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Police roadblocks kept cars away from the Hwy. 1 Bypass Wednesday morning during an incident involving Kenneth Ratliff, who fled the scene of an accident and was stopped on the bypass by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s deputies. The SWAT team was called to the bypass when Ratliff refused the exit his vehicle and it was unknown if he had a hostage or weapon. The Natchitoches Police Dept. set up roadblocks like this one on Hwy. 1 South. Photo by Leigh Guidry
Deputies tase man refusing to exit vehicle
Police roadblocks Wednesday morning startled Natchitoches and spurred rumors of hostage situations and shootings, but they were far from the truth. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Natc...
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Theatre tickets available online
Getting tickets for Northwestern Theatre and Dance performances has gotten easier. Tickets to upcoming performances can be purchased online by going to theatre.nsula.edu and clicking on “Buy Ticket...
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Software to meet University Police goals
Northwestern State University has selected PTS Solutions as its new public safety software provider. The NSU University Police Dept. will use the new software to dispatch officers and to track and ...
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Management plan estimates school board timber at $3.6 million
The Natchitoches Parish School Board has 3,581 acres of land with timber valued at $3.6 million. Ron Prewitt gave a report on his timber management plan to the board at its committee meeting Tuesda...
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City adds 4 businesses in Jan.
The Natchitoches Tax Commission issued four new business permits in the City in January. Apex Architectural Services LLC, Apex Architectural Services LLC, 1030 Williams Ave. Nikki’s Speedy Tax, Las...
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Don Mims is candidate for Councilman-at-Large
Thank you Natchitoches for allowing me the privilege of serving you for the past four years ass councilman-at-large. I appreciate all of your support and encouragement. We are very fortunate to liv...
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Catholic Schools Week
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, St. Mary’s students presented Terri Ruck and Becky Stewart, representatives of the Women’s Resource Center, with donations for women and their babies. On f...
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Lakeview’s top cadets of the quarter were recognized as award winners for the second semester Jan 26. From left, Cadet Zach George received AFJUNIOROTC Academic Award (junior category); Cadet Sara Christopher received Outstanding Female Physical Fitness; Cadet Tycianna Caldwell received the Overall Academic Award (junior category); Cadet Whitney Bradley received the Cadet of the Quarter (senior category); Cadet Willie Supalo received the AFJUNIOROTC Academic Award (senior category); Cadet Carl Smith received the Overall Academic Award (senior category); and Cadet Nicklas Harvey received the Cadet of the Quarter Award (junior category).
Lakeview JROTC receive awards, promotions
Lakeview’s LA-943, Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Corps, recently conducted its second quarterly awards and recognition program and competed at the annual La. Tech University Valkyrie Invitational Dri...
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From left are Dr. Francene, Grace and Dean Lemoine.
3rd grader’s health documented since premature birth as part of clinical study
A Natchitoches family is participating in a long-term clinical study that could help researchers better understand outcomes for infants born very prematurely. Grace Lemoine, a third grade student ...
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East Caspari Hall
Work has begun on the East Caspari Hall rehabilitation project at Northwestern State University. Workers started by demolishing the interior of the building. The $3,560,000 project is being done by...
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The Natchitoches Historic District Commission upheld its January approval of roof repairs at 224 Second St. The carport will be demolished, changing the architectural style of the duplex’s roof. Photo by Leigh Guidry
HDC upholds Jan. decision on roof repairs
Natchitoches Historic District Commission Chair Sharon Gahagan acted as tiebreaker Monday on a vote to rescind the January approval of roof repairs at 224 Second St. Due to rotten boards, the commi...
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Natchitoches business partners to open CNG fueling station
A partnership between Lott Oil Co. Inc. and Chesapeake Energy Corporation has resulted in the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station Monday in Mansfield at its existing Chevron ...
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Tree sale to feature hardwood, pine seedlings
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Shade Tree Sale will be at district forestry offices and other locations throughout the state Feb. 27-March 2, Commissioner Mike Strain...
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Northwestern State Middle Lab students helped the NSU grounds crew plant a live oak tree in front of their school while learning about the positive effects trees have on the environments. The selected students were those who received Principal Ben Lagrone’s Round Table Award. On front row from left are seventh graders Taylor Hudson, Troy Cannon and Mariah Jones, eighth graders Omari Irchirl, Evana Parker and Kylee Brundige and sixth graders Aaron Foster, Britney Turner and Elizabeth deVargas. On back row are Lagrone, Gary Nolley, grounds horticulturist; Steve Gruesbeck, director of Service-Learning; Dr. Michelle Morris, assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development, and Steve Roberts, Natchitoches Parish extension agent with the LSU AgCenter.
NSU Middle Lab students plant trees in green initiative
Students at Northwestern State University Middle Lab School learned about the positive impact trees have on the environmental, as well as techniques for proper planting and care of trees as they jo...
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Terrific Kids
The Kiwanis Club recognized Terrific Kids in January. On first row from left are Morgan Hunter, Malarie Hunter, Treasure Barnes, Jennifer Williams, Tyeshia Pye, Keanna Pye, Learria Braxton and Cait...
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NSU Sopranos
Northwestern State University’s Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts will present “A Night of Sopranos” featuring faculty members Terrie Sanders and D’Nissa He...
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Rapides Foundation accepting grant proposals
The Rapides Foundation is accepting proposals for grants that encourage and improve physical activity and healthy eating among residents in Central Louisiana. These Community Implementation Grants ...
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IP Foundation acception grant applications
The International Paper Foundation is accepting grant applications through an online process. The Foundation supports non-profit organizations in the communities where its employees live and work....
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Scholars’ College to host prospective students
The Louisiana Scholars’ College will hold Spring Scholars’ Day Saturday, Feb. 11, in Morrison Hall on the Northwestern State University campus. The event is for prospective students and parents who...
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Men get 16 years in prison
Guilty pleas last week in the 10th Judicial District Court resulted in prison terms for two men, Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Van Kyzar said. Russell Tyrone Franklin, 43, of 203 West Ave...
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