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Complimentary 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.

NPD arrests 3 people during crime in progress burglarizing vehicles

The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Khalil Seymore B/M,o17 of Natchitoches and two juveniles for several burglaries on Aug. 20, around 12:18 a.m.

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OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Richard Partridge brought the message from Acts 3:12. His title was “Unseen Hero” He said “What I need you being you. If you try to be someone else, you will fail. He said, God created what He wants us to be. That is not by chance.

58 and Counting

It’s hard to believe it’s been that long: 58 years and counting.Yes, this past Monday ( Aug. 24) marked my 58th anniversary of preaching the Word ( the Bible). I was only 15-years-old in 1968 when I went forward in a revival service and told the pastor “I think God’s calling me to preach.

Retired Teachers meeting in Sept.

District 8 of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association will hold its fall district meeting on Sept 29, at the First United Methodist Church located at 411 2nd Street, Natchitoches.District 8 of LRTA includes the parishes of DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Winn.

Burn Ban

The Red River Parish Fire Protection District has issued a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning due to increasingly dry conditions and the heightened risk of wildfires. Fire Chief John Woodfin cited a lack of moisture in vegetation and current fuel dryness as reasons for the restriction.

Clara Springs Fish Fry Aug. 28

Clara Springs Fourth Friday Fish Fry is Friday, Aug 28, from 5-7pm. On the menu is fried fish, coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies, pinto beans, lemon bread pudding, homemade ice cream and a drink. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth ages 1015, kids 9 and under eat free.

RRPSO Deputies Receive Self-Defense and Gunfighting Training

August 17, 2026 – Over the last few weeks, approximately 40 members of the Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office participated in 20 hours of SSGT (Strategic Self-Defense and Gunfighting Tactics) training.

Road work continues on highway from Marthaville to Ajax

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $9 million project to overlay a section of LA 487 in Natchitoches Parish continues to make progress.