Billy West Live

Ronnie Williams responds to Lee Posey Paid for by Ronnie Williams for Mayor

Lee Posey asked to appear on Billy West Live to address Mayor Ronnie Williams claims that Lee Posey abandoned the City of Natchitoches during Hurricane Laura Paid for by the Lee Posey for Mayor campaign.

Dr. Jones confirms the naming of the basketball court at NSU will be named in honor of Mike McConathy in a ceremony this fall. Dr. Jones also talks about the NSU delegations recent trip to the Washington Mardi Gras to discuss Federal monetary support in lieu of any pending State budget cuts

Dr Jones outlines his strategic plan to increase on-campus enrollment and the future of NSU

Dr.  Granger gives historical perspective to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Biden Administrations’ options to respond

James Below Jr. discusses his ideas and plans for the future of Natchitoches as candidate for Mayor. Reverend Below highlights the issues he believes are important for the future of Natchitoches

Former Natchitoches Mayor Lee Posey discusses the upcoming election and his ideas for addressing the crime issue, tourism and economic development

Former State Senator Don Kelly warns about a second Trump Presidency and his concern about extremist politics in America

Don Kelly discusses John Bel Edwards tenure as Governor of Louisiana and predicts how Louisiana can move forward with new Governor-Elect Jeff Landry

Coach McCorkle identifies his priority’s for handling his roster/recruiting/transfer portal issues Photo: NSU Demon Football

Coach McCorkle talks about his family and educational/coaching experience how he intends to move forward from the recent turmoil within the Demon Football Program

Staci Scott from the Ware Youth Facility in Red River Parish talks to Billy West about the high cost of juvenile detention - over $9,000 per month ($300.00 per night x 30 days, per juvenile) in the Ware Youth Facility.

Mayor Williams addresses his accomplishments and plans for Natchitoches moving forward

John Salter confirms that he has no plans to return Natchitoches Parish to the Police Jury form of Government, and talks in detail about solving the obvious road condition problems that plague the citizens of Natchitoches Parish.  John will make it a priority to return trust and transparency to Parish Government. Salter won the Runoff Election on November 18, 2023.

Candidate for Sheriff Steve Pezant thanks his supporters and offers his support to Sheriff Wright in the future.

Sheriff Stuart Wright thanks the voters and discuss his plans moving forward

Sheriff Wright discusses his career as Sheriff and as a former Prosecutor of violent crime in Natchitoches Parish. Juvenile crime are issues discussed and Sheriff Wright talks about the challenges facing our society, as well as why he  feels the citizens of Natchitoches Parish should re-elect him Sheriff on November 18, 2023. All candidates for  Parish wide office were  invited to join Billy West...

Steve Pezant discusses his career in law enforcement and the need for Juvenile justice reform and more emphasis on community policing. Steve discusses the need for more beds for juvenile offenders and his ideas on these difficult challenges. Steve asks the citizens of Natchitoches Parish to elect him Sheriff of Natchitoches Parish. The election is Saturday November 18,2023. All candidates for Pari...

Election Day is November 18,2023 and Latorria Freeman discusses her educational background and her 20 year experience as a fraud investigator for United Health Care. Roads and fiscal responsibility are the focal points of her campaign. All candidates for Parish wide offices were invited to join Billy West.

Public Information Officer (PIO) Greely addresses the current state of the investigation into the murder of Ronnie Caldwell, the NSU football player killed on Oct 12th.

NSU Tight End Travon Jones talks in detail about the decision to suspend football for the 2023 season without player input and that 75% of the team wants to play the rest of this years games Photo: NSU Athletics

NSU QB Tyler Vander Waal describes in great detail, the events of the week that lead to the cancellation of the 2023 NSU football season

Attorneys Troy Pradia and Helen Daniel-Holman join Billy to discuss their proposed lawsuit against NSU, Brad Laird the apartment complex where the incident occurred.

Dr. Jones discusses the process and decision to cancel football for the balance of the 2023 Season and the resignation of Brad Laird as the Head Football Coach of NSU.

Dr. Greg Granger provides historical context to the Israeli/Hamas conflict and discusses his thoughts and predictions and concerns for US citizens. Dr. Granger outlines his beliefs that the Hamas attach has united a very divided Israel, as well as his thoughts on US involvement in the conflict. Note: This interview was recorded on October 11, 2023 at 3pm.