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‘Rosa Parks is the type of person I strive to be like. If it wasn’t for her, we’d probably still be sitting in the back of the bus.’
-Whitney Moore
students reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin luther King Jr.
Students in Mr. Lane’s English class at Natchitoches Central High School honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with speeches on their heroes. Many touched upon subjects close to home—su...
Jan 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ivory Dee Augustus with her sons. From left are Lee Jones Sr., Wilmer Jones Jr. Alex Jones, Roger Hamilton, Ralph Hamilton, Mark Hamilton Sr., Daniel Hamilton, Anthony Hamilton Sr., Matthew Hamilton and Jason Augustus. Not pictured is Alvin Jones.
Family celebrates 80-year-old matriarch
More than 80 family members, church members and friends joined Ivory Dee Augustus at the Natchitoches Event Center to celebrate her eightieth birthday Saturday, Dec. 29. The event included dinner ...
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From left, Chris King, Emalie Dunn, Rebecca Roy and Natalie Istre plan to bring back concepts of arts integration and creative, active learning to their schools in Natchitoches. These educators are fellows in the Louisiana A+ program.
Paper, pencils and pipe cleaners: Pre-institute looks at arts integration as a tool for school reform and student achievement
A group of Natchitoches educators visited New Orleans for a pre-institute hosted by the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) and the Louisiana A+ Schools (LAA+), that was targeted to help ...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Time for Wine: Post-holiday is a bargain time for quality wine
I am excited to be “back in the saddle” again writing the wine column for the Natchitoches Times. Thanks to Amanda and Carolyn for putting in the time to bring this column back to life. I hope you...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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NSU beauties will compete in Lady of the Bracelet Pageant
The Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Pageant will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.   Tickets are $5. NSU and BPCC@NSU students are admitted free with a...
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Religious differences can be funny
The coffee drinkers club let allowed me to join. It was a close vote to let the Methodist preacher matriculate with such a learned group of men. In true Socratic fashion I plan to sit and liste...
Jan 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Winners of Downriver Christmas Lighting Contest are presented with plaques
The Terrel Delphin Jr. Lighting Contest winners lit up the community with their holiday spirit. Each year, the Christmas Downriver Lighting Contest Judging Committee travels the Cane River area’s ...
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‘Yes we need a bike lane. I’ve seen that in other cities. Bikers have to be on the road too. You don’t want to see people killed. I’d like to see them on Front Street and East Natchitoches.’
Should Natchitoches put in bicycle lanes?
According to an online poll at www.natchitochestimes.com, 92 percent of voters would like to see bike lanes and paths throughout the parish. In a street survey, every person approached thought tha...
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From left are coffee drinkers Gean Knecht, Roger Williams, Don Mims and David Clark.
Walter P. Ledet Coffee Club continues legacy of community service
Coach Walter Ledet was known for his ability to inspire others on and off the athletic field. His contributions to Natchitoches are many. Though Ledet passed away in December, his spirit lives on. ...
Jan 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local celebrity to host art show at LSMSA
A collection of works by former Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts faculty member Brother Michael David Elvestrom is on display through January at the school’s art gallery. The show...
Jan 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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