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Phil Habig, out-going club president, presented the Natchitoches Rotary Club with a short program on the history of Rotary followed by recognition of club members who had contributed to his successful term as president.  He closed with a  special thank you to his family who joined him for the occasion.  From left are his daughter, Danie Habig; wife, Kim and Habig.
Past President
Phil Habig, out-going club president, presented the Natchitoches Rotary Club with a short program on the history of Rotary followed by recognition of club members who had contributed to his success...
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NPD announces arrests for second-degree murder, manufacturing of crack cocaine
The Natchitoches Police Dept. reports the following arrests for the weeks of June 17-24 and June 25-July 3. Timothy Keith, 1920 Alfred Lane, Bossier City, domestic abuse battery Victor Bayonne, 514...
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School uniform drive continues
The Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches is conducting a school uniform drive.  School uniforms, belts, shoes, supplies, can be dropped off at 310 Royal St. For mo...
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Tucker Henderson will compete in halter, showmanship and team demonstrations.
4-H Horse Club
The Northwest Louisiana 4-H Horse Club will send five people to the state horse show in West Monroe July 9-14. The club participates in a range of activities. It offers educational opportunities...
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Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members who participated in Pi Kapp College, a selective leadership program for fraternity members were, from left, Will Poole, Sean Austin, Wes Breeden, and Nick Breaux. The program took place last month at College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C.
NSU students attend selective ‘Pi Kapp College’
Two Northwestern State University students who are members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity attended Pi Kapp College, a selective institute for emerging leaders held last month at College of Charleston, ...
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Three youth who are members of the Natchitoches Parish 4-H Club, applied, interviewed and were named to state leadership boards. From left are Josey Hemperly, Citizenship Board; Rachel Dickson, Science Engineering and Technology Board (SET) board; and Taylor Roberts, Fashion Board.
4-H Leaders

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Inside the Hospital
DHH confirms West Nile cases
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Foster Campbell will be auctioneer at art guild event
The Natchitoches Art Guild will hold an art auction Friday, July 13 from 5-9 p.m. at the Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery. The auctioneer will be Commissioner Foster Campbell. The event will beg...
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Veterans park meeting is Thursday
The Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Project committee will meet Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. in the board room of the downtown City Bank branch. The committee will present sponsorshi...
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Teachers who completed the Introduction to Engineering Design for high school students were, from left, class instructor David Boe of Avoyelles Parish Charter School in Marksville, David Greene of Lakeview High School, Menard Baptiste of McDonogh #35 in New Orleans, Ayanna Hayward of Natchitoches Central High School, Linda Powell of Cabot (Ark.) High School, Marcus Collins of McClellan High School in LittleRock, Ark., and Dr. Terrie Poehl, assistant professor in NSU’s Department of Teaching and Learning.
PLTW teachers hope to interest students to find STEM careers
A second group of teachers completed Project Lead the Way boot camp at Northwestern State University last week, closing out two weeks of intense training that prepared the educators to implement Pr...
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School board joins 41 others in suit against vouchers
The Natchitoches Parish School Board will join 41 others from around the state in a suit to challenge the voucher program for public education. In an 8-2 vote Thursday, the board joined the La. Sc...
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The Natchitoches Parish Police Jury recognized Edwina Lewis for the 24 years she served on the Library board. Lewis is a retired educator . From left are Library Director bob Black, police juror William Hymes, Lewis and her son Kevin Lewis, police jury president John Salter and vice president Pat Ward-Hoover.
Service to Library
The Natchitoches Parish Police Jury recognized Edwina Lewis for the 24 years she served on the Library board. Lewis is a retired educator . From left are Library Director bob Black, police juror Wi...
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Who’s Who at NSU
Name: Kyle Barnard Title: Assistant Director of Marketing and Ticket Operations Years at NSU: 2 Job description: Assist with revenue producing areas in ticket sales, marketing, game promotions and...
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Cellular One Regional Director, Rebecca Richards demonstrated corporate support for the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park project with a $3,000 check to the committee for a Gold Level Sponsorship. Aaron Johnson, committee co-chair, presented Cellular One with a Gold Sponsor Certificate of Support. Johnson said “business and individual donations are key to park development. From left are Natchitoches Cellular One Manager Derek Toro; Regional Director Rebecca Richards; and Johnson.
Vets Gold Sponsor
Cellular One Regional Director, Rebecca Richards demonstrated corporate support for the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park project with a $3,000 check to the committee for a Gold Level ...
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The Natchitoches Rotary Club welcomed new president Mike Newton, right. Newton presenting the traditional gavel plaque to President Phil Habig with thanks for his outstanding year of service to the club and the community. Habig gave Newton the presidential book and the club gavel as he turned over the meeting to the new president.  During closing remark, Newton, named Josh Manuel president–elect.
Leadership Changes
The Natchitoches Rotary Club welcomed new president Mike Newton, right. Newton presenting the traditional gavel plaque to President Phil Habig with thanks for his outstanding year of service to the...
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Rotarians hear about animal rescue efforts
The Natchitoches Rotary Club received a double treat in the form of two presentations on collaborative group efforts by Hope for Paws and the Natchitoches Humane Society to promote animal control t...
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Police juror, former coach and educator dies in City Pool
Natchitoches Parish police juror and veteran coach J.D. Garrett died of an apparent-heart related incident Wednesday, July 4 while teaching lessons at the City Pool. While there was no official wor...
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Coach Luke Rogers, back left, and coach Bill Lewit take time with four campers from left to right Bryce Perot, Connor Jordan, Russell Jenkins and Luke Johnson at the Demons basketball camp Tuesday morning at Prather Coliseum. Photos by Chris Salim
Sports Fun

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Pilot Club scholarship will be for study of brain injury
The Pilot Club of Many has initiated an endowed scholarship through a donation of $15,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation that will benefit a student whose field of study will impac...
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Liability issues cause Sheriff to cancel commissions
As part of an effort to decrease insurance liability and at the recommendation of its carrier, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office is letting commissions expire for anyone in Natchitoches Pari...
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