City of Natchitoches

Blood Drive in Memory of Mike LaCaze who was an Employee in our Electric Department will be held on October 31st from 9:00am to 4:30pm at the Natchitoches Event Center.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸 Join us for our Veteran's Day Program, on November 7th at 10AM on the Riverbank Stage! We would like to personally invite all veterans and current active military members! We look forward to seeing you and celebrating all of our Veterans!

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES JOB OPPORTUNITY Position: Water Treatment Plant Operator Description: Performs maintenance work in the operation of the water treatment plant. Qualifications: Louisiana Department of Health Operator certification is preferred or be willing to work towards certification, but is not required. This position will require a work schedule of 12 hour rotating shifts. Contact: Human Resource Department Applications can be picked up at the Natchitoches Event Center located at 750 Second St, Natchitoches, LA or you can download an application at www.natchitochesla.gov and turned into the Event Center when completed. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until job is filled THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIY EMPLOYER

Today is National First Responders Day! Thank you to all of our City of Natchitoches Firefighters, Police and 911 Operators who step up every day to support and protect our communities. We appreciate you!

10/28/24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Streets Will Close to Hang Christmas Lights Tuesday, October 29th The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public of upcoming street closures. The City’s Utility Department will be hanging Christmas lights on the following streets, and there will be no thru traffic to ensure the safety of workers and motorists. Road closures will take place on Tuesday, October 29th from 6 PM – 10 PM: • Front Street from Church Street to Lafayette Street • Church Street from Church Street Bridge to 3rd Street The City of Natchitoches appreciates the public’s patience as we transform Natchitoches into the City of Lights for the holiday season.

10/21/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STREET CLOSURES - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to notify the public of the following street closures. The City’s Utility Department will be hanging Christmas lights on the following streets, there will be no thru traffic for the safety of the workers and motorists. Road closures will take place on the following dates and times: Wednesday, October 23rd - Front Street from Church Street to Touline Street (South end) – Closed from 6-10 PM Thursday, October 24th - Front Street from Church Street to Lafayette Street (North end) – Closed from 6-10 PM The City of Natchitoches appreciates the public’s patience during this time as we turn the City of Natchitoches into the City of Lights for the holiday season.

BOIL ADVISORY Natchitoches Water System PWS ID# 1069007 Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Date: October 21, 2024 For Immediate Release White Oak Lane within the City of Natchitoches Distribution System did experience a low pressure problem on October 21, 2024, in the above mentioned area of the water supply system. This drop in system pressure below 20 pounds has been caused by a water main break at the booster station in which the main had to be shut off to make repairs. Because of this drop in system pressure, the water within our water distribution system is of questionable microbiological quality. Therefore, as a precaution, the City of Natchitoches Distribution System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately for White Oak Lane. This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System. It is recommended that all consumers on White Oak Lane disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means: Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle or pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.) Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise. This Boil advisory does not affect the remainder City of Natchitoches Water Distribution System.

10/21/24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROAD CLOSURE OCTOBER 22nd WASHINGTON STREET NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to advise the public that Washington Street will be closed from Texas Street to Highland Park Drive starting Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM. This street closure is due to water line repair by the City’s Utility Department. Please adhere to detour signs during this time. When traveling near the work zone, motorists are advised to exercise caution and observe all warning signs. We thank you for your patience while repairs are underway.

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES JOB OPPORTUNITY POSITION: Beautification Worker I DESCRIPTION: Responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of trees, shrubs, and flower beds located on City property. Also, responsible for litter pick-up, grass cutting, and overall beautification of the City properties, right-of-ways, and parks. CONTACT: City of Natchitoches, Human Resources located at 750 Second Street. Applications may also be filed out or printed at NatchitochesLA.Gov. Turn into Human Resources after completed. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until positions are filled. THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL -OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Today we had a Retreat with the employees in Leadership at the City of Natchitoches. I want to thank the amazing speakers who came and shared their knowledge. Leigh Ann Gilley spoke about the difference between being a Leader and a Manager, Erin Hanners Boyt discussed putting your own Health as the number 1 priority so you can be a present, healthy Leader for your team, Katrice Below spoke about credit scores and what constitutes as a good credit score and how credit scores are determined along with benefits and risks of credit and lastly Jennifer and Jamacia, also from BOM, spoke about the different types of insurances and policies and educating everyone on asking questions and knowing what your policy covers. Thank you ladies for an amazing conference!