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Scammers impersonate Natchitoches Police to target locals

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Scammers impersonate Natchitoches Police to target locals

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Natchitoches Police Department is warning residents about scammers posing as police officers. According to NPD, the suspects are attempting to defraud citizens out of money by “spoofing” the Natchitoches Police Department's phone number and using the actual names of their officers. Police say when the scammers spoof the number, it appears on the caller ID as if it were coming from the police department. Cl…See the Story

The Father I Lost, And The One I Saw In Netflix’s ‘Forever’

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The Father I Lost, And The One I Saw In Netflix’s ‘Forever’

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By Okla Jones ·Updated June 15, 2025 On January 8, 1996, Okla Jones II transitioned from this life to the next. Born and raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, he was a man not defined by his circumstances, but empowered by them. After earning his undergraduate degree from Southern University, he attended Boston College Law School and went on to become the first African-American City Attorney in the history of New Orleans. A civil servant, a federal…Read Article

Louisiana Creole Center hosts enrichment institute for teachers

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Louisiana Creole Center hosts enrichment institute for teachers

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Ten middle school teachers spent time learning more about Louisiana Creoles. New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates Clifton Chenier, zydeco king The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University (NSU), in partnership with Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Cane River National Heritage Area, welcomed teachers from across the state to NSU for a three-day institute. Dr. Kent Peacock, director …Read Article

Discover clay techniques and wheel work at NSU's ceramics class

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - "Playing in the Mud," a ceramics class for beginners, will be hosted by Northwestern State University's Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education. "This course is an introduction to working with clay. The student will learn hand-building and sculptural techniques, as well as work on the potter's wheel. There will also be room for intermediate and advanced students to take the class who want to use the fac…Natchitoches · Natchitoches Read Article

Utility work leads to power outage in Natchitoches

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NATCHITOCHES, La. - The City of Natchitoches would like to inform the public that the City of Natchitoches Utility Department is currently performing utility work on East Lakeshore Drive. Crews are replacing two utility poles and a section of cable…Power Outages · Natchitoches Read Article

NSU Theatre and Dance students land summer roles nationwide

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - 29 Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance students or recent alumni will perform across the country in professional theatre and dance roles this summer. NSU honors Dr. Karl Carpenter for 45-year career in education "NSU students are talented, professional, have great work ethics, and are sought after every summer to work with amusement parks, regional theatres, and theatre festivals all over the U.S…Natchitoches · Natchitoches Read Article

NSU honors Dr. Karl Carpenter for 45-year career in education

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Retiring Pineville High School Principal Dr. Karl Carpenter was awarded the Nth Degree by Northwestern State University, which honors individuals for an "unselfish devotion to duty and the willingness to go the extra mile in meritorious service." High school senior wins free car for perfect attendance Carpenter graduated from NSU in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music education and earned his master's deg…Education · Natchitoches Read Article

Two killed in separate crashes in Concordia and Natchitoches Parishes

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NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. - Two separate crashes claimed the lives of two people yesterday. One in Natchitoches Parish and one in Concordia Parish.Natchitoches · Natchitoches Read Article

10 Adults, 8 Children Escape Safely After Foundation of Home Collapses

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By KTBS News Staff Click here for updates on this story CLOUTIERVILLE, Louisiana (KTBS) — It was a frightening situation Saturday morning for more than a dozen people living in a home in Natchitoches Parish when the foundation of their home collapsed. About 7:15, deputies along with multiple units from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #1 and EMS from Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, responded to the 900 block of LA Highway 4…Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches Parish See the Story

Traffic Stop Delivers 60 Pounds of Fentanyl

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A Mexican national is suspected of transporting 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl through Linn County.Fentanyl · Derry See the Story

Defense-heavy transfer class boosts Demons' roster – Crescent City Sports

The Northwestern State football team added a measure of experience as it heads toward the start of its offseason – especially on the defensive side of the ball. Defense-heavy transfer class boosts Demons’ rosterNatchitoches · Natchitoches Read Article

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