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Members of Ashland Baptist Church dedicated the renovated church building across the street from village hall. The church is planning to build a fellowship hall to accommodate the growing congregation.
Ashland roots run deep; community hoping for area’s economic revival
While it was incorporated in 1963, the Village of Ashland’s roots go much further back, stretching to the turn of the 19th century when a railroad ran through the area. At that time, Andrew R Johns...
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This new parish construction is at 217 Melrose Bend Boulevard in Natchez. The estimated development cost is $240,000. The parish collected $2,519 in permit fees for the structure.
New parish construction

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City court arraignment docket lists variety of offenses; court dates set
The following cases came before Judge Fred Gahagan in City Court Dec. 10: Kendrick Aaron, theft by shoplifting, BW failure to appear. Tojuan Addison, unlawful sale of alcohol to person under age 21...
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Eulalie Perkins shares her  Certificate of Support dedicated to the memory of her late husband, SMSGT Samuel L. Perkins, USAF Veteran, with her family.   A.J. Johnson, co-chair  of  the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Committee, presented the Certificate of Support, an  “Honoring Our Veterans” pins, and the thanks of the committee for the donation for park constructions.  From left are Richard Perkins, Johnson, Eulalie Perkins, Jeannette Perkins Hicks and Mark Perkins.  Donors not pictured are Linda Perkins Loftin, Michael Perkins, Barry and Karen Cahill Perkins, Jimmy Hicks and Ashley Bennett Perkins.  
Eulalie Perkins shares her  Certificate of Support

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Richard Robertson spotted these two white pelicans Monday afternoon on Chaplin’s Lake. There have been reports of others on Sibley Lake. American White Pelicans nest in colonies of several hundred pairs on islands in remote brackish and freshwater lakes of inland North America. They winter on the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts from central California and Florida south to Panama, and along the Mississippi River at least as far north as St. Louis, Missouri. They cross deserts and mountains but avoid the open ocean on migration. But stray birds, often blown off course by hurricanes, have been seen in the Caribbean.
Peilcan

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Members of the City of Natchitoches Fire Department delivered 240 Christmas cheer boxes to the Natchitoches Council on Aging to be distributed for Christmas.  Coupons for a hen donated by Brookshires Grocery were also distributed. From left are Betty Newman, Alice Barrios and Mark White.
COA Donations

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 From left are MidSouth Bancorp Inc. and MidSouth Bank board member Pete Abington, Timber Regional president John J. “JJ” Blake and president and CEO Rusty Cloutier.
Change of signs signals completion of merger of 2 banking entities
LAFAYETTE, LA. MidSouth Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of MidSouth Bank N.A., announced the completion of its merger with PSB Financial Corporation (“PSB”), the holding company of Many-based Peo...
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Checks in the mail for 2nd round of VEMCO refunds
‘The first month after the sale took effect rates were down almost 30 percent.’ Foster Campbell
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EVENTS
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Community Reinforcement Center Food Drive will be Dec. 23-March 31 to help neighbors who are hungry. Those wanting to participate can...
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Kiwanis collecting coats for kids
The Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches and Porter’s Cleaners are holding their annual Coats for Kids Drive. The club and cleaners will accept donations until Jan. 15. They are seeking new and/or slightly...
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City issues over $1 million in permits for November
The City of Natchitoches issued 62 building permits totaling $1,192,515 in November. Those permits include: * 5 Commercial * 14 Residential * 11 Electric residential repair (trade) * 3 Electric co...
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Members of the Boys and Girls Club received a new pair of shoes for Christmas. On front row from left are Sy’rah Joseph, Bria Bruce, Kiera Pike, Kytiere Lazard and Kaden Holden. On middle row are Jaylon Jones, Kevin Butler, Kamen Smith, Takiyah Johnson, Karianna Lazard, Deserae Charles, Nalayja Johnson, Teanna Payton and Cartrell Burton. On back row are Boys and Girls Club chief professional officer Eliza Behrendsen, Payless employee Easter Bradley, Poncey Johnson, employee Paige Waters and assistant unit director Olivia Hadams.
New shoes for Christmas

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Just Talkin’
JT had a wonderful holiday but it’s time to get back to the business of business. And how much football can one person take? After LSU’s disappointing defeat, JT swore off of football and decided ...
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City will implement citywide tree trimming
The City of Natchitoches will begin a citywide tree trimming effort on Feb. 1, 2013. Overhanging tree limbs are causing problems and must be trimmed to prevent future issues. Currently, many limbs ...
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Dollie Mahoney took the oath of office and was sworn in as tax assessor for Natchitoches Parish Friday morning in the main courtroom that was packed with family, friends and elected officials. Mahoney was elected to the office in October of 2011 and was chief deputy for 7 years prior to the election. She worked in the office for 30 years. Mahoney’s husband Joe held the bible for the oath. At right is her daughter, Shari. Clerk of Court Louie Bernard administered the oath.
Dollie Mahoney

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The Fairview Alpha Pre-K invited parents to celebrate a Cajun Christmas with their children. Teacher Crystal Pierce read “A Cajun Night Before Christmas” and served warm cocoa with cookies. After the story, parents enjoy lunch with their children.
Cajun Christmas

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Love funds set up for community members
A love fund has been set up for Akilah Givens-Isaac at the Bank of Montgomery. Isaac is the wife of Sheriff’s Deputy Rickey Isaac, who was killed while on duty last week. Isaac is expecting the cou...
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Parish president names professional engineer to head public works dept.
Parish President Rick Nowlin has announced the appointment of Nicholas Verret, P. E. as the director of public Works for Natchitoches Parish Friday. His appointment will be effective Jan. 7. Verr...
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Runner says support of friends and family pushes him to complete ultra-marathon
Curtis “Curt” Harrington, a former Natchitoches resident and now an attorney in Nashville, completed the Rock Creek  50 mile Ultra-Marathon Dec. 15, in Chattanooga, Tenn., in honor of his late gr...
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The Fairview Alpha Wildcat Cheerleaders performed a Christmas dance for their Christmas program. The girls shared Hershey Kisses and candy canes with the audience after their performance. On front row from left are Breanna Thomas, Kaitlyn Shoemaker and Harley Corley. On middle row are Gabbie Johnson, Jacaria Holden Diavione Frazier, Harley Frulla, Amanda Alford, Shae Bryant, Cassidy McClendan and Haley Garrison. On back row are Cassidy Long, Morgan Regan, Julee Daniels and Courtney Mosley.
Christmas dancers

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