Coushatta man dies in I-49 wreck

Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on I-49 north of Natchitoches on Jan. 1, just after 1 a.m. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Chad White of Coushatta.The initial investigation revealed that a 2025 Kia, driven by White, was northbound on I-49.

NPD wants suspect in stabbing

The Natchitoches Police Department has identified Lloyd Paillett (B/M, 52, of Shreveport) as a suspect wanted for a stabbing that took place Thursday morning.On Jan. 1, around 11:30 a.m.

Year-in-Review takes a look at 2025 events

JanuaryLead story is about Sheriff ’s Department seizing 2.1 pounds of fentanyl that Coroner Steven Clanton could kill 476,000 people or about 10% of Louisiana’s population.FAUNA has raffle to pay for skin grafts for shelter dog Willow. Winner Sonia Monk gives her win back to FAUNA.

Temporary street closures

The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public of the following temporary street closure for Wednesday, Jan. 7.  The Utility Department will be taking down the Christmas lights along Front Street and Church Street from 5:30- 10 p.m.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff”s Deputies

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff”s Deputies and multiple units from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #6 were dispatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Paul Jordan Road near Natchitoches on Dec. 29 at 10:15 a.m.

Public library visits increase in 2024; local stats listed

Louisiana’s public libraries recorded 11.3 million visits in 2024, as library engagement continues its steady, post-pandemic rebound, and libraries throughout the state provide consistent access to basic services across all community sizes.

Cassidy sends $5.7 million to City for Safe Streets Program

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (RLA) announced this week Louisiana will receive $19,517,973 in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

Unusually high temperatures recorded on Christmas Eve and Day

A very strong (for this time of year) ridge of high pressure aloft having an intensity of 590 decameters during Christmas Eve caused a lengthy stretch of late December unusual, above average warmth for Natchitoches Parish.

JUST TALKIN’

As JT puts out this to paper on New Year’s Eve…he’s already dreading one new law going into effect.That’s the one dealing with cell phone usage while driving.

Time running out to purchase Jazz Festival Early Bird tickets

Time is running put to purchase discounted tickets to the annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival slated for May 15‚ on the downtown riverbank.