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The City of Natchitoches issued a boil water advisory after repairs to a broken 10-inch water main. This advisory remains in effect until further notice while testing occurs in the Grand Ecore and Highway 6 East area. Residents should be aware that parts of the Village of Clarence and the Natchitoches Parish Port are affected by this advisory.
Natchitoches Parish Journal · Oct 14, 2026Officials celebrated the completion of the Louisiana Highway 487 bridge replacement over Brushy Bayou. This new structure, located south of the Ajax community, restores an important connection for local businesses and residents. The project finished ahead of schedule according to reports from the area.
Natchitoches Parish Journal · Oct 14, 2026The City of Natchitoches announced temporary road closures spanning October 13 through October 15. Portions of Front Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, and Church Street will be affected by this work. Motorists should plan alternate routes to navigate the area during these dates.
Natchitoches Parish Journal · Oct 14, 2026David Stamey, the Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Courts, spoke at the October 13 Rotary luncheon. He provided attendees with handouts including a Sample Ballot and the PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments. This information is available for those interested in local governance matters.
Natchitoches Parish Journal · Oct 14, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Courts, David Stamey, was welcomed at the October 13 Rotary luncheon. He shared two handouts with attendees: a Sample Ballot and the PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments. The event featured an introduction by Rotarian with the Program David Zolzer.
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The City of Natchitoches announced temporary road closures from October 13–15 for holiday light installation. Portions of Front Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, and Church Street will be affected. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and use alternate routes.
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State and local officials celebrated the completion of the Louisiana Highway 487 bridge replacement over Brushy Bayou. The new bridge, located south of the Ajax community, restores an important transportation connection for residents and businesses. The project was finished ahead of schedule, according to reports.
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The Natchitoches Parish Fair continues through Saturday. Northwestern State University members are hosting a fundraising event Wednesday to support Empower Nepali Girls and flood recovery efforts. Additionally, painting classes are offered on specific dates at the university.
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The City of Natchitoches has issued a boil water advisory after repairs to a broken 10-inch water main in the Grand Ecore and Highway 6 East area. The advisory remains until further notice while water quality testing is conducted. Affected areas include the Village of Clarence and the Natchitoches Parish Port.
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