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  • Teacher Arrested on Cruelty to Juvenile Charge at L.P. Vaughn Elementary School in Natchitoches

    Natchitoches, Louisiana – March 3, 2026 — A teacher at L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has been arrested following an incident involving a disabled minor student, according to details provided in connection with the case. Kimberly Hayward, identified as a teacher at the school, was arrested on March 2, 2026, by the Natchitoches Police…

  • Pick Up Your Brush Painting class to be held March 5 and 19

    NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class March 5 and 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. In these classes, students will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions…

  • BOM Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Operations Complex with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Natchitoches, LA: The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with BOM Bank to celebrate the grand opening of the bank’s new Operations Complex with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1029 Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches.Established in 1903 as the Bank of Montgomery…

  • City of Natchitoches to Host Historic Groundbreaking for Fire Station #3

    NATCHITOCHES, LA – After years of planning, advocacy, and commitment to strengthening public safety, the City of Natchitoches is proud to announce a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of Fire Station #3 on University Parkway. This long-awaited project marks a significant investment in the safety, growth, and future of our community. Fire Station #3 has been…

  • Empowered by the Past: Community Youth Visit Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

    In a heartwarming display of faith, fellowship, and growth, a group of enthusiastic youth from the Natchitoches community recently embarked on a meaningful trip that broadened their horizons. The journey was thoughtfully coordinated by Abundant Life International Ministry and Pastor Steven Harris Sr.. This trip provided a transformative opportunity for the young participants, allowing them…

  • Arcadia Mayor O’Landis “Bubba” Millican Arrested on Felony Charges Following State Investigation

    ARCADIA, La. – Today, O’Landis “Bubba” Millican, Mayor of the Town of Arcadia in Bienville Parish, was arrested and booked into the Bienville Parish jail on felony charges stemming from an ongoing investigation by the Louisiana Attorney General’s office. Mayor Millican faces four counts of malfeasance in office and one count of felony theft. His…

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