Council proposes raise for police
News Staff
The City Council introduced an ordinance at the meeting Monday that will raise the base hourly rate...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Save the Date: America 250 event by Fort and Cane River DAR chapter
Save the Date: America 250 event by Fort and Cane River DAR chapter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Save the Date of Sept. 26 when Natchitoches will continue to observe America 250 with a patriotic celebration of an historic event at 9:30 a.m.Fort St.
News
JUST TALKIN’
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JT was one of the 1.5 billion viewers of the FIFA World Cup championship game on Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Local financial advisor arrested, is free on $300,000 bond
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A longtime Natchitoches businessman was arrested late last week on theft, exploitation of the...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Bill delivers new benefits and protection to La. veterans
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The 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature has adjourned, and the Governor has completed...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Obituaries
Sue M. Shaw July 13, 2026,
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Sue M. Shaw passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 97.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Harvey Gibson Jan. 7, 1934 July 11, 2026
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Robert “Bobby” Harvey Gibson passed away on July 11, 2026 at his home in Coldwater (Hagewood), LA...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Robert Harvey Gibson Jan. 7, 1934 July 11, 2026.
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The passing of Robert Harvey Gibson (Natchitoches, Louisiana) occurred on July 11, 2026.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sports
Demon pitcher is Southland Conference top senior male student-athlete
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For the first time in more than a decade, a Northwestern State student-athlete has been honored as...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Young athletes build speed, strength, healthy habits
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Young athletes spent four days developing athletic skills and learning the role nutrition plays in...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Lions Club announces inaugural Roaring Lion Classic Tournament
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The Natchitoches Lions Club announces the inaugural Roaring Lion Classic Golf Tournament on Aug.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Opinions
Is President Trump the most powerful man in world history—No
Rich Lowry
President Trump has been musing about whether he’s the most powerful man in world history, and...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
School board member praises hard work and achievement of students
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Dear Editor:As an almost 12-year member of the Natchitoches Parish School Board, I have witnessed...
Saturday, July 18, 2026
COMMON SENSE
Jim Brown
And I thought voters were distrustful, angry and confrontational a few years back when I held...
Saturday, July 18, 2026