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From left are Louise Becton, Lieutenant General Julius Becton, Bill Allen and Judy Allen. Due to his rank, Lt. Gen. Becton was able to get the Allens red section tickets to the inaugural parade. Bill Allen will include Lt. Gen. Becton in his presentation on African American history to the Council on Aging Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Inauguration visit holds a surprise
“It’s the beginning of history,” Bill Allen said after attending President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. Allen and his spouse, Judy, traveled to our nation’s capital to see President Obama sw...
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Demon Dazzlers from left are Allison Dupre, Captain Rachael McGee, Falon Jackson, Rachel Harper, Co Captain Robin Wilder, Apryl Jenkins, Katie Bethard, Tiffany Freeman, Kim Gallow, Taylor Walker, Micalee Jeansonne and Addie Wilson. Not pictured is Breanna Collier.

 
Dance team prepares to dazzle at competition
The Northwestern State University Demon Dazzlers are looking forward to the American Dance and Drill competition. The Demon Dazzlers, NSU’s Dance Team, have been rehearsing for their March 23 compe...
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From left are members of Theta Chi Fraternity, Eta Omicron Chapter, Tylor Wilson, service chair Daniel Thiels, Denver Clark, president Austin McCann, Dillon Roy, Riley McCalister, Ontrez Shyne and Hector Pena, Jr. Not pictured is Chas Wilson. Theta Chi Fraternity, a service organization, offered to help D.O.V.E.S. Inc. move items that were donated after the shelter ran an ad in the Natchitoches Times asking for large household items like couches, beds, tables and chairs. “We are grateful for such a wonderful and supportive community”, states D.O.V.E.S. Program Coordinator, Sharon Durham.
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Andrew Fontenot loves his dog Samantha. Samantha is a rescue who is approximately 5 years old. She has become the 2-year-old’s best friend and playmate. His parents, Ched and Gwen Fontenot, are excited to purchase a ticket for the portrait raffle. “What better way to preserve the memories of a beloved family pet,” states Gwen.
Hope for Paws is raffling tickets for personalized puppy portraits
Natchitoches Hope for Paws, in conjunction with local artist Jordan Wade, is raffling off two 8 x 10 personalized puppy watercolor portraits. Winners will provide Jordan with a photograph of their...
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Fill time with care and you will harvest rewards
What will you do now that football is over? This time of year is difficult for me. I am a football fan. I think I might be a football addict. I grew up in a state where there were two major groups...
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The handsome men in traditional Scottish Highland kilts are, front row from left, Rev. Presley Hutchens, Gary McCollum, Truman Maynard, Alan McMurtry, Ludlow McNeely and Sandy McNeely. On back row are Tony Hernandez (partially hidden), Nyle Parchim, Rusty Stultz and Harold Foster.
Kilt-clad revelers toast poet Robert Burns
A group of 50 Scottish enthusiasts commemorated the 254th birthday of Robert Burns with a traditional “Burns Night” celebration. The group, dubbed the “Natchitoches Society of Mislocated Scots an...
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What’s Your Line
Every year my daughter Sarah reminds me that Feb. 13 is the day when we MacDonalds HATE the Campbells. History has forgotten many battles fought in Scotland, but the Glencoe Massacre in 1692 is re...
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What’s Your Line
Every year my daughter Sarah reminds me that Feb. 13 is the day when we MacDonalds HATE the Campbells. History has forgotten many battles fought in Scotland, but the Glencoe Massacre in 1692 is re...
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Pictured with their grandparents are, front row from left Alexander Patrick, Mrs. Edwina Lewis, Rev. G. Stanley Lewis and Kristopher M. Lewis. On back row are Jackson Patrick, Matthew Patrick, Dillon Patrick and Kevin M. Lewis Jr.
Couple celebrates 56 years of marriage
Surrounded by their six grandsons, longtime Natchitoches residents Reverend G. Stanley and Mrs. Edwina Lewis, celebrated the fifty-sixth year of their marriage during the holiday season. The couple...
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Krewe of Dionysos celebrates with Grand Bal and prepares for Mardi Gras parade
With glamor, glitz and good times, the Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos held its 2013 Grand Bal Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Natchitoches Events Center. The theme for this year’s season was Mardi Gras o...
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