Project LIFT Launches ''Home Safety Edition'' - Free Smoke Detectors for Insured Households
Natchitoches, LA - 12/4/25 - As part of its commitment to community safety and support, Project LIFT - an outreach initiatives of J W Odom & Associates, LLC - is proud to announce the launch of the Home Safety Edition program, offering free smoke detectors to households with homeowners or renters insurance. Residents who bring in their current insurance declaration page will receive a smoke detector at no cost and with no purchase required. In addition, those who allow a free, no-obligation insurance
RoyOMartin Donates New Pre-K Playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is happy to announce that RoyOMartin has generously donated a brand new Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary School, set to be installed later this year. This exciting addition will provide young learners with a safe, fun, and engaging outdoor space designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and healthy activity. The new playground will be tailored to meet the unique needs of Pre-K students, offering them opportunities to grow socially,
Local Educator Offers Practical Classroom Management Strategies at Book Signing
Natchitoches, LA, November 17, 2025 - The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) will host Dr. Monte' L. Demars, known as the "Dean of Discipline" for his skillful classroom leadership, for a book signing of his latest release "The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management" on Saturday, November 22, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Children's Activity Area and main branch (450 2nd Street, Natchitoches). This free event is open to all community members and will be of particular interest to educators and school
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
