A memorial celebration of the life of Lynn Edward Estes, Sr. will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 06, 2015 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral home in Natchitoches. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 05, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral services at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, Louisiana.
Month: June 2015
Shirley Rose (Britt) McGee celebration
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Shirley Rose (Britt) McGee will be at 10 am, Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
Red River Rising – are we ready?
Red River off the Grand Ecore Bridge
It is anticipated that the Red River at Grand Ecore, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana will crest this weekend sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning, June 8, 2015 at just over 40.5 feet. Flood stage for the Red River at Grand Ecore is 33 feet. Currently (06-03-15 Evening), the Red River is just over 37.8 feet and rising. NPJ wanted to know if Natchitoches Parish is ready for the potential flooding coming our way?
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
The GOHSEP office is ready and on alert to assist with any request that may be asked of them. You can contact the GOHSEP office at:
7667 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-925-7500
WEBSITE
EmergencyPreparednessGuide
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Natchitoches Parish Government:
On Monday morning, Natchitoches Parish Government President Rick Nowlin and members of the NPS Office of Homeland Security took part in a GOHSEP webinar in the Natchitoches Parish Civil Defense Room of the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse. This meeting covered the Red River Rise and the backwater flooding issues that could impact Natchitoches Parish.
Rick Nowlin and Mary Jone – Civil Defense Room
In the event that sandbags are needed in Natchitoches Parish Area (outside of the City of Natchitoches) you can contact the Natchitoches Parish office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness:
Deputy Mary Jones
200 Church Street
Natchitoches, LA. 71457
318-471-2942
mjones@npsheriff.net
Rick Nowlin, Parish President
200 Church Street
Natchitoches, LA. 71457
318-352-2714
admin@npgov.org
Grand Ecore Bridge & Port – Georgia Hilton Airplane
NPSO – Deputy Mary Jones
City of Natchitoches:
Mayor Lee Posey reminds all residents to be cognizant of the rising water as it will continue to flood many parts of the Parish. Residents are encouraged to be proactive and take corrective measures. Please take time to check on neighbors, family and friends that live in low lying areas that may be affected by rising water. Free sandbags are available at the City’s Public Works Department located at 110 Mill Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Mayor Lee Posey
716 Second Street
Natchitoches, LA. 71457
318-352-2772
cityhall@natchitochesla.gov
Parish Road Closures – Update June 3, 2015
The following roads are still closed to traffic:
— Good Hope Road [water]
— Johnson Chute Road, between Johnson Chute and LA-485 [water]
— Allen – Marthaville Road, between Brandon Cotton Road and Durr School Road [water]
— Old River on Cypress End [ water ]
–Cat Island Rd [ water ]
We will provide further updates as they become available. For more information, please call the Parish Highway Department at
357-2200.
Press Release
A Simple Sign and Simple Thank You!
Received from a Reader of the Natchitohces Parish Journal:
Thanks to the Natchitoches Parish Department of Transportation for granting my request for placing this sign on my road. This is a growing trend around the state as well as the country. This sign cautions drivers that there is an Autistic child in this area and to slow down. Every year children with Autism and special needs are hurt, lost, or killed due to accidents, wandering, drowning, or leaving the house without warning. This is very common in children with special needs especially one the Autism Spectrum. The sign works! People are driving more carefully down my road these last few days. This gives me a sense of peace and a major feeling of accomplishment. I am very pleased my request was approved and fulfilled. Thanks again, Natchitoches Parish Department of Transportation!
Sandbags will be available in the City Of Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES – All residents need to be cognizant of the rising water as it will continue to flood many parts of the parish. Residents are encouraged to be proactive and take corrective measures. Please take time to check on neighbors, family and friends that live in low lying areas that may be affected by rising water. Free sandbags are available at the City’s Public Works Department located at 110 Mill Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
For more information, please call City Hall at (318) 352-2772.
Contact: Mayor Lee Posey, City of Natchitoches
Phone: (318) 352-2772
E-mail: cityhall@natchitochesla.gov
Cane River Lake is OPEN
At 10:00pm Cane River Lake reached 98.5 MSL and falling. The lake is now open to all boating traffic. The Spillway landing remains closed for safety reasons. Please remember to boat safe, sober, and always wear your life jackets. For questions and lake information contact Betty Fuller 318-617-3235 cell, 318-379-2878 home, 318-357-3007 office.Thanks,
Betty Fuller
Cane River Patrol
To obtain sandbags in the Parish…….
NPSO, Natchitoches Office of Homeland Security and Parish Government attend LA. GOHSEP webinar in Civil Defense Center.
On Monday morning, Natchitoches Parish Government President Rick Nowlin, and officials with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and Parish Government attended a statewide webinar with the La. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Prepardness (GOHSEP) concerning the Red River and backwater flooding issues that may potentially impact Natchitoches Parish.
Several state and parish agencies along with the National Weather Service took part in the webinar.
In the event, that sandbags are needed in Natchitoches Parish contact Deputy Mary Jones at 318-471-2942 according to Sheriff Jones.
Press Release: NPSO
06-01-15
Cane River Lake Update – June 1, 2015
The lake is currently at 98.6 MSL. With no Rain in the forecast the lake is expected to open by tomorrow (June 2, 2015). The lake will not reopen until it reaches 98.5 and falling. I will keep you updated on the lake status. For questions and more information contact Betty Fuller 318-617-3235 cell, 318-379-2878 home, 318-357-3007 office.Thanks,
Betty Fuller
Cane River Patrol