Beware of text message scam

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is alerting residents about a fraudulent text message scam that aims to steal personal information and potentially charge unnecessary fees.Residents may have received a message claiming to originate from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office.

Ask Rusty:

Help! Social Security Reduced my Monthly Payment!Dear Rusty: My last Social Security payment decreased by about $400, so I went to my online SS account and found a November 2025 letter explaining that my 2024 tax return showed a greatly enlarged AGI (Adjusted Gross Income).

NSU music major, Northwestern Choral Artists perform with Rapides Symphony Orchestra

Northwestern State University music major José Alejandro Luzuriaga Herrera and the Northwestern Choral Artists recently performed with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra.

NPSO Arrests

March 9-18 1. Jamar Payton, 36 (bm), arrested for failure to appear2. Ivyiona Grant, 18 (bf), arrested for possession of marijuana3.

Suspicious person call to NPSO results in gross littering charges; suspect treated for wound on leg

A suspicious person call resulted in the arrest of a Natchitoches Parish man wanted by the 10th Judicial District Court and on felony drug charges according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Sunday, March 8, at 6:20 p.m.

Rural caucus elects DeWitt chairman

——- District 25 State Representative Jason DeWitt, representing Natchitoches and Rapides parishes, has been elected chairman of the Louisiana Rural Caucus, a key leadership role focused on advancing the priorities of rural communities across the state.

Sewer repairs have closed parts of Washington from Texas to Lafayette streets

As of Monday, March 23, Washington Street, which is La. Hwy. 6 Business Route, was closed to all traffic from the intersection of Texas Street to the intersection of Lafayette Street due to necessary sewer repairs.This closure remains in effect until such time as the repairs have been completed.

Leading with integrity: Councilwoman reflects on what shaped her

For Councilwoman at Large Betty Smith— Kirkendoll, public service has never been about position or recognition. It has always been about people.“I saw a need,” Kirkendoll said in a recent interview.

Red River Parish lists Ballot for May 16 Closed Party Primary

In Red River Parish, the following races/items are on the ballot for the May 16 Closed Party Primary:•U.S. Senator (Democratic and Republican Parties Only)•U.S.

Nursing students go hands-on for Kiwanis Club members

A class of Northwestern State University nursing students in firstlevel clinicals and Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Shaun Wheat spoke to the Natchitoches Kiwanis Club March 12 to discuss their experiences with hands-on nursing and applying textbook knowledge to a real clinical setting.