Natchitoches Police Department Arrests

May 31 – June 13 The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested the following individuals over the past two weeks: * Donald Allen – Remaining * Dakeayah Bell – Disturbing the Peace * Trishtian Bradley – Disturbing the Peace * Ivan Brister – Domestic Abuse Battery * Natorie Claiborne –...

City gets ready for Juneteenth activities

The City of Natchitoches invites residents and visitors from across the region to join in celebrating the Natchitoches Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, with events honoring freedom, culture, history, and community.

Juneteenth Schedule

Saturday, June 20 * 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Juneteenth Basketball Showdown (MLK Recreation Center) * 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Juneteenth Festival (Downtown Riverbank) * Live Music Featuring J. Paul, Tipsey the Band, and DJ Royal * Carnival * Food Vendors * Kids Activities * Fireworks Finale 10 p.m.

JUST TALKIN’

Happy Father’s Day weekend!Hope all you fathers, young and mature, enjoy your day with lots of attention. A special shout out goes to all the grandparents who have taken on the role of raising family as well as single moms who have had to step up in both roles.

Jury returns $1 billion verdict in child sexual abuse civil case

A Bossier Parish jury returned a verdict of more than $1.1 dollars in a sexual abuse civil suit, the largest person to person civil jury verdict in Louisiana judicial history.

Mark Your Calendars! June

OngoingComplimentary Downtown Walking Tours of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. Depart from the Natchitoches Visitors Center on Front St. Call 318/356-5555 for more information and to book group tours.

Cancer survivor is grateful for support

Simon Sarpy Jr. of Natchitoches is cancer free. He completed his cancer treatment and is grateful to all those who supported him through his journey and his “favorite granddaughter Trinity” sent his picture and story to The Natchitoches Timmes.

Rotary Guest

Rotary Guest

Church News

Grand Ecore Road Baptist Church at 1700 Washington will hold Bible School Saturday, June 27 from9 a.m. – 2 p.m.The theme is “Wild West Bible Adventures; Outlaws for the Lord!” There will be bible lessons, crafts, games, snacks while “Following Jesus on the Frontier!”Mt.