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NSU will offer notary exam prep scenario class
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Notary Exam Prep Scenario class beginning Saturday, April 6. The class will be held in Russell Hall Room ...
Mar 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Natchitoches Magnet announces honor roll
Natchitoches Magnet principal Julee’ Wright announced the honor roll for the third nine-week grading period. Principal’s List Second Grade: Anniston Broadway, Ethan Bumgardner, John Burton, Ethan B...
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Turner
NSU scholarship honors memory of graduate
A scholarship to benefit a freshman nursing student has been established at Northwestern State University to honor the memory of Dorothy Prestridge Turner, who was a mentor to many young nursing st...
Mar 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Weaver announces honor roll for 9-week period
M.R. Weaver Elementary principal Ray Gandy announced the honor roll for the third nine-week grading period. Principal’s List Second Grade: Jalen Smith, Alix Winfree, Lance Randle, Andrew Ezernack, ...
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Goldonna releases honor roll, perfect attendance
Goldonna Elementary and Jr. High principal Kendria Sanders announced the honor roll and perfect attendance for the third nine-week grading period. Principal’s Honor Roll Second Grade: Rylie Grice, ...
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Marthaville announces honor roll for nine weeks
Marthaville Elementary and Junior High School principal Terry Williams announced honor roll students for the second nine-week grading period. Principal’s Honor Roll First Grade: Izzy Friday, Aiden ...
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Army Pfc. Manotas completes basic
 Army Pfc. Jordan M. Manotas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.  Manotas is the son of Rafael Manotas of Larry Lane, Winder, Ga., and brother of Joshua Manotas...
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Ambulance tax early voting underway
Starting this week, voters can help ensure Natchitoches Parish continues to have access to quality ambulance service. Early voting began March 23 for a parish-wide proposition to renew a millage f...
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Cancer volunteer lobbying to prevent cuts to breast cancer screening
Team captains and members of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Natchitoches Parish were advised by a volunteer of the Society’s advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Ac...
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Ambulance tax early voting underway
Early voting on the parish-wide proposition, hospital service district millage continuation, through Saturday at the Registrar of Voters Office on first floor of the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse....
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Neighbors compromise to settle zoning dispute; Council will honor ‘Joe’
The main order of business at the City Council meeting Monday was Matthew Ellefson’s appeal requesting a review of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision March 5 that denied his application ...
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The driver of this vehicle, Lacy Ducote of Keithville was cited for careless operatin after her vehicle crossed the center line and struck the vehicle in which Melinda McClung was a passenger.
Parish resident dies in wreck Sunday
A Natchitoches woman died in a three-car collision Sunday afternoon March 24. Melinda McClung died when the car in which she was riding was struck head-on on US Hwy. 84 east of La. Hwy. 1226 near t...
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OCS will take energy applications first come, first serve April 1
Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds dedicated to assist low income households with their energy payments in Natchitoches Parish. All app...
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Trash talking was flying already as members of the Police Department and Sherriff’s Office prepare to face off in softball match benefiting the Lady Demon’s softball complex. “We’re guaranteed a win,” smiled Corp. Jonathon Roberts. Named in honor of a fallen deputy and former NSU athlete, the Ricky Isaac Jr. Memorial Cup will premier Wednesday, April 24. Funds will support the construction of a grandstand. Akilah Givens-Isaac, Ricky’s widow, and Demons basketball Coach Mike McConathy will throw the first pitches. On first row from left are Lady Demon players Kaylee Guidry, Cheyenne DelaGarza, Tara McKenney, Brianna Rodriguez and Natalie Landry. On second row are Brian Turner, Jared Kilpatrick, Greg Burke, Harmon Winters and Jonathon Roberts.
Ricky Issac Jr. Memorial Cup

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February marriage licenses listed
Twenty couples applied for marriage licenses during February in Natchitoches. They were: Travis Mickeal Sibley and Rochelle Nicole McHenry Manuel Joseph Roque and Kettevon Suezet Triggs Travis Tram...
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Steak and Burger rescheduled
The Boys and Girls Club of El Camino Real will have a steak and burger dinner Thursday, April 18 at the Events Center. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be pro...
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Just Talkin’
The City Council will pay tribute to the late Joe Sampite´ Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the East Natchitoches recreation complex. You didn’t have to live in Natchitoches very long to know Joe’s part...
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Spring arrives downtown Saturday at Bloomin’
Bloomin’ on the Bricks will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23 on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches’ National Historic Landmark District. The event, which is being organized by ...
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Occupancy tax lagging as tourist commission sees declining revenue
Like the Natchitoches it promotes, the Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission had lots of visitors at its Tuesday meeting, where community members and officials turned out to hear the commissioners...
Mar 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Louisiana ESGR committee presented Robert “Bob” Gillian, ESGR Central Louisiana area Chair, with the state ESGR “Gary L. Hammett” award in recognition of his outstanding volunteer support of employers and servicemembers serving in the Louisiana National Guard and Reserve. Presenting the award is Louisiana National Guard Adjutant General Major General Glenn Curtis, left, and and Jack Humphries, right, Louisiana ESGR chair.
Award notes volunteer service support of employers serving National Guard, Reserve
Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, announced that Robert “Bob” Gillian, ESGR Central Louisiana area Chair was honored with...
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