St. Nick at the Santa Claus House on the south end of the Downtown Riverbank Dec.

Polls open at 7 a.m. Dec. 7, close at 8 p.m.

Election Day is Saturday, Dec. 7, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot are four proposed amendments to the constitution and a proposed amendment to the Home Rile Charter for Natchitoches Parish. An explanation of each one can be found in the weekend edition of the Nov.

8 electors to cast electoral college votes

Sec. of State Nancy Landry will host Louisiana’s Electoral College meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol.

‘Tis the season for scams

The FBI reminds consumers to look out for scams designed to steal your money and personal information. Scams include: *Nondelivery scams, in which you pay for goods or services you find online but never receive the items.

Lessons and Carols will be at Minor Basilica

The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr.

Don’t get left behind; learn about AI at luncheon

Northwestern State University’s Office of Economic Development and University Advancement will host a highly anticipated Lunch and Learn to help business leaders learn how AI is reshaping industries, creating new possibilities and ushering in an era of innovation and transformation.

JUST TALKIN

There wasn’t much at all open on Thanksgiving Day as JT rode through town in the morning. He did find one place that looked pretty darn busy.That was the Super One on University Parkway.Apparently local cooks ended up with a lot of missing ingredients and spices for the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Christmas season begins with Turn on the Lights

Turn on the holidays — the official start of the Natchitoches Christmas season got underway Saturday, Nov. 23, with live music, drone and fireworks show and more.

Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas 1770-1830 opens exhibit to hundreds of visitors at La. Sports Hall of Fame & NW Museum

Hundreds showed up Friday for the opening of the Creole Origins: Cane River Diasporas, 1770–1830 exhibition at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum.