City Council introduces budget for next year

The City Council introduced the budget amendment for Fiscal Year June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.The total budget will be $112,421,878. General Fund: $23,008,192 Utility Fund: $44,433,098 Special and Capital Projects: $44,980,588 The total budget last year was $108,299,476.

JUST TALKIN’

The Demons baseball team visited Baton Rouge on Tuesday hoping to serve up LSU’s fourth loss to an instate team. The game was as exciting as the build up. They came close in a 4-2 loss, but gave the Tigers a handful.McNeese, ULL and NLU have all pulled it off this season.

Louisiana Master Naturalists name Caroline Dormon winner

The Louisiana Master Naturalist Association (LMNA) announced today that Larry Allain, renowned botanist, prairie restoration expert, and lifelong advocate for Louisiana’s native ecosystems, be the recipient of the 2026 Caroline Dormon Outstanding Louisiana Naturalist Award.

King Charles to address Congress

Speaker Mike Johnson announced His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Tuesday, April 28.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests March 30 – April 8, 1. Jade Balford, 20 (wf), arrested for domestic abuse aggravated battery – strangulation 2.

Stamey speaks to Kiwanis Club

LaDOTD announces completion of 7-mile section of repairs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the substantial completion of the $7.3 million project to repair a nearly 7 mile section of LA 9 in Natchitoches Parish.

Cloyd Benjamin Jr. announces run for Ward 1 City Court Judge

Cloyd Benjamin, Jr. Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 City Court Judge Following Distinguished 40-Year Career in Justice System Natchitoches, Louisiana — On Saturday, March 28, Cloyd Benjamin, Jr.

Support your school at restaurant

Local schools compete for up to $400 in free Chick-fil-A for their teachers and staff — and the public can help decide the winner.Just drop your receipt in your favorite school’s box located inside the store at 440 Keyser. The school with the highest total receipt value wins.

NPSB announces graduation dates

Graduation season is almost here! The Natchitoches Parish School Board is roud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us as we honor our graduates:• Lakeview High School Thursday, May 14 at 7PM | Lakeview Football Field ?