Proposed state construction budget includes more than $5.4 million for Natchitoches projects
Proposed state construction budget includes more than $54 million for Natchitoches projects; $16.6 million for NRMC tower projectBy Richard Searles Healthcare, education, roads and flood protection projects receive funding recommendations in House Bill 2 More than $54 million in state construction and infrastructure projects tied to Natchitoches Parish are included in the latest version of Louisiana's capital outlay budget, with major funding proposed for healthcare facilities, higher education projects,
State and local leaders celebrate broadband expansion in Natchitoches Parish
Local officials and state leaders gathered on June 8 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project. Funded by Louisiana's Gumbo grant program, the newly installed in-ground fiber optics network brings high-speed internet access to 171 homes and 24 small businesses across long-underserved pockets of Natchitoches Parish, including the Clarence and Natchez areas. Natchitoches City Councilwoman-at-Large Betty Sawyer Smith welcomed attendees, emphasizing
