Exchange Bank celebrates 125 Years

In the year 1892, the first bank in Natchitoches received its charter from the state. The name was The Exchange Bank. To put that date into perspective, 1892 is the same year Thomas Edison received the patent for the two-way telegraph, and the General Electric Company (GE) was established. On Sept. 28, Exchange Bank celebrates …

NPSO Deputies talk to school students at Natchitoches Parish Fair

Sheriff Victor Jones and deputies assigned to the NPSO Youth and Community Services Divisions spoke to Natchitoches Parish students Friday morning at the Natchitoches Parish Fair concerning gun safety and other community safety issues according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say over 1000 students were expected to attend today's annual fair event. Deputies …

Church Street Bridge Inspection set for November 6

  NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that the Church Street Bridge will be closed on November 6, 2017 for a routine inspection. Church Street Bridge will be closed from 9:00a.m. to approximately 3:00p.m. while inspections on the bridge are being made by DOTD.  The City of Natchitoches appreciates …

School Resource Officer Program Implemented

Sabine Parish Sheriff Ronny Richardson and Sabine Schools Superintendent Dr. Sara Ebarb are pleased to implement the School Resource Officer Program in Sabine Parish Schools for the 2017-18 school year. The three Sabine Parish School Resource Officers, Steven Myers, Lamar Thomas and Jimmy Campbell, are fully trained and certified. The trio will also function as …

NATCHITOCHES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL POSTER UNVEILING

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Arts Council will unveil the Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 5:30p.m. at Dickens & Co. located at  524 Front Street Natchitoches, Louisiana.  This year’s Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster was created by artist Rakeya Walker.  Numbered prints of the 38th Annual Limited Edition Natchitoches Christmas Poster will be available …

City of Natchitoches and Natchitoches Main Street Program sponsors Witch Way to Main Street

NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches and Natchitoches Main Street Program will sponsor Witch Way to Main Street, a safe and free trick-or-treating event, in downtown Natchitoches on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Witch Way to Main Street will take place on Front Street and will allow children age 12 …

Saint John’s Catholic Church Pumpkin Patch

The public is invited to visit the Saint John's Catholic Church annual Pumpkin Patch October 7th - 29th at the church located at 1130 San Antonio Avenue in Many, LA. Call 318-332-5210 mor more information.  

Country Florist Opening at New Location

  Country Florist in Many will be opening at its new location at 350 South Capitol Street in Many across from Warren Meadows Funeral Home, the former location of Ann's Flower Shop. The full-service floral shop will open at its new location on October 6th with a grand opening scheduled from 10 am - 12 …

Dr. Millard J. Bienvenu – Obituary

  Sept. 10, 1928-Sept. 27, 2017 Dr. Millard J. Bienvenu of Natchitoches passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 10, 1928, in St. Martinville to Charles Thimécourt Bienvenu and Leola Durand Bienvenu. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rowena Flynn Bienvenu; seven children, …

“La La Land” to be featured at Many Community Center October 7

​ ​"La La Land", the popular2016 musical drama, will be the feature free movie at the Many Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 7. ​As always the movie is free. It begins at 7 p.m. Box office will open at 6:15. "La La Land" is sponsored by Many Mayor Ken Freeman, the Town of Many, and …