City will start gun buy-back program

The City Council adopted a gun buy-back program at its meeting Monday evening but not every councilperson agreed with Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. who proposed the plan as just one part of the effort to solve the problem of gun violence and deaths.

Governor calls special session to focus on tax system, economy

Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday called the Louisiana Legislature to convene for a special session focused on rebuilding the state’s outdated tax system and growing the economy. The special session will begin on Nov. 6 and end no later than 6 p.m. on Nov. 25.

Boil advisory lifted

The City of Natchitoches Distribution System announces the Boil Advisory issued for White Oak on Monday, Oct. 21, has been lifted. The Louisiana Department of Health collected a sample of water from the area on Monday, Oct.

Streets will close to hang Christmas lights

The City of Natchitoches notifies the public of upcoming street closures. The City’s Utility Department will be hanging Christmas lights on the following streets, and there will be no thru traffic to ensure the safety of workers and motorists. Road closures will take place on Tuesday, Oct.

Natchitoches Parish Council hosts Region 4 PJAL gathering

Hundreds gathered at the Natchitoches Events Center Wednesday night Oct. 23, for the Region 4 annual Police Jury Association of Louisiana (PJAL) meeting hosted by the Parish of Natchitoches.

Lakeview, Fairview will host Veterans Day

Lakeview High School and Fairview Elementary invite all veterans and active duty service members to its Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony.The event takes place Friday, Nov. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Jr./ Sr. High School. Veterans’ social hour and breakfast will begin at 9 a.m.

Melrose Arts & Crafts is in May

The 51st Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival is set for May 3 and 4, 2025 at historic Melrose on the Cane For vendor applications go to website: http://melroseonthecane. tivals Those who would like to be a sponsor for the event, can send an email t to: EmailMelrosePlantation@ com

Louisiana crews deploy to Florida for recovery effort

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has mobilized crews from across the state to assist the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in recovering from the impact of Hurricane Milton.

Regents adopt higher education FY 2025-26 budget requests

The Board of Regents approved the FY 2025-2026 budget request for public postsecondary education during Wednesday’s October Board meeting on the campus of Northwestern State University.

Louisiana ranks fourth nationally on education freedom report card

State makes most significant jump in the country on scorecard evaluating education choice, teacher freedom, academic transparency, and the return on investment for education spending Louisiana ranks fourth in the nation for its support of education freedom.