10-05-2025
Natchitoches mayor: Economic development board prompted by paper mill closure
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Mayor Ronnie Williams delivers this week's yearly State of the City address.
Mayor Williams said his annual address was delayed until May after International Paper announced the unexpected closure of the Red River Paper Mill in Campti. In his address, Williams reflected on the community's resilience while sharing updates on infrastructure, neighborhood development, public safety, and job growth efforts.
'Our mindset is to continue to position the City of Natchitoches as a business-friendly community. With that in mind, I will formulate a seven to ten-person economic development board composed of local business leaders who are wholeheartedly committed to the success of our city,' Williams said.
He continued to say that the city would continue to seek new opportunities for job growth after the mill closure.
You can watch the entire State of the City address here.
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