Last year the Natchitoches Parish Journal covered a lot of news. As we move into 2018, we look forward to bringing you the news that matters most. Our motto is: Get the news while it’s still the news and not a week old story. Here’s the top three stories the NPJ published each month during 2017:
December
Natchitoches featured on ABC Screen in Times Square- Dec. 22
Councilwoman receives court summons regarding theft- Dec. 18
Meet Natchitoches’ new fire chief: Kenny Penrod- Dec. 14
November
NCHS get new Head Coach: Byron Keller- Nov. 28
NSU will not retain head football coach Jay Thomas after 5 seasons- Nov. 17
NCHS Coach arrested- Nov. 8
October
Quiet Sunday evening turns to terror- Oct. 22
Car runs into store on Texas Street- Oct. 7
Judge declares unitary status for School District- Oct. 3
September
City announces temporary chemical switch in water distribution system
Four suspects arrested in Cloutierville on drug charges- Sept. 9
Hospice gives life at the end of life- Sept. 7
August
Dentist office stays open late to promote oral health in the community- Aug. 19
NPSO K-9 passes after years of service- Aug. 4
Two NSU students arrested on drug charges- Aug. 4
July
Two Campti men arrested on drug and weapon charges- July 18
Natchitoches Summer Track Team qualifies 12 for Junior Olympics- July 14
Destination Downtown Natchitoches- July 2
June
A bridge between progress and peace of mind- June 28
Tropical storm watch begins: Timeline for Cindy- June 20
Posey family fulfills endowed scholarship- June 16
May
Bolton Realty will acquire Collins & Stamey Real Estate- May 23
Dolet Hills Lignite Company Dragline crossed I-49- May 18
Juvenile escapes serious injury during crash on Hwy. 494- May 10
April
Community mourns loss of beloved Natchitoches resident- April 30
NSU theatre students showcase talents in New York City- April 7
Safe Drinking Water Fee Increase- April 6
March
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado March 24 near Hagewood- March 28
St. Mary’s principal resigns- March 25
Natchitoches Parish resident starts petition to bring attention to failing road system- March 6
February
Natchitoches Farm Bureau agent tackles new adventure in South Carolina- Feb. 26
NOD makes narcotics and illegal firearms arrest in East Natchitoches- Feb. 26
Ammonia leak at Natchitoches Ice Plant- Feb. 7
January
Logging truck crashes on Hwy. 9 south of Readhimer- Jan. 19
NPSO deputies find missing man deceased- Jan. 13
NRMC extends its congratulations to our New Year’s baby and family- Jan. 3
