Good day Natchitoches! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Natchitoches 20th Annual Car Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Natchitoches Police announce arrests for September 20-26 (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches residents are being updated on several recent arrests, including charges ranging from theft and simple battery to drug possession and illegal possession of stolen firearms. Police also remind locals how to confidentially report suspicious activity or submit anonymous tips through Natchitoches Crime Stoppers, with potential cash rewards for information leading to arrests.
2. LEAP funds available (natchitochestimes.com) — Households in Natchitoches who need help with utility bills can now apply for new LIHEAP assistance through the Natchitoches Parish Office of Community Services, starting by phone on Oct. 2. Staff will screen callers for eligibility, explain required documents and next steps, and process aid while limited funds last from their Trudeau Street office.
3. Natchitoches Central High School dismisses students due to water outage (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Families connected to Natchitoches Central High School were asked to pick up students early after a planned water main project unexpectedly cut service to the campus, forcing dismissal starting at 9 a.m. The Natchitoches Parish School Board apologized for the disruption and said more information about Thursday's schedule will be shared once available.
4. LAST CHANCE: Win a $600 Natchitoches Weekend Giveaway During the Dolly Parton Celebration (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — A statewide giveaway is offering one lucky reader a $600 travel package to enjoy a Dolly Parton Celebration weekend in Natchitoches Parish from Oct. 9–11. Planned activities include Dolly-themed bingo and karaoke, Front Street shopping and dining specials, festivals at Melrose and St. Augustine, and Steel Magnolias-inspired events, with free Journal subscriptions for all eligible registrants.
5. Cheapest regular gas in Natchitoches Parish reach $3.66 in week ending Sept. 19 (centrallouisiananews.com) — Drivers in Natchitoches Parish recently saw the cheapest regular gas hit $3.66 per gallon at one station, with the parishwide average around $3.97. The report compares local prices in Natchitoches, Robeline and Campti to rising statewide and national averages driven by refinery outages and global oil tensions.
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