Natchitoches Community Brief

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Suspects Wanted for Attempted Murder: Natchitoches Police Department is searching for Duntai Magee (22, Winnfield),...

Public safety alert – Natchitoches PD seeks three armed & dangerous suspects after March 15 shooting at 900 block Short Seventh St. (6:07pm).

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Mark your calendars for a night of student talent:

• Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra features NSU Concerto Contest winners Tue, March 24...

Heads up, residents: Pierson Street from High to Lake closes 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Thursday, March 19 for Utility Dept pole replacements – power outage expected.

• Plan alternate routes now
• Need info? Call (318) 357-3850

School safety update: No worries—increased law enforcement at Natchitoches Central High School today involves routine K9 searches.

• Response to rise...

Big relief for local educators: School board tables proposal to furlough 109 employees.

Key meeting highlights for families:

• Approved Feb...

Big win for local families seeking faith-based early education!

• New Little Saints for two-year-olds: Full-day, year-round care with play,...

Key boost for local schools amid declining enrollment:

• Per-student operating funds rise from $100 to $147, a $30M statewide increase.
• Covers fixed...

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Juveniles Arrested After Chase: Natchitoches police chased and arrested juveniles who had stolen guns.
• 🔥 Highland...

Key takeaways from the Natchitoches Parish Council meeting:

• Seismic Survey: Seitel outlined a 300-square-mile 3D project using vibration trucks,...

• Mystery find: Bikers discovered an open safe with jewelry on March 13 off Forest Service Road No. 375 in Kisatchie National Forest.
• Deputies...

Don't miss out on congressional and local races – U.S. Senator, Rep. 6th Dist., PSC 5th Dist., Natchez mayor/aldermen, amendments & propositions.

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City of Natchitoches offers free community tax services:

• Personalized assistance filing 2025 taxes
• Understanding Medicare benefit updates
• Reviewing existing health coverage
  Perfect for locals needing essential help.

Natchitoches police chased and arrested juveniles possessing stolen guns, underscoring strong action against youth gun crimes to protect local neighborhoods.

Local pride: NSU sophomore José Alejandro Luzuriaga Herrera won the Rapides Symphony's youth concerto competition and soloed on Grieg's Piano...

Public safety alert: Natchitoches PD investigating shooting in Highland Park.

• Occurred Thursday, March 12, 400 block of Rowena Street.
• Two...

Back-to-back events at NSU highlighted Natchitoches-area high school talent over March 13-14.

• Demon Challenge (March 13): Over 100 JROTC cadets...

Rural theft alert: NPSO detectives are investigating a stolen tractor from the 400 block of Bermuda Road, south of Natchitoches, and need public...

Family literacy fun along the riverbank: Free books for all ages from community drives, plus crafts and activities.

Local stars shine: Mayor...

• Mutual aid in action: Natchitoches Parish Fire District 1 responded to a Vernon Parish structure fire on March 13.
• Dispatched at 3:53 p.m. to 1200...