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Students at Marthaville Jr. High School visited with children’s author Todd Strasser. Tanuiska Worsham’s eighth grade English class spoke with the author via Skype video. The students had just completed Strasser’s novel, “The Wave,” and they asked the author questions about his book and about being a writer. The students were also entertained by Strasser’s questions about “eating alligator” and “mudbogging.” “These are real people, writing from what they know, and they were once just like my students,” Worsham said. “Through this activity, not only can the students become engaged with the story line and the contents of the story, but with the work behind the book. Who wrote this and why is no longer an abstract idea.”
Students Skype

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A Union Pacific train hit this vehicle that was parked on the tracks at the La. Hwy. 1 bypass crossing about 4:30 a.m. Friday morning. The driver of the vehicle, Trisha Garlington, told NPD officers she took a wrong turn onto the service road and then drove onto the tracks where the tire stuck and she was unable to drive away. She got out of the car and walked to the Shop-A-Lot station on South Drive. The train struck the vehicle just north of the crossing and knocked it into a corn field and railroad personnel reported the wreck. Lt. Ross Desadier said that night shift B investigated the accident in which no one was injured. He said it is still under investigation.
Flipped Vehicle

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation to pay $14 million in taxes to area parishes
Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced the company will pay nearly $14 million in property tax payments to parishes benefiting from natural gas and oil development. Representatives from Ch...
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City Court lists arraignment docket for December
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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  Legacy Chrsler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram owners Tyler Studinka and James Kerr made a $5,000 contribution to support the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Studinka presented the check to Farrah Reyna, festival marketing coordinator for the Historic District Business Association that sponsored the festival events that will end with fireworks New Years Eve.
Christmas Festival Corporate Sponsors

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State revenue will fall far below projections; fuel credits rescinded after potential fiasco
BATON ROUGE (CNS)—Fiscal Year 2012-13 is just half over but more deep budget cuts will be announced earlier this month and, in the words of one state administration official, “It ain’t gonna be pr...
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DeSoto deputy nabs rapper speeding on Interstate 49
MANSFIELD, La. (AP) — A Houston rapper was released on bond Thursday after spending several hours in jail on charges of speeding and having marijuana and a semiautomatic weapon. The DeSoto Parish S...
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Fireworks Saturday and New Year’s Eve
There will be ireworks on the riverbank Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 31 at midnight. There will be no charge for riverbank access either night.
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DWI checkpoint
The Natchitoches Police Dept. will conduct a DWI checkpoint somewhere in the City Limits Friday, Dec. 28.
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Food drive underway
The Community Reinforcement Center Food Drive will be Dec. 23-March 31 to help neighbors who are hungry. Those wanting to participate can take non-perishable food items to 1216 Texas St.
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Kiwanis conducting coat drive 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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Community 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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The Fairview cheerleaders visited students in Crystal Pierce’s and Christa Riolo’s clases. On front row from left are Kelton Howard, Rhonda Gunter, Addison Weaver, Kara Slaughter, Alison Wren, Jaylee Perot, Jayden Durr, Kade Bresher and Jarelle Palmer. On back row are Shannon Lacour, Nathaniel Garner, Kaylie Russell, Neal Nix, Raegan Cannon, Christopher Steward, Joshlyn Hancock and cheerleaders Morgan Regan and Gabbie Johnson.
Spread cheer

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Above is the artistic rendering for The Green Agora produced by architect Kendal Perkins. The facility will provide low-cost office space with a secure card entry system, wireless internet access, computers with software packages and a conference room. Tenants will pay a small monthly rent to use the facility and can stay as long as they are making progress.
Consultant using ancient Greek concept to revitalize community
Story and Photos By Steven Niette Donna Isaac’s pride in Natchitoches is one reason she’s working to make the city even better. To do that, she has a vision of The Green Agora, a center for like-...
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10 businesses apply for licenses during October and November
The Natchitoches Tax Commission released the new business list for October and November. These businesses have applied for licenses to operate.  They are: •Morning Star Donuts, 810 University Parkw...
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Northwestern State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps held a commissioning ceremony for senior cadets who earned their diplomas during commencement on Dec. 14.Brigadier General William B. Hickman administered the oaths to, from left, Second Lieutenants Kimberly Crosby, Kristen Daisy, Robeneyce Green, Michael Marks, Tyshia Jackson and JeDerian Williams.  The event included officers’ families in a pinning ceremony, first salutes and presentation of gifts.
Earn Commissions

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Community 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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The cheerleaders and friends at Natchitoches Magnet danced at the Christmas program Dec. 19.
A Manget School Christmas

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La. Public Service Commissioner from District 5, Foster Campbell, spoke to the Natchitoches Roary Club. From left are Rotarian Rick Nowlin, Campbell and Bill Robertson, executive assistant to Campbell.
Public service commissioner details ‘jail house’ telephone rate changes; help for abuse victims
Foster Campbell, La. Public Service Commissioner, District 5, provided the Natchitoches Rotary Club with an overview of the commission’s role in regulating the utilities that provide electricity, d...
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Just Talkin’
JT is has been asked often these days about how his work load will change when the Natchitoches Times returns to publishing twice a week instead of five times a week. It’s a valid question and to b...
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