State favoring Medicaid eligibility for inmates after transition

Louisiana anticipates 1115 Prison Reentry Demonstration Waiver approval after aligning with new federal requirements Demonstration helps ensure Medicaid-eligible incarcerated individuals receive continuity of care as they transition into the community Gov.

NPSO Arrests

April 8-12, 2026•Vasharica Spearman, 34 (bf), arrested for failure to appear•Paul Pete, 50 (bm), arrested for failure to appear•Benjamin Jones, 26 (wm), arrested for failure to appear•Ledarion Braxton, 18 (bm), arrested for resisting an officer by flight (foot), simple battery•Jacoyah Samuel, 30...

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Ongoing cleanup Friday, April 24 starting at noon; meet at the Riverbank Stage. Call (318)357-3858 for details.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.

Red River Parish Happenings

Holly Springs Cemetery MemorialThe annual Holly Springs Cemetery Memorial will be April 26 at the Holly Springs Cemetery in Martin. Activities will take place all day. Donations for upkeep of the cemetery will be taken. For more information call Maxie Kitchens, (318)470-1652.

NSU will hold Spring 2026 commencement May 13-14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2026 commencement Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 with diplomas awarded during three ceremonies.Beginning at 10 a.m.

4-H Achievement Day 2026

Red River 4-her’s had a great Achievement Day 2026. It was held March 26th at Southland Camp in Ringgold, LA. Students visited stations such as a rock wall, zip line, basketball, and Gaga ball.

LA 155 bridge replacements near Coushatta, Red River Parish Complete

COUSHATTA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the substantial completion of the $14 million project to replace four bridges along LA 155 near the Town of Coushatta in Red River Parish.The roadway is now officially REOPENED to traffic.

Last Game of Season

Social Security Matters

If Either of us Die, Will the other Get a Social Security Survivor BenefitDear Rusty: I am 79. My husband is also 79 and we both receive Social Security benefits. We were both married before, and we married each other at the age of 58.

Happy Telecommunications Week

Happy telecommunications week to our 911 Dispatchers who faithfully and selflessly serve the citizens of Red River Parish!We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your part in helping keep our community safe!