Qualifying window for the October 14 Gubernatorial Primary Election is now closed. Here are the persons who Qualified and the persons that have won their seat by “Election by No Opposition”
Senate District 31
Mike McConathy – Senate Dist. 31 McConathy will face Alan Seabaugh on October 14, 2023
Clerk of Court
David Stamey – Elected by No Opposition
Natchitoches Tax Assessor
Yolanda Chevalier – Elected by No Opposition
Natchitoches Parish Coroner
Steven Enlow-Clanton – Elected by No Opposition
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff
Jackson Jones – SheriffSteven B. “Steve” Pezant – SheriffMichael Mike Wilson – SheriffStuart Wright – Sheriff
Natchitoches Parish President
Latorria S. Freeman – Parish PresidentJohn Richmond – Parish PresidentJohn D. Salter – Parish PresidentScott Stetson – Parish President
Natchitoches Parish Council District 1
James W. Scarborough – Parish Council Dist. 1Bobby Braxton – Parish Council District 1
Natchitoches Parish Council District 2
William “Bill” Allen – Elected by No Opposition
Natchitoches Parish Council District 3
Wayne Halm – Elected by No Opposition
Natchitoches Parish Council District 4
Marty Cheatwood – Parish Council Dist. 4Penny Guin Niette – Parish Council District 4
Natchitoches Parish Council District 5
Mark Kerry- Parish Council Dist. 5Joseph Metoyer – Parish Council Dist. 5Michael Salard Parish Council Dist. 5Ricky Sanders Parish Council Dist. 5
Chief Head Football Coach Jess Curtis joins Billy West Live to preview the 2023 Football team. Coach Curtis invites all Chief fans to attend the Meet the Chiefs Event this Saturday, Aug 12th at 6:00 PM.
A live and Silent Auction with great sports memorabilia are just part of a great evening of supporting Natchitoches Central Football.
Rick Cabrera, the new head Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University joins Billy West. Coach Cabrera talks about his coaching background and the challenges of managing the roster in the new age of the transfer portal. Coach Cabrera highlights the new players he has brought in and shares his excitement and vision for the continued success of NSU basketball.
State Rep Gabe Firment talks about issues important to his district and his most recent bill regarding limitations to health care for children and Governor Edwards’s veto of that legislation and the recent override of the Governor’s veto and the impending Court challenges that are expected to that legislation.
Martindale-Hubbell, the leading worldwide legal information service, which has been been providing background information on lawyers and law firms in the United States and other countries for over 150 years, has given The Harrington Law Firm and partner C. Rodney Harrington an “AV Preeminent Rating, the company’s highest possible rating.
According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent Rating, which is established by the company obtaining peer reviews from other attorneys in the same geographical area, recognizes law firms and attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards.
An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all firms and attorneys hold an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation recognized as “The Gold Standard” of legal ratings and recognized worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services.
The Harrington Law Firm and C. Rodney Harrington are included in that elite group.
C. Rodney Harrington says the rating, while appreciated, is humbling.
“It is especially humbling and gratifying to know that our peers and colleagues, who we deal with on a daily basis, thought enough of us to give us this Preeminent Rating”, said Harrington, “To think that we’re recognized among the top 10 percent of all attorneys and firms in the nation is simply unbelievable.”
The Harrington Law Firm is composed of partners C. Rodney Harrington and C. Edward “Eddie” Harrington and is located at 459 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, La. 71457. Their areas of practice are Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Wills and Successions, and Divorces.
Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive Bids/Proposals until August 8 1, 2023 2:15 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709, for:
August 8, 2023 at 2:15 pm – NPSB RFP-2023-01 Central Office HVAC Upgrades
Please find bid-related documents at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM or with Natchitoches Parish Journal or Natchitoches Times. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Michelle Demery, Purchasing Coordinator, at Michelle.Demery@npsb.la or 318-352-2358, Ext. 1155, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Bids may be mailed in or dropped off at 310 Royal Street address. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Please See Attached/Download below.
/s/ Lee Waskom Director of Business Affairs
/s/ Grant Eloi Grant Eloi, Secretary-Treasurer Natchitoches Parish School Board
Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive Bids/Proposals until Friday, June 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709, for:
Combination Walk-in Cooler/Freezer for School Year 2023-2024
Bids will be accepted until the dates and times specified.
Please find bid-related documents at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, Bids received after the date and times of opening will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Shauna Hicks, District Director, at 318-352-3438, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Please See Attached/Download below.
/s/ Lee Waskom Director of Business Affairs
/s/ Grant Eloi Grant Eloi, Secretary-Treasurer Natchitoches Parish School Board
Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive Bids/Proposals until Friday, June 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709, for:
Combination Walk-in Cooler/Freezer for School Year 2023-2024
Bids will be accepted until the dates and times specified.
Please find bid-related documents at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, Bids received after the date and times of opening will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Shauna Hicks, District Director, at 318-352-3438, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Please See Attached/Download below.
/s/ Lee Waskom Director of Business Affairs
/s/ Grant Eloi Grant Eloi, Secretary-Treasurer Natchitoches Parish School Board
Notice is hereby given that the Natchitoches Parish School Board will receive Bids/Proposals until Friday, June 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time in the School Board’s Central Office, 310 Royal Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457-5709, for:
Combination Walk-in Cooler/Freezer for School Year 2023-2024
Bids will be accepted until the dates and times specified.
Please find bid-related documents at WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. Bids/Proposals received after the date and time of opening will not be considered. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. For questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814, Bids received after the date and times of opening will not be considered. Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Shauna Hicks, District Director, at 318-352-3438, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Please See Attached/Download below.
/s/ Lee Waskom Director of Business Affairs
/s/ Grant Eloi Grant Eloi, Secretary-Treasurer Natchitoches Parish School Board
Polls closed at 8 p.m. Saturday, and here are the results from the Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 – 10 Mills Renewal – BOC – 10 Yrs.
Jack McFarland, State Representative for Winn, Jackson and parts of Bienville and Natchitoches Parishes talks about his proposed legislation and attempts to relieve local Governments of their budget problems related to fixing our roads and bridges. Representative McFarland also talks about teacher pay raises and the $1.5 Billion surplus and how to be a good steward of that budgetary windfall.
Apply now @ www.TeachingTomorrowNow.com or Attend a Pre-K Elementary School Registration and Enrollment Event in your school zone.
March 2023 -9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 8th @ L.P. Vaughn Elementary School 9th @ Fairview Alpha Elementary School 10th @ Marthaville Elementary School 13th @ Provencal Elementary School 16th @ Goldonna Elementary School
April 2023 -TBD Time 13th Goldonna Elementary School 14th Marthaville Elementary School 18th Fairview Alpha Elementary School 20th L.P. Vaughn Elementary School 24th Provencal Elementary School
Required document (s) for Pre-K Registration
Copy of child’s updated immunization record Copy of child’s birth certificate Copy of child’s social security card License/ Photo I.D.
Proof of Residence current utility bill, water bill, mortgage, or lease.
● Affidavit of Residency if you reside or live in family or friends home will require homeowners documentation of proof of residency. Proof of Income (need one of the following): ● SNAP and or Medicaid -select yes in online application. ● Two (2) CURRENT & CONSECUTIVE check stubs for EACH parent/guardian in the household ● An official letter from your employer ● A statement from the Social Security Administration, if applicable. ● If zero income, submit a Statement of No Income, ● Declaration of Irregular Income if self employed..
Melissa White, Early Childhood Coordinator 318-238-0707 Emilyn Horton, Ed.S. 318-357-7165
Dr. Greg Granger provides historical perspective to balloon surveillance, historically and the Chinese Governments recent spy balloon that crossed over the central United States. Dr. Granger talks about the intelligence and counter intelligence possibilities of last week’s balloon flight, that ended up with the USA shooting down the balloon in the Atlantic Ocean.
Senator Sharon Hewitt discusses her life in politics, her educational background and work experience and why she believes she can be an effective Governor for the State of Louisiana. Senator Hewitt emphasize the importance of economic development and other vital issues of importance during this election year.
Jess Curtis explains his thought process in accepting the new position of Head Football Coach at Natchitoches Central and his plans to make Chief Football a success
Gabe Firment joins Billy West Live to discuss the upcoming Governor’s election in Louisiana, as well as the recently reported budget surplus and the upcoming Legislative Session.
The following data, charts and reports titled “Board of Supervisors for State Colleges & Universities – 14 Day Count – Northwestern State University” show just how many students attend at the Natchitoches Campus:
14 Day Count Report – Fall 2022 Semester
Northwestern State University’s total Fall 2022 System Enrollment:9,389 (100%)
NSU-Natchitoches Campus Fall 2022 Enrollment:2,450 (26.01%)
14 Day Count Report – Fall 2021 Semester
Northwestern State University’s total Fall 2021 System Enrollment:10,735 (100%)
NSU-Natchitoches Campus Fall 2021 Enrollment:3,010 (28.03%)
Publisher’ Notes:
Nothing can be solved or repaired without first shining some light on the subject, then accepting that a problem exists and then finally starting the recovery period – Let’s go to work!
