MARK YOUR CALENDAR 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.

Legislature closes with 2 major energy bills

The Louisiana regular legislative session concluded June 1 with two major energy-related bills stranded on the chamber floors without ever being called for votes.One of those bills, House Bill 509, sponsored by Rep.

LaDOTD pipe replacement begins today, Thursday, on La. 117 near Provencal

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that beginning on Thursday, June 11 construction on an $84,124 pipe replacement project will begin on LA 117 in Natchitoches Parish.

NPSO and Life Share will host blood drive Friday

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office and Life-Share Hosting Blood Drive on June 12.The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office and LifeShare Blood Center will host a community blood drive Friday, June 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

CDC redesigned learning center opens with emphasis on natural

The Marie Shaw Dunn Child Development Center at Northwestern State University and the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to reopen the newly redesigned learning center that was developed in collaboration with the NSU Child and Family Network as a model for other childcare...

JUST TALKIN’

The dust hasn’t completely settled…but the 2026 Louisiana legislative session in our rear view mirror.

Louisiana State Police gearing up for 110th class of cadets that will begin in January of next year

Louisiana State Police is gearing up to launch the 110th Cadet Class, continuing the legacy of excellence and intensity that defines our training.

Lieutenant governor endorses new law prohibiting some balloon releases outdoors as litter

Legislation aimed at reducing litter and protecting Louisiana’s natural beauty has officially become state law as Act 196. The measure prohibits the intentional release of balloons outdoors and classifies intentional balloon releases as littering under Louisiana law.

Central Louisiana secures $3.6 billion for AI factory campus

Applied Digital Corporation announced plans to develop a $3.6 billion, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) factory campus in Rapides Parish.