USDA announces deadlines for continuous conservation batching period

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers can be submitted during a second batching period that runs through May 1, 2026.

Church News

Shady Grove Baptist Church invites past and present members to celebrate our annual Family & Friends Day on Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. Guests will be Pastor Thomas Carter Sr., and First Baptist Amulet.Come one, come all to the annual Parade of Lights Program Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m.

NSU recognizes outstanding students, faculty in Education, Human Development

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development hosted the Spring 2026 Honors Convocation to recognize outstanding students, faculty and staff.

Mark Your Calendars! April

Ongoing 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.

Summer Splash set

The City of Natchitoches Main Street Program invites local organizations, camps, and community groups to take part in this year’s Summer Splash, returning on Tuesday, April 28.Summer Splash will take place from 4-6 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center.

NSU announces graduations

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.

Numerous activities planned for National Library Week

National Library Week is April 19–25 and the Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) is celebrating all week long at the Main Branch with activities, giveaways and fun for all ages.

Theater, Dance, Symphony collaborate for ‘She Loves Me’

Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance and the Natchitoches- Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present “She Loves Me” April 23-25 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 25.Tickets are $15.

City Council introduces budget for next year

The City Council introduced the budget amendment for Fiscal Year June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.The total budget will be $112,421,878. General Fund: $23,008,192 Utility Fund: $44,433,098 Special and Capital Projects: $44,980,588 The total budget last year was $108,299,476.