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🌱 Do you recognize the man seen after a Front Street store theft?

Natchitoches, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Natchitoches! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you recognize the man seen after a Front Street store theft?
  • Why narcotics agents swarmed Rowena Street early Tuesday morning
  • Natchitoches domestic violence suspect turns himself in across the river.

Also on today's calendar: City of Lights Crawfish Boil and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Natchitoches Police seek public's help in identifying suspect from Front Street theft (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches police are asking residents to help identify a man accused of taking several items from a retail store in the 500 block of Front Street and lingering in the Historic District for hours. If you recognize him, you can contact detectives directly or submit an anonymous tip through Natchitoches Crime Stoppers for a possible cash reward.
   

2. Natchitoches Police arrest suspect for unlawful handling of a machine gun (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches police and parish narcotics agents recently executed search warrants on Rowena Street after a long-running investigation into suspected illegal activity in the Highland Park area, seizing multiple firearms and magazines. A local man was arrested and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, and residents are urged to report suspicious activity or anonymous tips through the Natchitoches Police Department and Crime Stoppers hotlines.
   

3. Natchitoches man wanted for domestic violence surrenders (ktalnews.com) — A Natchitoches man wanted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office on serious domestic abuse charges has surrendered to Vidalia police and is awaiting transfer back to parish custody. The alleged victim received treatment at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, and authorities emphasize that all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

4. Forest lessons take root for Northwestern State students (klax-tv.com) — Northwestern State University students stepped into nearby woods outside Natchitoches for a hands-on lesson in how managed forests support wildlife, water quality and the local economy. Working alongside forestry professionals and conservation experts, they saw how logging, prescribed burns and careful planning can create healthier bird habitat while still meeting landowners’ economic and recreational goals in Louisiana’s forests.
   

5. Northwestern State softball benefits from coach-player reunion (cenlanow.com) — Northwestern State softball fans in Natchitoches are seeing big returns from a special coach-player reunion, as senior leadoff hitter JT Smith’s final season has powered a major improvement in the Demons’ record. Smith, once an 8-year-old student of coach Jenny Fuller, is now rewriting program offensive marks while helping rebuild the team and deepening a long-standing personal connection with her former childhood instructor.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Spring Term Non-LEAP Final Exams
    Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches, LA 71457
    8:00 am
    • Thursday May 14
  • Lakeview Graduation
    Natchitoches Parish 7305 LA-9, Campti, LA 71411, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • Natchitoches Central High School Graduation
    Natchitoches Parish 6513 Hwy 1 Bypass, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday May 16
  • NSU Cornhole Club Big Blind Draw Tournament →
    Prather Coliseum, 220 S Jefferson St, Natchitoches
    11:00 am

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  • Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Natchitoches. Apply here.
  • Natchitoches NRC LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeping-PRN in Natchitoches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natchitoches here.

Ok Natchitoches! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Natchitoches

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.