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Actress cast in Jack Black flick 'Bernie'
By Andrew Shirley Former Natchitoches resident Fern Luker has spent 40 years working as an actor and director, but she's getting a shot on the big screen after being cast in the Jack Black film "Be...
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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NSU art alumnus finds success in film industry at ‘full throttle’
A frightening brush with danger on an industrial site changed Kirk Martin's life and career. The incident prompted the Northwestern State University alumnus to use his skills as an artist in Louis...
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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North Central La. Fellowship of COGIC will have pre-musical Saturday, official meet to follow
District 11 of the North Central Louisiana Fellowship of the Church of God in Christ Holy Convocation will have a pre-musical Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. During the pre-musical Saturday, the Jon...
Jun 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Who’d turn down a gift hoping for another?
I was taking the short cut through Wal-Mart this morning. I was on my way to the doggie treat section. If you want a growing stock, I suggest the doggie treat industry because I am single-handedl...
Jun 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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What's Your Line?
As you may imagine, seeking the surname Bacon leads to many misunderstandings. The uses of bacon in casseroles, salads and sandwiches are abundant. As I struggle to find Thomas Bacon, visions of...
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Jackie Raggio, 47, savors every moment with her family while she awaits a heart transplant. From left are Kimberly Raggio, Braylen Patrick and Jackie and James Raggio.
Waiting on a heart: Woman prays for life-saving phone call
It seems strange that a woman as loving and "big-hearted" as Jacqueline Metoyer Raggio has a heart functioning at only 10 percent. The 47-year-old clings to her faith, family and friends as she anx...
Jun 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Real men wear hats, not ties
What happened to hats? Real men used to wear hats. They were part of business attire. I guess cowboys are the only real man any more; they seem to be the last segment of society still wearing real ...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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What's Your Line?
This week, Americans remembered those who died in the service of this country as we celebrated Memorial Day. Today, we spotlight a deceased Natchitoches veteran who lost his life at much too youn...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dr. Paul Nagel gets to know the students at NSU Elementary Lab School. On front row, from left, are Ethan Brown, Liam Conn, Sydney Fuller, Aubrey Houghtby and Hannah Roquemore. On second row are Gavin McConathy, Jacob Peveto and Nagel. On back row are Avery Summerlin, Olivia Walker, Whitt Scott, Chloe Byrd, Dalton Augustus, Austin Lorenz, Addison Nagel, Lexie Cook, Houston Walker, Cooper Hudson, Taylor Jordan, Reed Walker and Caleb Weaver.
First graders use critical thinking skills to learn geography
First graders in Donna Beauboeuf's classroom at NSU Middle Lab School completed a yearlong project where they learned about geography and utilizing critical thinking skills. In September 2011, Dr...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The McCullen family celebrates another victorious election. From left are Michelle McCullen Posey, Wayne and Sandra McCullen and Lauren Posey.
Mayor sums up his 12-year career and chats about retirement
Four years ago, Mayor Wayne McCullen took an hour out of his day to chat with me (an NSU senior at the time) about what it takes to do his job. My class assignment was to interview three people who...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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