Louisiana State Police gearing up for 110th class of cadets that will begin in January of next year

Louisiana State Police is gearing up to launch the 110th Cadet Class, continuing the legacy of excellence and intensity that defines our training.

Lieutenant governor endorses new law prohibiting some balloon releases outdoors as litter

Legislation aimed at reducing litter and protecting Louisiana’s natural beauty has officially become state law as Act 196. The measure prohibits the intentional release of balloons outdoors and classifies intentional balloon releases as littering under Louisiana law.

Central Louisiana secures $3.6 billion for AI factory campus

Applied Digital Corporation announced plans to develop a $3.6 billion, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) factory campus in Rapides Parish.

Participants can register for Juneteenth Parade June 19

The Natchitoches Juneteenth Parade will roll through the city Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m.

Lions Club announces inaugural Classic Golf Tournament at NSU

The Natchitoches Lions Club announces the inaugural Roaring Lion Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 29 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course!BOM Bank has stepped forward as the Title Sponsor. Their commitment to serving our community makes them the perfect partner for this event.

Council on Aging holding fan drive; will honor caregivers at luncheon

Beat the Heat Fan Drive is underway sponsored by the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging to help older adults in the community beat the heat this summer.Drop off fans at the NPCOA Center at 1016 Keyser or call (318)3573250.The ending date is June 25 from 10 a.m. until noon.

NPD Arrests

May 17 - 30,•Trayvontrell Akins – Domestic Abuse Battery •Marquis Anderson – Aggravated Assault with a Firearm•Steven Batiste – Failure to Appear•Diane Beaudion – Disturbing the Peace•Gloria Beaudion – Disturbing the Peace•Meilani Bishop – Cruelty to Animals•Ladarius Bobb – Aggravated Burglary,...

NPSO Arrests

May 18-20 Holland Hatch, 21 (wm), maximum speed limits, recless operation of a vehicle Landon Dickerson, 20 (wm), fugitive from other jurisdiction Tygiana Bowers, 25 (bf), simple criminal damage to property Timothy Brossett, 41 (wm), 2 counts of failure to appear Tonricko Carter, Jr.

‘Death by Disco’ is next Summer Dinner Theater performance at NSU

The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will take audiences back to the disco scene of the 1970s when it presents “Death by Disco” on June 1620 and 23-27 on the stage of the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Robert Richoux is the director.Tickets are $60.