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CLECO suggests safety tips for Christmas lights
It’s time to pull boxes from the attic, untangle lights and decorate trees. As people hang lights and prepare for the season, Cleco reminds them to keep safety at the top of their list. “Lights hel...
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4-H members Andrea Coats, left, Madelyn Harper, Matt Dunn and Jackson Stewart led the students in singing the National Anthem.
NSU Elementary Lab students honors veterans
NSU Elementary Lab. and the Elementary Lab. 4-H club honored veterans at an all-school Veterans Day Program Nov. 12. Students invited friends and family members who served in the military to attend...
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Roads to be closed during Christmas Festival
The following road closures will take place this weekend: Church St. Bridge will close at 5: a.m. Saturday for vehicular traffic. It will close to foot traffic from 4:15 p.m. until the conclusion...
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During the Council on Aging Thanksgiving Luncheon on 11/21/12 Sgt. Jessie Taitano spoke to a large group of seniors about Home Invasion and General Safety practices.
Council on Aging Thanksgiving Dinner

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American Indian an Creole Crafts Day is Saturday at NSU in Williamson Museum.
Crafts Day is Saturday at NSU
Northwestern State University will host its annual American Indian and Creole Crafts Day Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Williamson Museum on the second floor of Kyser Hall. There is ...
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The Boys and Girls Club waved farewell to Mayor Lee Posey as he helped demonstrate how an airplane flies.
Boys and Girls Club visits airport
Story and photos by Steven Niette The Boys and Girls Club of El Camino Real recently visited the Natchitoches Regional Airport to learn about fire safety, airplanes and the possibility of their bec...
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Police jury calls meeting today
Natchitoches Parish President John Salter has called a special meeting today, Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. to consider leasing the Natchitoches Parish Shooting Range and restructuring the Natchitoche...
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Thunder Creek is tonight
There will be live entertainment on the riverbank tonight, Friday, from 6-9 p.m. when Hank Staples and Thunder Creek take the stage. Staples hails from Jackson Parish and his group has fronted for ...
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Gala continues tonight at NSU
The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 24th- annual Christmas Gala Nov. 28-30 in the A.A. Fredericks Audit...
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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. Natchitoches Parish President John Salter has called a special meeting today, Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. to consider leasing the Natchitoc...
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NPD Sgt. Jayson Linebaugh presided at the Natchitoches Police Department Reserve Academy Graduation Wednesday, Nov. 28. Linebaugh is the reserve force commander. Seated on front row from left are Officers Norma Sims, Aaron Anderson, Micah Arbuckle, Alexis Green and Robert Heninger. Standing are Linebaugh, Ashley Heppner, Ethan Jones, Alonzo Middleton, Kevin Pitre and instructor NPSO Sgt. Jesse Taitano.
Reserve officers graduate after 155 hours of intense instruction
The Natchitoches Police Department added nine new officers to its Reserve Officer Force Wednesday evening during the NPD Reserve Academy Graduation. They are Norma Sims, Aaron Anderson, Micah Arbu...
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From left are Cooper Johnson, first place nine-year-old goat showman, Anna Kate Arthur, second place nine-year-old goat showman and Tucker Arthur, first place 11-year-old goat showman.
Natchitoches Parish 4-H students score big at State Fair livestock competitions
By Shawn Pleasant Natchitoches Parish left a mark at the State Fair this year. Students across the parish worked many months preparing their animals to showcase them as 4-H projects. The 4-H organi...
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Madison Pleasant, daughter of Anthony and Shawn Pleasant, is a sixth grader at Marthaville Jr. High School. At the State Fair, Madison won three State Junior Division showmanships (Simmental, Shorthorn and Commercial), including Overall Simmental Showman, fourth place Brahman Showmanship, Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, Reserve Champion LA Bred Shorthorn Bull, fifth in class Commercial Heifer and third and fifth in classes Brahman Heifers. Above is Pleasant with her simmental heifer, Sister.
4-H student raises livestock, brings passion for showing to State Fair
By Shawn Pleasant Madison Pleasant loves to show animals. At the Louisiana State Fair, she won three State Junior Division showmanships (Simmental, Shorthorn and Commercial), including Overall Simm...
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Weaver "Math in Action" night
Weaver Elementary hosted Math Night on Nov. 13. This year’s theme was “Math in Action.” Each grade level chose a superhero: Pre-K–Spiderman and Mighty Mouse, Kindergarten—Wonder Woman, second grade...
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Vice commander of Global Strike Command will speak to cadets at NSU during lecture series
Maj. Gen. Everett H. Thomas, vice commander of Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, will speak to Northwestern State University upperclassmen ROTC Cadets at 2 p.m. Thursday,...
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Pedestrian dies on Keyser Ave. Tuesday night
A pedestrian died Tuesday night while crossing Keyser Avenue according to NPD Capt. Brad Walker. Thomas Dupree, 60, 1501 Dixie, was crossing Keyser Avenue in the 700 block near the Natchitoches Co...
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Miss Merry Christmas and the Christmas Bells

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Organizers provide answers to FAQ’s about festival
Want to know how much armbands are and when you can use them? Want to know where handicap parking is? What time does the bridge close? The Historic District Business District, organizers of the Chr...
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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. Fairview Alpha Elementary will have a fall carnival Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5-7 p.m. in the school gym. There will be games, food, a silent...
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Jade Mitchell makes flowers from duct tape.
Young philanthropist will sell flowers to raise money for Humane Society
A 9-year-old from Denham Springs will be raising money for a good cause at the Christmas Festival this Saturday. Jade Mitchell is a philanthropist with a love of animals and a talent for creating f...
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