Attorney General gets $477,943 to fight crimes against children

United States Attorney Kurt L.

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JT doesn’t know how popular they’ll be…but one of the coins created to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary began circulating Monday.The Mayflower Compact Quarter is the first of five new Quarter Dollar designs for 2026.

Year-in-Review takes a look at events that shaped 2025

AprilFour proposed constitutional amendments lose in Natchitoches Parish as well as on State level.Natchitoches Central student Gabrielle Essex named Louisiana Young Hero by La. Public Broadcasting. Because of her extensive community service.Ryan LaCaze and Brooklyn Townson and are St.

Cleco encourages organizations to apply for grants, volunteer support

Cleco Power is committed to giving back to Louisiana communities through volunteer service and charitable giving.

Mandatory time required for DUI convictions

As of late December, Louisiana requires mandatory jail time for all DUI convictions, including a minimum of 10 to 120 days even on a first offense.

Wear blue Sunday in recognition of human trafficking prevention

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana, joining the national observance to bring awareness to the fight against human trafficking.

BOM Donates to FINS

BOM Bank donated to the FINS program in support of their impactful “Yes Basket” initiative. These baskets provide essential items such as snacks, personal hygiene products, fresh fruit and more to meet the immediate needs of students and families in the community.

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We are now into “King Cake” season. Most of you may know it as Mardi Gras and the revelry that is associated with it.But the really good part of Mardi Gras is the King Cakes.

Mayor sends clarification on grants and story from Cassidy

Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. sent the Natchitoches Times a letter asking for clarification of an article. He sent the following letter.“I was reading the weekend edition today and I noticed, on the front page, a story about the city winning $5.

Street closed for City sewer repairs

The City of Natchitoches has announced the westbound lane of Church Street between Front Street and Second Street is closed for sewer repairs.One-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained through this area by use of flaggers.