Water system seeking compensation from internet company

Two representatives of companies involved in the exploration of oil and gas in Natchitoches and Sabine parishes spoke at the Parish Council meeting Monday.They were Jason East, representing Diversified Land Management (DLM) and Brad Slay, representing Seitel Data Ltd.

Concert will feature NSU Student Concerto Winners

The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will feature the winners of the annual NSU Concerto Contest on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.Douglas Bakenhus is the orchestra’s music director. Andrej Kurti is assistant conductor.Tickets are $16.

Library hosts 1 of 2 free book signings, today, Saturday

The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) invites the community to celebrate local authorship with two free book- signing events at the Main Branch. Celebrated children’s author Denise McConduit visits Saturday, March 21, followed by debut author Sydney Gray on Saturday, March 28.

JUST TALKIN’

Bits and pieces while trying to understand our weather in Louisiana… JT got his first up close experience with the “conflict” in Iran. All the news reports about the fighting haven’t really hit home. Sure…JT is saddened by the scenes of death and destruction associated with the battles.

Attempted murder suspects arrested in Sunday shooting

Three suspects wanted for attempted first degree murder in connection with a shooting that took have been arrested On March 15, around 6:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Short Seventh Street in reference to gunshots in the area.

Prospective students and parents can visit LSMSA Exploration Day

The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) will host an Exploration Day on Monday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus, meet current students, faculty, and staff, and experience LSMSA’s living-learning environment.

CAPA adds 3 distinguished alumni to Hall of Fame

Christopher Brown, Sherman Desselle and Mark Poole were inducted into NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 7.

NPSO assists in high speed chase

Winn Parish deputy David Loftin attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Dodge Challenger for speeding on US 84. The driver refused to stop and fled, initiating a high-speed pursuit. The incident occurred on March 11, at 1:30 p.m.

The Natchitoches Area Chamber

The Natchitoches Area Chamber

Provencal marshal makes traffic stop and finds suspect wanted for rape

A Robeline man wanted by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff ’s Office since 2023 on felony rape charges was arrested during a traffic stop according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Saturday, March 14, at 4 p.m., Provencal City Marshal E.