Parish Council will host Police Jury Region IV meeting

Expect to see the lights on and the parking lot full at the Natchitoches Events Center next week. That’s because The Natchitoches Parish Council is hosting the Police Jury Association Region IV meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 6 p.m.

JUST TALKIN’

One of the first things Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana Legislature did was to hire consultants to look at the way the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was operating…especially its maintenance and construction programs.They determined DOTD needs $1.

Bargain outlet will open store in River South Commons center

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is moving into the former Big Lots retail space at 339 South Dr. The Natchitoches location is one seven Big Lots store leases the discount chain acquired through bankruptcy proceedings.

5 locations taking donations for 2 victims of hurricanes

Donations are being accepted for hurricane victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. Drop off locations are Tractor Supply, Stines Home & Yard, and Multi-Specialty Clinic in Natchitoches, as well as the North Natchitoches Medical Center Walk In Clinic in Campti Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

Time to register for festival parade

The Natchitoches Christmas Festival Committee is excited to announce registration is now open for participants in the anticipated annual Natchitoches Christmas Parade. This holiday event, a highlight of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, will take place Saturday, Dec. 7.

City, Parish list September building permits

The City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Department issued 39 building permits with a valuation of $3,490,048 during September according to the report issued by Director Roque.There were several major commercial permits issued and one new home start with a valuation of $600,000.

Truck-or-Treat the Food Pantry

Truck-or-Treat the Food Pantry

Ron Yule to be recognized as Louisiana Torch Bearer Saturday

Fiddler and cultural historian Ron Yule will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19 ,in the Magale Recital Hall on the campus of Northwestern State University.

Natchitoches Treasures Ceremony Friday

A recognition ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 18 to honor the 2024 Natchitoches Treasures.

Committee will design round-about enhancements at Interstate 49

Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams,Jr., is seeking creative individuals to serve on a team to generate ideas for enhancements to be installed in the center of the new traffic roundabout that is being constructed on University Parkway at its intersection with State Highway LA-504.