The Natchitoches Parish Library Board held its first meeting of 2026 on March 16. The main topic discussed was the Natchez and Robeline branches progress. Thankfully everything seems to be clear that the purchase of the Natchez land will be concluded in the very near future. There are still some hurdles in the way of the Robeline purchase, but the hope was they could be dealt with in short order. So while not the very near future, hopefully the near future.

The plan is still that the construction of both buildings would begin at the same time. The board discussed getting multiple architecture firms to submit their ideas for the new branches and the board would choose based on their preference of plans, not by who submitted it. I think the board will receive some great presentations and I’ll be very happy to see what’s on paper come into fruition.

I have faith it will happen because I’ve seen other things the Library has worked for progress from paper into reality. Most will have seen the new book mobile van but the Library recently received their new large and in charge school mobile. I see another promise kept.

The Village of Robeline will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, March 19 at the police depot at 6 pm, besides normal business I’m sure we’ll have updates on the sewer, ball park and roads. Come be a part of what’s going on in your community.

The Los Adais Foundation will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 19. It will start at 7 pm or once the village meeting concludes. It will be at the old Methodist Church. The meeting is to work on financial requirements as we proceed forward. Everyone is welcome to join us, we’d love to see you.