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2 accused of injecting Colfax man with drugs, leading to his death, booked in Rapides jail
Two of the three people arrested in the death of a Colfax man have been booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1, according to online jail records. Jessica Marie Bledsoe, 29, and Michael Shane Taylor, 38, both were booked into jail on April 16 on charges of second-degree murder. Bail was set for both at $200,000.
Power line down on La. Hwy 156 in Goldonna
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - UPDATE: All lanes open. Drive carefully. At 4:20 p.m., Goldonna Town Marshal Lawrence Sampey contacted the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s reporting a power line down in the 1700 block of La. Hwy 156 in Goldonna. The road is expected to be closed for 30-45 minutes...
Konner Davis gets late-season buck
Konner Davis killed this buck with a 20 6/8-inch inside spread and 22-inch main beams on Jan. 22, 2024 in Kelly, La. The buck’s G2’s measured 9 7/8 inches. He had been after this buck most of the year after seeing him on his game camera. The Duke’s Hardware Rice Bran and the Mathews Tri-Ax was more than enough to seal the deal on his late season buck.
Volunteers needed for Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival
The 2024 Natchitoches-Northwestern State University Folk Festival is seeking volunteers to join the fun and experience the festival from within. Every year the festival relies on volunteers to help with the various components such as providing security and other positions as needed. Volunteers will work inside air-conditioned Prather Coliseum and will be needed from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday July 20.
Continued improvement from both units highlights Delaney Bowl
NATCHTIOCHES, La. (NSU) - Throughout the spring season, Northwestern State has aimed to improve each day and each week. NSU has done just that, as evidenced by the annual spring game, the Delaney Bowl, as each unit made big plays during the game. “Over the 15 days of practice, if...
Basketball: Demons add Kilgore College forward Willie Williams
NATCHITOCHES, La. (NSU) - Adding size was on Rick Cabrera’s agenda for his 2024 Northwestern State men’s basketball signing class. The second-year Demon coach did just that Friday with the addition of Kilgore College’s Willie Williams. A 6-foot-8, 235-pounder, Williams comes to Natchitoches after spending one year...
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