Three Festivals This Weekend

Three festivals will run in Natchitoches on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5. The Cane River Zydeco Festival, which the City Council proclaimed for those dates at its Aug. 10 meeting, brings live music to the city. The third annual Natchitoches Bigfoot Festival runs the same weekend. Renaissance Comes to the Cane will be held at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site.

Anderson Finalizes Softball Coaching Staff

First-year Northwestern State head softball coach Jason Anderson has completed his coaching staff for the 2027 season. The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved Anderson’s employment contract at its Aug. 27 meeting.

Ribbon Cutting Today for Full Figure

A ribbon cutting celebration for Full Figure will be held from noon to 2 p.m. today in Natchitoches.

ROAD CLOSURE: U.S. 84 at Bourbeaux Bayou

U.S. 84 over Bourbeaux Bayou, just east of the Village of Clarence, remains closed until further notice. DOTD said the condition and size of the box culvert require the roadway to stay closed for the safety of the traveling public. The department is developing a contract and seeking emergency funding to allow a contractor to replace the existing culvert with a new structure. No-truck signs have been posted on LA 1226. Motorists should prepare for an ongoing closure and detour.

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