NATCHITOCHES, La. — Voters across Louisiana will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in local, state and federal races.
Polling locations will open at 6 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m.
In addition to candidate races, voters will consider 10 proposed constitutional amendments. Election officials encourage residents with questions regarding polling locations, registration status or ballot information to visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office website for additional information.
NATCHITOCHES, La. — Local high school football teams were in action Friday night as the regular season continued.
The Natchitoches Central Chiefs earned their first victory of the season with a 27-14 upset of Haughton. The win improved the Chiefs to 1-8 on the year and handed Haughton its first loss of the season. Natchitoches Central will close out the regular season against Huntington. [newsbreak.com]
The St. Mary’s Tigers cruised past Ringgold in a shutout victory.
Meanwhile, the Lakeview Gators fell to Jonesboro-Hodge, 52-0, in district action.
The regular season enters its final stretch this week as area teams prepare for postseason play.
The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday evening on Amulet Street.
On October 31, 2026, around 6:06 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Amulet Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon officers’ arrival they located the victim, Tamela Berguin (B/F, 55 y.o.a. of Natchitoches), suffering from several stab wounds. Tamela Berguin was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office as a result of her injuries.
Officers on scene were able to locate Darrell Davis (B/M, 33 y.o.a. of Natchitoches), the suspect, inside the residence and he was arrested without incident.
Darrell Davis is charged with Second Degree Murder and has been placed in the Lasalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
The Natchitoches Police Department would like to thank the Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern State University Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Gavin Watson at (318) 951-0786. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.