Next year’s City budget under review by Council, public

The City Council tabled the ordinance that would have adopted next year’s budget during its meeting April 27 There didn’t seem to be controversy from the members who appeared to just want more time to examine the document.

Bill moves forward to fight hazing on college campuses

Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a new effort to crack down on hazing on college campuses.The House Education Committee pushed forward a bill Wednesday by Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge, to strengthen accountability for campus organizations involved in dangerous practices.

House votes to allow universities to hide sports revenue sharing

The Louisiana House voted 91-4 last week to create new public records exemptions allowing universities to conceal information about how college athletics programs spend public dollars on revenue sharing with athletes.

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Natchitoches among parishes eligible for SBA loans for losses caused by drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Louisiana to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Dec. 30, 2025.

Financial advisor earns designation among Best-in-State Wealth Advisor

Edward Jones financial advisor Wil Adams of Natchitoches was named among the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Louisiana by Forbes|SHOOK in 2026.This is his third time being named to this prestigious ranking. “I am honored to receive this recognition,” Adams said.

The Liberty Cemetery Memorial Martin Community will be May 2-3

On Saturday, May 2, the Cemetery will be open for visiting and for people to place flowers.On Sunday, May 3, the Cemetery will be open for visiting and for the service in Liberty Church at 11 a.m.Take your favorite dish and join in for lunch following the church service.Donations are needed.

Fair board will hold Crawfish Boil and Cook-off

The Natchitoches Parish Fair Board Crawfish Boil Cook-off will be Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Natchitoches Fairgrounds The entry fee is $400 per team and includes six wristbands per team and crawfish will be supplied.To sign up call Lynn at (318)332-0419 for more information.

Non-attorney public notaries must verify commissions

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging nonattorney public notaries to verify their commission status following recent changes to state law that increased surety bond requirements.

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