Direct air capture facility to be built in southwest part of Lousiana

Direct air capture (DAC) technology developer Climeworks announced its plans to build a facility in southwest Louisiana as part of the Project Cypress DAC Hub. The company will mobilize an additional $50 million in private investment to match the initial $50 million in funding from the U.S.

Policy Institute celebrates 10 years of advocating for Louisiana’s youngest learners

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) is celebrating 10 years of service and reflects on the critical research, data, and legislative changes that have raised awareness, access, and historic funding for Louisiana’s young children and their families.

Open enrollment for health insurance runs through Jan. 15

Louisiana residents now have the option to enroll in or make changes to their health insurance coverage for the coming year. Open enrollment for health insurance coverage runs from November 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025.

Driver arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian

On Nov. 4, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Meeks Road, near Jenkins Lease Road in Coushatta. The crash claimed the life of 52year-old Natalya Leggio of Shreveport.

Two sought in alleged homicide in city on Lakeview Drive

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on Lakeview Drive.On Nov. 10, around 3:10 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of Lakeview Drive in reference to a gunshot victim.

Robeline police make traffic stop that leads to arrest of local man and find narcotics and firearms

A traffic stop by Robeline Police has led to the arrest of a Natchitoches man wanted by Natchitoches Police and the Natchitoches City Marshal’s Office on outstanding warrants which also resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics and recovery of two stolen firearms according to Sheriff Stuart...

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests October 28-November 6, 2024 1. Mary Ballard, 68 (wf), arrested fugitive from other jurisdiction 2. Harley Bedgood, 29 (wf), arrested for failure to appear 3. Martrevious Lard, 34 (bm), arrested for 2 counts of failure to appear 4.

JUST TALKIN

Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Tigers for making the State Football Playoffs. They’ll be on the road Friday night to face Kentwood in the first round. It’s not a straight shot from here to Kentwood and it appears to be three and a half hours away no matter which route you take.

City reveals winning poster

Winning Christmas Festival poster artist Kathryn Latham of Hornbeck, like many artists, has a busy schedule and painting in acrylics is one way to relax.

House committee advances proposal by Governor for 3% flat tax rate

A House tax committee voted Thursday, Nov. 7, to advance Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal for a flat 3% personal income tax rate.