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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am a 73-year-old white male who has lived most of his life in the South, so I know how race relations continue to be an issue here. Those relations are not served well by your leadin...
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The Louisiana State Nurses Association honored Alyea Pollard, center, with the Dr. Joe Ann Clark Award, presented to an outstanding graduate nursing student.  Congratulating Pollard were Northwestern State University nursing faculty Dr. Debra Shelton, left, and Dr. Katheryn Arterberry.
NSU nursing alum picks up state award
NATCHITOCHES – Alyea Minter Pollard, a graduate student in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health, received the Joe Ann Clark Graduate Nursing Education Award, present...
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NPD arrests 15-year-old for calling threats to Natchitoches Central
Natchitoches Police Dept. detectives arrested a 15-year-old black juvenile Friday morning and charged him with making three calls to Natchitoches Central threatening to blow up the school. Capt. Br...
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The Natchitoches Parish Detention Center donated a handcrafted barbeque pit as a silent auction item for CASA’s Volunteer Awareness Social. The social is Thursday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Events Center. For tickets, call 238-2446. Pictured is CASA Executive Director Jack Duty.
Speaker will discuss cheap, healthy living
Guest speaker for the Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association (NGHA) is Donna Isaacs. She will speak on the topic of “Building Sustainable Communities and Businesses.” Isaacs is found...
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Service League will sell tickets
The Service League of Natchitoches will host a crawfish boil and party Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Natchitoches Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person and include all-you-can-eat crawfi...
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Tourist Comm. will meet
The Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission March meeting will be Tuesday, March 19 at 5:15 at the commission office on Front Street. The meeting is open to the public.
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NPSO benefit lunch on Friday
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office will have a benefit lunch for the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes and Louisiana Special Olympics Friday, March 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 pm. at the vegeta...
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The Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Committee met Thursday, March 14 to honor contributors to the park. Billie Pratt, Debbie Vogel and Pam Cook donated in memory of Paul J. Pratt. Paul Pratt was a prisoner of war during World War II and served on the selective service draft board. From left are committee co-chair George Rhymes, Vogel, Billie Pratt, Cook and co-chair Grant Bowden.
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Goldonna Principal Kendria Sanders recognized Students of the Week for the week of Feb. 28. On front row from left are Kalei Nelson, Harley Grillette, Makayla Bamburg, Cierra Grillette and Colie Killingworth. On back row are Sanders, Chloe Peacock  and Taylor Vascocu. 
Terrific Kids
Goldonna Principal Kendria Sanders recognized Students of the Week for the week of Feb. 28. On front row from left are Kalei Nelson, Harley Grillette, Makayla Bamburg, Cierra Grillette and Colie Ki...
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Book Sale
The last day of the Friends of the Natchitoches Library “Books for Bucks” book sale is today from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Terrell Brothers furniture store at 310 Texas St. Tony Smith, president of t...
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A team from Bolton High School won first place in Northwestern State University’s Demon Math Classic. On the front row from left are Courtney Hershberger and Jennifer Sheffield of Sabine State Bank, Quinn LeBlanc and Marilyn Brungart of Sabine State Bank.  On the back row are Conor Dorian, Dr. Frank Serio, head of NSU’s Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Blake Tillman and Tammi Carlisle, sponsor of the Bolton High School team.
NSU Demon Math Classic draws regional schools
A team from Bolton High School won first place in Northwestern State University’s Demon Math Classic on Feb. 15. The competition drew eight teams from around the region for a quiz-bowl style compe...
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Sponsor
Legacy - Chrysler -Jeep - Dodge - Ram is a sponsor for the Natchitoches Jazz R & B Festival. Pictured is Legacy General Manager Chris Casto presenting a check for $2,500 to festival board member A...
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Lakeview
Lakeview High School announces its 2012-13 Boys and Girls State Representatives. This is both an honor of academic achievement and a fun opportunity for all those chosen. The applicants went throug...
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Mayor appoints Tricentennial committee
The City of Natchitoches and Mayor Lee Posey have established a Steering Committee to lead the Tricentennial Celebration slated for 2014. The City of Natchitoches is leading the celebration with ma...
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City featured in state magazine
Natchitoches is featured in the March/April edition of La. Kitchen & Culture magazine. By Jyl Benson, the 12-page spread covers local attractions and restaurants located in the Historic District an...
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E-Lab taking applications
NSU Elementary Lab School is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. Kindergarten applications must received by Friday, March 22 at 3 p.m. to be included in the kindergarten draw. R...
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Four parish men sentenced to prison for firearm possession, burglary, contraband and distribution
Recent guilty pleas taken March 7 in the Tenth Judicial District Court have resulted in four individuals receiving prison sentences, according to Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Van Kyzar. Ch...
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Front Street condos to be sold at auction
The Natchitoches Historic District Commission meeting Monday was all about signage. The National Auction Group was approved to place temporary signs at 780 Front St. advertising an auction for the ...
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Each month, Junior Leaders are asked to donate items to benefit a local nonprofit organization. In February, members collected dog food and cleaning supplies for Natchitoches Hope for Paws. From left are Bayli Quick, Tyler Roberts, Harley Corley and Taylor Roberts.
4-H Junior Leaders serve others in many ways
By Tyler Roberts, Natchitoches Parish 4-H Jr. Leader Reporter The Natchitoches Parish 4-H Junior Leaders have been busy volunteering at recent events throughout the parish. The 4-H junior and teen ...
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NSU offering criminal justice, prelaw studies
NSU’s Dept. of Criminal Justice, History and Social Sciences is offering a prelaw and paralegal studies concentration within the B.A. degree in criminal justice. The concentration will be delivered...
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