NPD officers will be equipped with tasers

Natchitoches Police Officers will soon be equipped with tasers.At its meeting Monday, the City Council adopted a resolution that will allow the Natchitoches Police Department to buy 55 tasers.

Year in Review ending with October, November, December

OctoberThe City of Natchitoches announces the launch of the Ask Natchitoches First movement, beginning Friday, Oct. 3. This initiative is designed to encourage residents to support local businesses and strengthen the city’s economy by shopping local first.

The Natchitoches Parish School Board

The Natchitoches Parish School Board launched its first-ever Student Advisory Council, with the first meeting held this week. The students will serve during the 2025–2026 school year, sharing what they love about their schools and offering ideas on how to continue improving across the district.

JUST TALKIN’

Bits and pieces while pondering who to pull for in the NCAA Football Championship game…that does not include a SEC school.Shreveport and Bossier Parish got a rolling photo opportunity that is hard to miss. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visited the area five days last week.

APHN membership luncheon approaching

Join the members of the Association for the Preservation Historic Natchitoches (APHN) and share in the excitement at the annual membership luncheon Saturday, Feb. 21, at Mariner’s Restaurant on Sibley Lake.Luncheon Reservations are $35 per person.RSVP by Feb. 11, to secure your spot.

Parish Council calls meeting

The Natchitoches Parish Council will have a special called meeting Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. in Board Room 211 of the Natchitoches Parish Court House.

Powhatan feels earthquake Sunday

According to The United States Geological Survey (USGS), a week earthquake struck Natchitoches Parish near Powhaton Sunday, Jan. 11, around 9:38 a.m.The 2.7 tremor originated at a depth of 3.1 miles.

Shooting leaves victim in critical condition

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night on Theophile Alley.On Jan. 11, around 8:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Theophile Alley in reference to an individual being shot in the area.

US Marshals arrest stabbing suspect

Lloyd Paillet, 52, of Shreveport, the suspect wanted for the stabbing of two individuals that took place Jan. 1, in the 200 block of Airport Road has been apprehended in Rapides Parish by the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force.

Deputies use additional man power, drones, K-9 and helicopter from DeSoto Sheriff to locate suspect

A brief manhunt Jan. 4 with assistance from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff ’s Office K-9 tracking team and air support, led to the arrest of a Natchitoches man who fled into the woods following a domestic disturbance Saturday night, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Saturday, Jan.