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Superintendent announces when employees will get stipends

Annie Marie Hardison

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Student enrollment, finances, transportation, facilities and policies were discussed during the Natchitoches Parish School Board committee meeting Oct. 6 with the regular meeting Oct. 8 to action.During his superintendent’s report, Dr. Grant Eloi noted district staff had completed required...

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VA helps secure grant to bring new veteran business support center

Daniele Palen, Director Of Communications, Ldva

Saturday, October 10, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs announced that its work alongside The Boot has helped secure nearly $175,000 per year for the next five years in new federal funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center in Louisiana.

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Village of Natchez receives $750 grant for celebrating freedom, culture and tradition

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Since launching the Parish America 250 Program Mini Grant in May, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with the America 250 Louisiana State Commission and the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor, has awarded $74,150 in grants across 51 parishes to support local...

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City plans recognition ceremony for 5 Natchitoches Treasures

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

A recognition ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 16 to honor the 2026 Natchitoches Treasures.

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Kiwanis Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year is supervisor of Patrol Shift A

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Dep.

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Outstanding Young Professional in Education goes to E-Lab teacher

Seawood

Saturday, October 10, 2026

NSU Elementary Lab School teacher, Aaliyah Seawood, has been named one of Northwestern State University’s Outstanding Young Professionals in Education.Seawood teaches English/language arts at NSU Elementary Lab School.

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Jingle and Mingle in November to shop for holiday gifts and more

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Kick off the holiday season in style at the Service League of Natchitoches’ Annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Soiree! This year’s event takes place Thursday, Nov.12, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Prud’homme-Rouquier House.

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NPSO Arrests

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests Sept. 21- Oct 4.1. Franchesca Brooks, 41 (bf), arrested for 3 counts of failure to appear2. Krystal Davis, 45 (bf), arrested for possession of schedule II, obstruction of justice – evidence tampering, proper equipment required3.

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Columbus Day Closures

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Monday, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day and since Louisiana officially recognizes Christopher Columbus Day as a legal holiday here is what is closed that day.All Natchitoches City Hall and Natchitoches Parish government administrative offices are closed.The 10th Judicial District Court at the Natchitoches...

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Treasurer calls for accountability in school spending

News Staff

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., is calling for greater accountability and transparency in public school spending after a Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report and a review of school financial information from the Louisiana Department of Treasury’s K-12 School Transparency...

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