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🌱 What the new Natchitoches school rules mean for your student this fall

Natchitoches, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Natchitoches! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new Natchitoches school rules mean for your student this fall
  • NPSO details new arrest in April Natchitoches homicide investigation.
  • Which downtown streets will soon close for major Natchitoches roadwork?

Also on today's calendar: ROCKERS JACKSON CULP AND THE COMPANY live at... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. School Board passes new student code of conduct, expands campus healthcare, secures expanded educational grants (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches Parish families should know the School Board has approved a new 2026–2027 student handbook tightening cell phone rules, revising vape and weapon penalties, and fully lifting hair color restrictions, while easing some dress code rules at Natchitoches Junior High. The board also expanded school-based health services to NJH, accepted major grants for math, literacy, and wellness, and clarified employee pay with new stipends for specialized classrooms and club sponsors.
   

2. NPSO detectives arrest Natchitoches man in April homicide investigation (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches Parish detectives have charged 21-year-old Tyvion L. Hooper of Natchitoches with second-degree murder and related offenses in the April shooting death of 18-year-old Damarion Lewis on Independence Drive. Investigators are still piecing together what happened and are asking anyone with tips or home surveillance footage to contact the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau.
   

3. Natchitoches announces construction will start soon on Second Street & Touline Street (kalb.com) — Major street work in downtown Natchitoches will close sections of Second and Touline streets starting Wednesday, June 17, as crews replace deteriorated pavement and underground water, sewer, and drainage lines. Drivers will need to detour and move parked cars off these blocks during each phase, but utility service should mostly stay on while this $2.3 million state-supported project is completed.
   

4. Oklahoma man in custody related to online exploitation of Natchitoches Parish juvenile (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches Parish deputies have secured felony warrants against an Oklahoma man accused of online exploitation involving a local juvenile, following a detailed High Tech Crime Bureau investigation. Sheriff Stuart Wright urges parents to closely monitor children’s internet use, report suspicious contacts immediately, and contact NPSO if they have information that could help identify additional victims.
   

5. NPSO utilizes all-terrain equipment to recover disabled senior citizens' vehicle near Marthaville (westcentralsbest.com) — A senior couple from Zwolle turned to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office after their vehicle became stuck on a rough private road near Marthaville while driving to Natchitoches. Deputies later used all‑terrain equipment to locate the disabled car, after previously helping the couple safely reach their Natchitoches home. Locals can read more details via the Natchitoches Parish Journal link.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 19
  • Park Closed
    Cane River Creole National Park 400 Rapides Dr. (Headquarters), Natchitoches, LA 71457
    9:00 am
    • Saturday June 20
  • Freedom to Create
    Cane River Creole National Park 400 Rapides Dr. (Headquarters), Natchitoches, LA 71457
    10:00 am
    • Saturday July 25
  • Natchitoches Farmer’s Market →
    Downtown Natchitoches, 701-799 4th St, Natchitoches
    9:00 am

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Ok Natchitoches! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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