Natchitoches News

Ashley Elston of Monroe has published a young-adult thriller, "The Rules for Disappearing," in which a young teenager and her family have fled their home as part of the witness protection program.

The cast of 'Only in America' includes, front row, from left, Grace Brumfield of Prairieville and Catherine Mahan of Gonzales; center row, from left, DeAngelo Renard of Mandeville, Sarah Roberts of Harrison, Tenn., Hannah Williams and Taylor James of Baton Rouge and Tyler Price Robinson of Harvey; and back row from left, Johnathan Portier of ... (more)

The Jeff Moore Basketball camp was recently held at Lake Arthur High School and taught athletes basic and advanced skills of basketball according to his/her age and ability.

Elevated classroom performance shown by the students taught by teachers new to the classroom is being lauded as proof that the redesign of teaching programs at state universities is working.

The Robert H. Burns, American Legion Post 16 and Auxiliary Unit 16 of Covington held orientations June 1 at the post home for the Girls State and Boys State 2013 delegates.

The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Father Harold Trahan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Keith Smith of Krotz Springs.

When Natchitoches native Morgan Trahant began her orthodontic residency in Washington D.C., three years ago, she never expected to return to Louisiana for more than short visits -- until she was offered the opportunity to partner with her former, Shreveport-based, orthodontist and mentor, H.O. Blackwood.

NATCHITOCHES -- Debbie Hickman has been named educator of the year by Northwestern State University's College of Nursing and Allied Health.

Two Northwestern State University professors integrated learning with gardening, nutrition and exercise in a service project with local first-graders.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Aviation Section is pleased to announce the Louisiana Aviation Career Education Camp Program.

Northwestern State University's Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a class on basic floral design beginning Saturday, June 15. The course will be taught on June 15, 22 and 29 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at The Master's Bouquet at 108 South Drive in Natchitoches.

Workers hoisted the marble tablet onto its foundation in front of the Ben Johnson Auditorium recently.

A man and a woman are facing drug charges after their vehicle was pulled over for a traffic violation Tuesday by a Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office deputy, according to a release.

A 53-year-old man from Natchitoches died Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash, according to Louisiana State Police.

Space. One of the most fascinating and unknown areas to mankind, Amanda Roe, of Leesville, has taken the subject matter into her own hands with "Interstellar Relations," opening Thursday at artspace.

Back in 1979 a gruff old Advocate editor looked out across the newsroom, saw a cub reporter pounding out a story on a battered old Underwood typewriter, and yelled, "Come over here, kid!" When the industrious youngster approached his desk, eager for his next assignment, the editor, chewing on his unlit cigar, said, "Lad, I like your style.

The state House of Representatives approved Monday what is being described as a watered-down law that would guarantee equal pay for women who work in state government.

The Natchitoches Police Department Detective Division's Violent Crimes unit is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the 700 block of Abbie Dr.

Deputies in Natchitoches Parish say they have arrested a man who allegedly stole more than $10,000 from his employer to pay personal debts.

Deputies in Natchitoches Parish say they have arrested a man who allegedly stole more than $10,000 from his employer to pay personal debts.