Planning commission asks parish council to consider zoning changes to promote data centers and alternative energy The Natchitoches Parish planning commission voted unanimously to ask the parish council to consider zoning amendments that would allow data centers and alternative energy projects after a presentation from Matt Johnson of the Rapides Area Planning Commission about permitting and a state statute that limits waiving public hearings.

Natchitoches Parish Planning Commission is pushing for zoning changes that could pave the way for cutting-edge data centers and alternative energy plants!

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Planning commission to notify owner and move public hearing after neighbors raise concerns about potential sober-living home After neighbors raised concerns about an apparent sober-living operation at 199 Julien Drive, the Natchitoches Parish Planning Commission voted to send the property owner a written notice to submit a formal application and moved consideration of the matter to a public hearing; the parish attorney said federal disability law may constrain local regulation and will research legal options.

Neighbors are raising alarms about a potential unpermitted sober-living facility at 199 Julien Drive, prompting the planning commission to take action.

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Natchitoches Parish superintendent outlines staggered-start plan, proposes busing and low-cost childcare as mitigation Superintendent Dr. Eloy updated the board on a proposed staggered school-start schedule and proposed mitigation steps — in-district transfer busing for employees, targeted before/after-school care and expanded routing analysis — while board members requested more route-level data before a December vote.

Natchitoches Parish Schools are considering a staggered start schedule that could reshape how families navigate their mornings, with potential solutions for childcare already in the mix!

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