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Tomorrow night, the Planning & Zoning meeting should be interesting. Four issues within the National Historic Landmark District are coming before the Planning & Zoning Commission. Also at this meeting, there will be an update on the recent cleanup on Rue Poete of Bayou Amulet. Please come out and express yourself!

When: Tomorrow Night, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (preliminary meeting at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisian… Continue

Great fun was had by all at the 2009 National Night Out. I've loaded 13 photos on this site for you to see what you missed. Mayor Wayne McCullen, Councilman Jack McCain, and CASA Director Angela Anthony addressed the crowd throughout the night. State Representative Rick Nowlin visited with neighbors. Also seen at the event were Natchitoches Police Chief Mickey Dove and officer Ross, the new city police officer assigned to the historic district. Joey the Clown entertained both young and old. We w… Continue

Where does your drinking water come from?
Sibley Lake is the surface water source for City of Natchitoches Drinking Water. This water is treated then provided to your tap. While water treatment removes most contaminants, it is important to keep pollution, chemicals, and contaminants out of the watershed that flows to Sibley Lake.

Why is it important to protect your drinking water?
A person can survive without food for more than a month, but less than a week without water! You and… Continue

Tommy Whitehead forwarded me a report from the Kappa Alpha Fraternity House. They report that the suspect in the April 4 rape on Second Street was caught breaking into a vehicle in the KA parking lot. They indicate that two active members spotted the suspect attempting to remove a stereo system from a member's car. Active, Bart Robinson, had enough sense to immediately dial 911. While waiting for the police, other members engaged the suspect in conversation. The Natchitoches Historic District Ho… Continue

I verified with Sandra at the Planning & Zoning commission that Mr. Daryn Clark has withdrawn his application (that requested rezoning for the Pine Street house) from the city council meeting. This means that the issue is dead and we do not need to attend the City Council meeting tonight regarding this property. We thank Mr. Clark for his understanding, and wish him every success in finding a new location for his business offices. If anyone has recommendations for him, please do not hesitate… Continue