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• Source of boom still not determined

  March 8, 2010 8:42 PM

   The source of a loud boom heard in parts of Bienville, Red River, Jackson, Natchitoches and Winn parishes late Monday afternoon has not been traced to any kind of pipeline explosion -- so authorities were trying to find out if there was a sonic boom.  The concussion from the boom... more »

• Griffin's Arklatex: Cane River National Heritage Trail Play Video

  March 1, 2010 6:05 AM

      Bob's touring Creole plantation homes and getting a taste of Louisiana's past.  He's visiting the Cane River National Heritage Trail in Natchitoches Parish.  Much of the region is privately owned, but a few of the homes are open to the public.  The Oakland and Magnolia Plantation units of the... more »

• Valley reports more than 7000 outages

  February 12, 2010 10:52 AM

  Valley Electric Company reported thousands of power outages a little after 10 a.m. today. The company covers eight parishes, seven of which are currently undergoing maintenance restoration, with crews out working on power lines, according to a company spokesperson. The current outages for the following parishes are as listed:... more »

• National Weather Service confirms four tornadoes in area on Wednesday

  January 22, 2010 6:37 PM

   The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes hit Harrison County, Texas; Sabine County, Texas; and Natchitoches Parish in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon.  The one that hit just west of Waskom, Texas, was by far the strongest -- a category EF3 storm carrying winds of 150-165 mph, the Weather... more »

• Killing in Natchitoches Play Video

  January 21, 2010 9:36 PM

    The yellow crime scene tape has started to fade, but the memories of the shocking and deadly crime haven't. One man was killed and two others wounded when Natchitoches police say someone opened fire on them. The suspect lived across the street and had been for the last... more »

• Natchitoches police report weekend killing

  January 18, 2010 3:49 PM

  Natchitoches police are investigating a weekend killing. Officers responding to a Sunday morning call found the body of 25-year-old Lee Ottis Payne Jr. of Natchitoches lying face down in the street. A police press release says Payne had several gunshot wounds to the head and upper body, according to The... more »

• Governor Jindal's North Louisiana appointments

  January 15, 2010 9:11 AM

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has announced appointments to varous boards across the state.  Here are the four appointees in North Louisiana:  --  Randy Lucky of Shreveport, administrative assistant to the Caddo Parish Commission, will serve as an at-large member of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council. ... more »

• Weather leads to school closures

  January 11, 2010 11:10 AM

  Parents are picking up their children at Natchitoches Parish schools. Many schools are closed today or closed at 11 a.m. due to low water pressure from adverse weather conditions. Click the Winter Weather icon for a list of school closures in the ArkLaTex. more »

• One dead, two wounded in Natchitoches shooting Play Video

  January 7, 2010 12:50 PM

  One man was killed and two others were wounded in a drug-related shooting at a Natchitoches house, police said. A neighbor of the man who died has been arrested.   Police officers who answered a report of gunfire on Powell Street Wednesday afternoon found two men in the front living... more »

• Search being conducted for missing Natchitoches woman

  January 5, 2010 4:21 PM

  Natchitoches Parish sheriff’s deputies are investigating the disappearance of a Natchitoches woman who was last seen three weeks ago.  Sheriff Victor Jones Jr. said Clara Patricia “Patty” Bynog, 47, was last seen leaving her home on Sunday, Dec. 13. She was reported missing on Dec. 18.  There has been no... more »

• Natchitoches recognized as part of statewide initiative

  December 17, 2009 10:22 AM

  Several Natchitoches sites were just announced as some of the best in Louisiana for those individuals 50 and above. The announcement was made in New Orleans Tuesday by the Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu and Encore Louisiana as part of the results of the "Top 50 for 50+"... more »

• Five arrested in double shooting in Natchitoches Play Video

  December 16, 2009 4:52 PM

  Four men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another in Natchitoches. Two are accused of the shootings and the others are charged with providing assistance afterward.  The shootings occurred over the weekend at a house on Pavie... more »

• Man killed in Natchitoches Parish wreck

  December 15, 2009 4:37 PM

   A Natchitoches man was killed early today when his car ran off a state highway and overturned.   Killed was Brian R. McGrath, 26.   State Police said driving on Louisiana 494 about 12:30 a.m. when his Ford Mustang ran off the right side of the road. The car then... more »

• Festival of Lights continues this Saturday, street closures announced

  December 9, 2009 2:43 PM

  The Natchitoches Festival of Lights continues this weekend in downtown Natchitoches. Live musical entertainment will be provided on Saturday, Dec. 12 on the downtown riverbank featuring the Natchitoches Nazarene Choir at 2 p.m. Later that evening, Avery Michaels and Exit 209 will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.... more »

• Snow in the City of Lights

  December 4, 2009 3:57 PM

  Snow in Natchitoches began falling around 2:30 this afternoon in the downtown area, as the city preps for thousands of visitors tomorrow for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights. Join KTBS 3 News at 5 & 6. We'll take you live to Natchitoches and show you what to expect... more »

• The power of the law

  December 3, 2009 3:07 PM

  300,000 Christmas bulbs aren't the only things powered by electricity in downtown Natchitoches these days. Natchitoches Police Officer Ross Desadier patrols the downtown area and says the electric-powered patrol car he's been driving since July will be especially ideal for the streets of Natchitoches this weekend when the city... more »

• LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri named Grand Marshal for Christmas parade

  November 25, 2009 11:08 AM

  LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be the Grand Marshal of the 2009 Natchitoches Christmas Festival Parade. Mainieri is the current head coach of the Louisiana State University Baseball Team and led the team to become the 2009 NCAA National Champions. In 2009, Mainieri was named both the National... more »

• On the road in Natchitoches Play Video

  November 19, 2009 12:11 PM

  Chrissi Coile, Sherri Talley and Trish Williford are joined by the Christmas Belles at Merci Beaucoup restaurant in Natchitoches for the KTBS 3 Community Caravan. Be sure and join us tonight at 6:30pm on KPXJ CW 21 for our special "It's OK to say Merry Christmas" live from the banks... more »

• Volunteer hit, killed by pickup outside Natchitoches Council on Aging office Play Video

  November 17, 2009 10:28 PM

   Doug Byers, who volunteered to help senior citizens, died outside the Natchitoches Council on Aging office on Tuesday when a pickup careened out of control and hit him.  The truck whose 72-year-old driver told police he wasn't sure how he lost control as he was backing out, also crashed into... more »

• Natchitoches to turn on lights for Christmas Festival this weekend Play Video

  November 16, 2009 3:27 PM

  It's the official start of the Festival of Lights season for the City of Natchitoches. The city will "Turn on the Holidays" this Saturday with an entire day of free family entertainment in downtown Natchitoches. The highlight of the event will be the official turning on of thousands... more »

• Griffin's Arklatex: City of Lights Play Video

  November 16, 2009 5:50 AM

      Bob's getting into the Christmas spirit!  He's hanging out on the banks of the Cane River.  The City of Lights is gearing up for the annual Christmas Festival.  It's all part of his latest Griffin's Arklatex. more »

• Natchitoches residents protest what they call racial injustice Play Video

  November 9, 2009 9:33 PM

  Some concered citizens in the city of Natchitoches organized a march to the City Council meeting tonight.  More than 100 people filled the room to voice concerns about what they believe is racial injustice in their city.  The president of the Louisiana Chapter of the NAACP was present to support... more »

• City of Lights prepares to shine

  November 9, 2009 6:43 PM

  It's only the beginning of  November, but it's not too early for one Ark-La-Tex city to start cranking up the Christmas festivities.  It's time for the annual Festival of Lights in Natchitoches. Utility crews are hard at work lighting up the Cane Riv.er. They're placing christmas lights on the river... more »

• Natchitoches prepares for holiday festival

  November 9, 2009 6:29 PM

  It's only the beginning of  November, but it's not too early for one Ark-La-Tex city to start cranking up the Christmas festivities. It's time for the annual Festival of Lights in Natchitoches. Utility crews are hard at work lighting up the Cane River. They're placing christmas lights on the river... more »

• Cane River Lake closed

  November 2, 2009 4:19 PM

  Cane River Lake is closed to all traffic including property owners, until further notice due to high water. more »

• Witch Way to Main Street

  October 21, 2009 10:46 AM

  Natchitoches Mayor Wayne McCullen (pictured) is encouraging residents to take part in Witch Way to Main Street festivities on Halloween. Front Street and the Cane River Lake riverbank will turn goulish on October 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children 12 years old and under will be... more »

• Natchitoches woman jailed after teen's murder Play Video

  October 19, 2009 1:09 PM

  A 29-year-old woman is behind bars in Natchitoches following the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy. Natchitoches Police report Tanesha Hardy was arrested yesterday. Police were called to the Riverview Inn Apartments just before midnight Saturday night. Officers found the body of the victim with several gunshot wounds. ... more »

• Natchitoches prepares for the holidays

  October 16, 2009 5:56 PM

  One of the busiest Arklatex cities during the holidays is Natchitoches.  And this year, they aren't letting the slumping economy get them down.  They are busier than ever preparing for the upcoming Christmas season, and embracing the fall - watching the excitement transform into green.  Jennifer Gray reports. more »

• Remembered and honored...forever

  October 9, 2009 2:38 PM

  A memorial wall was presented to the families of 8 soldiers who gave their lives in the execution of their duties while serving with the men of Alpha Troop 108th Cavalry "Dragoon". The presentation was made during a special ceremony this morning in Natchitoches, Louisiana. more »

• 55th annual Fall Pilgrimage Play Video

  October 7, 2009 8:02 AM

        Step back in time and experience the charm this weekend as Natchitoches showcases its national historic homes and plantations during its 55th annual Fall Pilgrimage.  The Candlelight Tour of Homes is Friday night from 7:00 to 9:30.  Then on Saturday and Sunday you can take the Cane River... more »

• Entries being accepted for lighted boat parade

  October 1, 2009 1:58 PM

  The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is now accepting applications for the 2009 Christmas Festival Lighted Boat Parade. The parade lights up Cane River Lake in downtown Natchitoches on Friday, December 4th at 6 p.m. Barges, boats, canoes, virtually anything that floats safely can enter. There is no entry fee;... more »

• Natchitoches Front Street up for national award

  September 30, 2009 9:10 PM

  Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary William Ankner was in Natchitoches Wednesday to inspect the completed work on Front Street.  The project is one of the top 10 finalists in the country to be considered for the 2009 America's Transportation Award and people's Choice Award.  The public is asked... more »

• Natchitoches Christmas Fest poster unveiled

  September 28, 2009 3:10 PM

  The Natchitoches Arts Council has unveiled the 30th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival Poster. This year's poster was created by 10-year-old Madalyn Sibley of League City, Texas. Madalyn learned about the Christmas Festival Poster contest from her grandmother, Natchitoches resident Adele Scott. The theme for this year's poster is... more »

• Main Street Program ends on a musical note

  September 21, 2009 3:39 PM

  The Natchitoches Main Street Program's Alive After 5 Program concludes this coming Saturday with an outdoor musical concert. It'll be held on the southern end of Front Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and feature Hardrick Rivers. The concert is free to the public. more »

• Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Play Video

  September 17, 2009 5:58 AM

      Rick Rowe headed south to check out our latest 50 Cities Back to School Stop.  It's 26 years old and it's graduating some of the best and brightest students in Louisiana!  The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts is at the top of its game when it... more »

• Remembering fallen comrads

  September 11, 2009 3:25 PM

  The Natchitoches Fire Department joins the ranks of firefighters across the country in remembering the events of 9/11 and those who lost their lives in the line of duty. more »

• Happy 107th Birthday, Elizabeth Hamilton!

  August 28, 2009 4:14 PM

  The Natchitoches Council on Aging sponsored a birthday celebration today honoring Ms. Elizabeth Hamilton. According to records, Ms. Hamilton was born August 28, 1902. Many dignitaries, family and friends were on hand to help celebrate. more »

• Motocycle crash kills Provencal man

  August 18, 2009 12:49 PM

  A crash in Natchitoches Parish Monday afternoon killed Thomas R. Faro II of Provencal. According to Louisiana State Police Troop E, an SUV was stopped on LA Hwy 6 about 2 miles west of I-49. The driver was preparing to turn left into a private drive. Faro failed to... more »

• Natchitoches house fire

  August 4, 2009 9:09 AM

  A home in the city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, was substantially damaged this morning in a house fire. The Natchitoches Fire Department arrived at about 3:30am at a home that was already ‘fully involved' in flames. Crews battled the blaze for about two hours before the fire was extinguished. Fortunately,... more »

• Swimming for tennis

  July 27, 2009 8:18 AM

  Dr. Harry Briggs, 88, political science professor, will be making a two-mile swim across Cross Lake this morning. This is the tenth year Briggs has braved the waves to benefit Northwestern State University tennis programs. He starts from the Lowe-McFarland American Legion Post on South Lakeshore Drive just... more »

• Road closed in Bienville Parish

  July 13, 2009 11:06 AM

  The LA 153 bridge in Bienville Parish is closed for the next four days for piling repairs. The bridge is located 4.19 miles north of the Natchitoches Parish Line and 4.99 miles south of the junction of LA 4. more »

• Natchitoches to host USSSA World Series Baseball Tournament

  July 1, 2009 3:31 PM

  The City of Natchitoches will serve as the host site for the USSSA 9-year-old World Series Baseball Tournament. The World Series tournament will be held July 5-12 at the East Natchitoches Recreation Complex. Opening ceremonies will be held on the downtown riverbank on Sunday, July 5 at approximately 7... more »

• Downtown police officer named to Historic District

  June 29, 2009 12:45 PM

  Sgt. Ross Desadier has been named as Natchitoches' Downtown/Historic District police officer. Beginning this week, Sgt. Desadier will begin patrolling both the residential and commercial areas of the district. Sgt. Desadier will provide stricter security in the Historic District on a day to day basis, in addition to... more »

• Unexpected bus stop

  June 23, 2009 11:01 AM

  Imagine being stranded on the freeway, in a hot metal school bus, and in these temperatures! That's what happened to some Natchitoches students on the way to a field trip this morning. Their bus broke down on 3132 South of I-20. They were able to coast to a... more »

• Looking for something to do this weekend?

  June 19, 2009 1:01 PM

  Here's a quick glance at a few of the events happening this weekend across the ArkLaTex. T-Bone Walker Blues Festival /Music City Texas Theatre in Linden/Friday and Saturday Movies and Moonbeams featuring "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"/Southern Hills Park in Shreveport/8:30 p.m. Friday Shreveport Farmers' Market... more »

• Fathers to be celebrated at Cane River Green Market

  June 17, 2009 4:39 PM

  Cane River Green Market, Natchitoches' local farmers market, will continue its 2009 season on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown riverbank. This Saturday at the Cane River Green Market, in honor of Father's Day, dads will receive free caricatures. These complimentary pencil portraits... more »

• Natchitoches deputy charged with DWI in boating accident

  June 11, 2009 4:30 PM

  A Natchitoches Parish sheriffs deputy has been arrested on a series of charges, including DWI, in connection with a boat crash last month that injured five people. Deputy Joseph C. Townsend, 27, surrendered to state Wildlife and Fisheries agents on Wednesday and was booked on charges of DWI, vehicular negligent... more »

• Veteran's mother involved in case of mistaken identity

  March 11, 2009 6:39 PM

  A case of mistaken identity is causing more grief for a Natchitoches mother whose son was killed in Iraq. It all began when police say 20-year-old Whitney Washington got into a fight with another woman in Wal-Mart yesterday evening. Natchitoches police say Washington stabbed the victim three... more »

• Where did that cougar come from?

  December 1, 2008 5:44 PM

  Local wildlife and fisheries officials are still baffled at how a cougar wound up in a Bossier City neighborhood Sunday afternoon. "We think he was just roaming around possibly came out of Texas and just came up and hit the Red river and started going north.  For a cougar,... more »

• Northwest Louisiana schools open Thursday

  September 3, 2008 4:27 PM

  The Northwest Louisiana schools that were closed because of Hurricane Gustav will reopen on Thursday. The school districts that are reopening are in Red River, Bossier, Caddo, Natchitoches, Bienville, Lincoln, Sabine, Webster and DeSoto parishes. Jindal over the weekend ordered schools throughout the state closed so that some... more »

• Deselle denied early parole

  December 3, 2007 5:15 PM

  A confessed child killer will remain in prison after the Louisiana Parole Board unanimously rejected his request for an early release. Phillip Deselle has spent 17 years of his 50 year sentence for killing 11 year old victim Averie Evans. Deselle attended today's hearing by video-conference. "I'm not... more »

• 3-year-old killed in Natchitoches wreck

  October 30, 2007 3:24 PM

  A 3-year-old boy was killed Monday afternoon in a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer rig on Louisiana Highway 9 in Natchitoches Parish. The accident happened about 4:35 p.m. in the Creston community. State Police said a Chevy Malibu driven by Billy Ray Nelson, 30, of... more »

• Two men found shot along Natchitoches highway

  October 22, 2007 6:45 AM

  Two men were found shot -- one of them fatally -- around midnight today alongside a street in Natchitoches. A sheriff's deputy found the men in the 500 block of Highway 504. Christopher Bynog, 29, of Natchitoches was dead. The driver of the van,... more »

• Natchitoches teen charged with hitting another student at school

  September 21, 2007 5:43 PM

  Natchitoches Police have arrested a 17-year-old Natchitoches Central High School student on charges he hit another student in an incident in a gymnasium dressing room. Demetrius Holden, 17, was booked on a charge of simple battery. He was issued a summons to come to court to answer the... more »

• Natchitoches teen killed in overnight wreck

  August 31, 2007 9:21 AM

  A Natchitoches teenager was killed early today when her pickup ran off a rain-slick Natchitoches Parish road and overturned. She was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected, Louisiana State Police said. Shelley Simmons, 17, died about 2:30 a.m. on Central Loop Road.... more »

• Teen dead after morning wreck in Natchitoches Parish

  August 31, 2007 7:03 AM

  A teenager is dead after an early morning wreck in Natchitoches Parish. It happened on Central Loop in Robeline, early Friday morning. The coroner tells us a truck rolled over. Two people were inside, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl. The female died. The man told officers the... more »

• Natchitoches water problem fixed, but residents still asked to conserve

  August 27, 2007 6:12 PM

  Officials in Natchitoches, La., said today they have repaired a break in the city's water-distribution system and restored service to everyone -- but they are still asking residents to conserve water usage. A broken water valve in an elevated storage tank caused water to leak out, but that... more »