Demon mathematicians compete

Northwestern State University students Shannon Boone of Deville, Masen Starks of Many and Natalie Sutton of Bossier City, from left, competed in the Louisiana/Mississippi Math Association of America math competition in Lafayette Feb. 28, competing in both the Integration Bee and Team Competition.

March

The Service League of Natchitoches hosts Reading on the River on the Natchitoches Riverbank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.FAUNA hosts the 11th Annual Pub Crawl from 4 - 10 p.m. in Downtown Natchitoches.

Natchitoches in Bloom ‘Tulip’ honors Sharon Gahagan’s dedication to historic district

The unveiling of the latest Natchitoches in Bloom sculpture, Tulip, honoring Sharon Gahagan’s dedication to building the historic district of Natchitoches took place Tuesday, March 10, in the courtyard outside the BOM Financial offices on Washington St.

Outpatient Medical Center names Helping Hand Award recipients

CEO Dr. Mark Guidry is pleased to announce Outpatient Medical Center’s Annual Helping Hand Award recipients. These employees are recognized because they have consistently gone above and beyond what’s expected, often working evenings and weekends, to achieve the organization’s strategic health plan.

“What it Look Like”exhibit in LSMSA’s Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery

LSMSA announces Grambling State University professor and mixed-media artist Rodrecas Davis for the gallery's latest exhibition, 'What it Look Like' (W.I.L.L.), on display through March 26 in the LSMSA Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.

School Board adopts year long block schedule

Natchitoches Parish High Schools are switching from a semester block schedule to a yearlong block schedule beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.The announcement was made during the School Board’s committee and regular meetings held on March 3 and March 10, respectively.

Marthaville school finalist for award

Marthaville Elementary & Jr. High School has been selected as a finalist for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Founder’s Award, earning a $10,000 prize and national recognition for its work to strengthen teaching and improve student outcomes.

NPD 2025 statistics show overall drop in crime

The Natchitoches Police Department would like to share with the community a compilation of the 2025 end-of-year statistics.The Natchitoches Police Department has seen an overall reduction in crime during the 2025 calendar year.

JUST TALKIN’

If your reading this….you survived Friday the 13th.—— If you get a chance…drive around town and look at the beautiful flowers in bloom.It seems like they came out of nowhere. The Azaleas are absolutely gorgeous.

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department

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