Library Shred Day is Friday

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites residents and businesses across the parish to bring their sensitive documents to Community Shred, a free, full-service shredding event on Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NPL Main Branch, 450 Second St., Natchitoches.

NSU lists 3 weeks of summer art camps, seats limited

NSU announces themes for summer art camps: Artistic Time Travelers, Rainforests & Ruins, Advanced Projects for Teens Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts will host three weeks of art camps this summer.

JUST TALKIN’

It probably slipped most peoples minds because it didn’t arrive with a lot of fanfare. But…Wednesday was actually designed Earth Day.

NORTHWESTERN STATE

April 19-25 – Summer and fall registration available at NSU Connect April 21 – Baseball vs. UL-Monroe, Brown-Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

State Fire Marshal reports on closure of three cases

The week of April 10, State Fire Marshal (SFM) investigators closed four fire investigations with arrests including cases at a state prison and an apartment complex.

NATCHITOCHES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

REGISTRATION for NEW STUDENTSRegistration is open for NEW students for the 2026–2027 school year! If your child is new to Natchitoches Parish Schools (including kindergarten students), now is the time to register to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Fair board planning Crawfish boil and cook-off in May at fairgrounds

The Natchitoches Parish Fair Board Crawfish Boil Cook-off will be Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Natchitoches Fairgrounds The entry fee is $400 per team and includes six wristbands per team and crawfish will be supplied.

DCFS launches new customer service number to make process easier

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched a new customer service number designed to make it easier for Louisiana residents to reach the department for assistance.

Photograph grand prize is $1,000

The Louisiana Office of State Parks is inviting amateur and professional photographers to capture and share the natural beauty, wildlife, outdoor adventure, and rich history found across Louisiana State Parks and State Historic Sites.