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School system up over 10 points; letter grade goes from D to C
“We felt it was coming this year. We have really gotten focused into the transition curriculum,” Angela Henry said Monday after getting news that Natchitoches Parish Schools went up a whole letter ...
Oct 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Natchitoches Magnet School formed two robotics teams to compete in the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit in September. The school fielded one elementary and one middle school team, led by science teacher Jessica Church. Their first competition was Sept. 29 in Bossier City. See related photos Page 2A.
Robotics Competition

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Distinguished educators will go into hall of fame during homecoming
Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development will induct five alumni into its Hall of Distinguished Educators during this year’s Homecoming celebration Oct. 27. Honore...
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The City’s newest fire engine cost $940,000.
Engine #1 can extend 100 feet in 2 minutes
“This is a big acquisition,” said Fire Chief Dennie Boyt Oct. 16 when the fire department received a ladder truck that has been in production since July. Truck #1 cost $940,000. It was purchased ...
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Natchitoches Magnet announces honor roll for 1st 9 weeks of school
Principal Julee´ Wright announces the honor roll at Natchitoches Magnet School for the first nine weeks. Principal’s List Anniston Broadway, John Burton, Ethan Busby, Gavin Carrasquillo, Johsua Che...
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Sharon Leone’s pre-k students from St. Mary’s were pumpkin patch kids on Friday, Oct. 19. On front row from left are Ella Hardee, Carter Hogg, Tucker Johnson, Chalin Gandy and Mary Catherine Thompson. On back row are Leone, Aubrey Allen, Daniel Park,, Jillian Coleman, Nathan Cain, Chanler Hale, Case Singletary, William Poston, Joseph Sklar, Matthew Mayeux, Henry Guillet, Justin Vienne, Jenna Sklar, Cameron Ball and Jackson Godfrey.
Pumpkin Patch

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Chamber choir concert is tonight, Tuesday, at NSU
The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a concert Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Burt Allen is the director...
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Provencal students on honor roll for first grading period of the year
Provencal Elementary,Jr. HIgh principal Willa Freeman announces the honor roll students for the first nine week grading period. 2nd Grade Principal’s List: Gage Baker, Savannah Brian, Joelie Cant...
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Restauranteurs, teachers among alumni that NSU will recognize at homecoming
Five Northwestern State University alumni have been named to the NSU Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, for 2012. This year’s inductees are Philip Barbaree of Shreveport, Robert Lee ...
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The Natchitoches Animal Shelter will have a Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and costume contest Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. There is a $5 registration fee and a form that participants can pick up at the animal control office or fill out the day of the event. The animals will compete for first, second and third place in a “canine cutie” competition and for top places in “Ugly Mug” and “Best Dressed” contests. Halloween treats will be provided for the public.
The Natchitoches Animal Shelter will have a Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and costume contest
The Natchitoches Animal Shelter will have a Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and costume contest Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. There is a $5 registration fee and a form that participants can pick up at the ...
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Natchitoches Parish schools show marked improvement
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — About 36 percent of Louisiana's public schools earned grades of A or B in the state's latest round of performance rankings, with more schools reaching the highest grades, ac...
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Natchitoches Treasures are, from left, Rev. Leo Walker Sr.; Sophie S. Packard; Lorenne Frasier Tate; Ginny Tobin; Sue Vercher accepting on behalf of the late Joe Sampite and Mayor Lee Posey.
Best areas has to offer added to list of ‘Natchitoches Treasures’
Mayor Lee Posey called Thursday, Oct. 18 a “special day for Natchitoches” at a recognition ceremony held in the Events Center to honor this year’s group of Natchitoches Treasures. During his tenure...
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Peoples State Bank presented $500 to the NCHS JROTC program. The money will support community and school services, learning projects and competition expenses. Among other projects, the NCHS JROTC visits veterans’ hospitals, children’s hospitals and nursing homes. From left are Peoples State Bank Student Loan Officer Todd DeFee, NCHS student and Cadet Lt. Colonel David Milner, NCHS teacher and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Sylvia, vice-president of Natchitoches Parish School Board Carl Means, Sr., NCHS assistant principal Felicia Pinkney, and Peoples State Bank CRA Officer LaCarsha Babers.
NCHS JROTC Donation
Peoples State Bank presented $500 to the NCHS JROTC program. The money will support community and school services, learning projects and competition expenses. Among other projects, the NCHS JROTC ...
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This Week at NSU
Here is a look at the week of Oct. 21 – 27 at Northwestern State University. Oct. 22-26 – Danielle Walmsley-Williams Senior Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 2 Oct. 22 – Nov. 2 – Annual Homecoming Exhibi...
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Gala program ads will help pay for program
Local businesses can support the School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University and attract customers during the busy holiday season in Natchitoches by purchasing an ad in ...
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Suspected arsonists setting fires in St. Maurice
By Charles Roberts For the last few years, the people of the St. Maurice community have been living in a state of fear and confusion. Rampant fires have affected fields and buildings for months, an...
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City Court lists trial docket for October
City Court Judge Fred Gahagan lists the trial docket for Oct. 8.Read more: Natchitoches Times - The Natchitoches Times, your source for news, sports, lifestyles, classifieds, businesses, events and...
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Jennifer Shaw
Who’s Who at NSU
Name: Jennifer Shaw Title: Instructor of psychology Education: M.S. Clinical Psychology, Northwestern State University B.A. Psychology & Sociology, Louisiana College A.S. General Science, Weatherfo...
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Golf scramble fundraiser is Saturday
The Natchitoches Police Officer Association golf scramble fundraiser event will be Saturday, Oct. 20 at the NSU Recreation Complex. Tee-off will be at 8 a.m. The Local 1998 Union is a nonprofit or...
Oct 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Membership meeting for El Camino Real is Saturday in Robeline
The annual membership and board meetings for the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association will take place at the Adai Caddo Indian Nation Cultural Center in Robeline from 9 a...
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