Edition Button
Natchitoches Times Logo
Infinite Menus, Copyright 2006, OpenCube Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Area News
The advanced acting class will debut the masks in a performance called “The Path of True Love” on Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at LSMSA.
Young thespians hope to bring character behind masks to life in live performance
A grant from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Foundation has provided for the development of a new course in advanced acting called “Neutral and Character Masks” and for the pur...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Natchitoches Parish Library will have a children’s Christmas party Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. Library patrons of all ages can attend for cra...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Multicultural Christmas concert benefited D.O.V.E.S
A concert of secular and sacred Christmas music performed by several local choral groups celebrated the diversity of the holiday season while benefiting a local non-profit group.  Guests at the fou...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Fire department will test hydrants
The Natchitoches Fire Dept. will begin fire hydrant checks Monday and will conduct the tests through Saturday. Fire Chief Dennie Boyt said residents may experience water discoloration because the t...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The Natchitoches Humane Society is raffling a dog house. Tickets are available at Bank of Montgomery on Washington Street and are $3 a ticket or $5 for two tickets. The bed will be at Tractor Supply Dec. 8 at the Humane Society’s adoption day. For more information, call 471-0546, 471-6624 or 315-2095.
Dog House Raffle

Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Northwest Louisiana Technical College students, faculty and staff participated in a food drive for the Natchitoches Parish Council On Aging. From left are cosmetology instructor Petula Holden, Cody Fuller, Carla Miller, Christain Allen, Chasity Collins, Raniesha Harris, Alice Barrios, COA director, Rakeysha Patterson, Brittany Jefferson and COA activity coordinator Linda Turner.
COA Food Drive

Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Festival Events
Dec. 8 •The Féte de Hiver will be at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site at 9 a.m. •The Les Amies Christmas Treasures Arts and Crafts Sale at Natchitoches Events Center from 10 a.m.-5 p....
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Principal Dale Skinner announces the Honor Roll for Natchitoches Central High School for term one
Principal Dale Skinner announces the Honor Roll for Natchitoches Central High School for the first semester for term one. The Principal’s List consists of students who received a 4.0 grade point...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Natchitoches Parish Library to host Christmas party
Christmas is coming early to the Natchitoches Parish Library. The library will have a children’s Christmas party Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. Library patrons of all ages are invited to attend for crafts, a...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
This Samsung Chrome is one of many items donated for St. Mary’s School’s silent auction.
St. Mary’s will hold ‘draw down’ raffle
St. Mary’s School will hold a ‘draw down’ raffle fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 19 from 5–9 p.m. in the school gym. The event will feature a buffet-style meal and cash bar. Cash and prizes will be award...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Timmy Johnson was a Star Student for the week of Dec. 3. Not pictured are Kadarius Miller, Galeda Demars and Krisiana Craig.
L.P. Vaughn Star Students

Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The Natchitoches Area Jaycees made plenty of  civic impact, with help from the community, at Tuesday night’s Northwestern State-Louisiana Tech basketball game in Prather Coliseum. From left are Vic the Demon, Kyle Barnard, Chase Snyder, Alan Pasch, Jason Stelly, Dane Terrell and son, Josh Manuel, NSU athletic director Greg Burke, Dr. Steve Boyd and daughter, Billy Gray and daughter, Ryan Todtenbier, Dr. William Luster and Eddie Harrington. The Jaycees presented a $4,000 check to support the Demon basketball program generated by an October fundraiser. Fans attending the game contributed 100 toys to be distributed to youth in Natchitoches Parish by the Jaycees. The M.A.S.H. Toy Drive is this Saturday in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Jaycees in Action

Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
School board seeing sales tax decline; down 20 percent
Sales tax collections continue to decline for the Natchitoches Parish School Board according to the report Director of Finance John Laborde gave during a committee meeting Tuesday. The monthly coll...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Beta Club members at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts are, front row from left, Grace Hebert of Bourg and Kesany Boupapanh of Broussard. On back row are Ashten Taylor of Farmerville, Nathan Bossier of Lottie, Pratik Patel of Minden, Alex Robertson of Baton Rouge and Evelyn Lambeth of Opelousas. Not pictured are Will Smith of Baton Rouge and Alexander Adams of Vacherie. The Advisors are Dr. Robert Dalling and Jenny Schmitt.
LSMSA Beta Club does well in competition
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts announced student winners from the District 3 Beta Club competition in Alexandria Nov. 14 at the Fulton Hotel and Convention Center. Alex Rober...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The NSU Demon ROTC Battalion Car and Bike Show raised funds for the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park project and provided a contribution of both money and support services to the committee for a Gold Level Sponsorship.  AJ Johnson, committee co-chair, presented Cadet Battalion Commander Terrell Murdock and LTC Macky Underwood with a Certificate of Support, and “Honoring Our Veterans” pins along with the thanks of the Committee for their s contribution to park construction.  Co-committee co-chair Bob Gillan noted that all prior service ROTC cadets, staff, and alumni of the program are eligible to purchase a Memory Brick paver for the park with their name, rank, branch of service, dates of service, as well as highest valor medal.  From left are Johnson, Murdock and Underwood.  For more information on sponsorships and Memory Brick pavers visit http://www.natchitocheschamber.com/pages/NatchitochesVeteransPark1/ or call Grant Bowden at 318-357-3106.
NSU Demon ROTC a Gold Level Sponsor of Veterans and Memorial Park
The NSU Demon ROTC Battalion Car and Bike Show raised funds for the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park project and provided a contribution of both money and support services to the comm...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
NSU Calendar
Here is a look at the week of Dec. 9 – 15 at Northwestern State University. Dec. 9-15 – Early registration for spring semester Dec. 10 – Jan. 25 – Art Exhibit, “The Dog and Peony Show,” Hanchey Gal...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Reynolds
Who’s Who at NSU
Name: Dr. Thomas W. Reynolds, Jr. Title: Assistant Professor of English and Director of First-Year Writing Education: Ph.D. in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, M.A. in English...
Dec 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Lakeview High School Beta Club attended the district rally in Alexandria Nov. 14. Toria Beasley competed in the special talent with her version of “I’d Rather Go Blind,” by Etta James. There was also a group talent entry in which Corinne Vaughn, Imara Vaughn and Tydeshia Robinson sang and Shannon Bledsoe, Mayshonna Winslow and Bre Grayson danced. On front row from left are Mayshonna Winslow, Donyelle Willis, Corinne Vaughn, Daja Williams, Chris Baker, Carl Smith and Carrie Gallien. On second row are Tydeshia Robinson, Katie Blanchard, Brianna Sepulvado, Morgan Moberly, Chelsea Vascocu, Bre Grayson, Courtney Garner, Taylor Quick, Imara Vaughn and Katelyn Plunkett. On third row are Anthony Reliford, Patrick Niette, Miranda Chatman, Trenarde Joseph, Brooke Blackmon, Lillie Harper, Ally Friday, Alex Guillory, Chris Blanchard, Shannon Bledsoe, Vickky Braden, Destinee Cotton, Britteny Holden, Crystal Roberson, Megan Graham, Michael Saffel, Tanner Auttonberry, Sara Christopher, Shannon Smith, Madeline Valencia, Alyrique Joseph and Jenny Brown. On fourth row are Trevion Kirkendoll, Jayme Johnson, Caidon Campbell, Aaron Savell, Toria Beasley, Collin Williams, Taylor Lodridge, Colton Campbell, Nick Cimino, Kalani Jarriett, Ryann Cotton, Caitlyn Fredieu and Emily Smith.
Beta Club

Dec 08, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
7XFD_NPD_Jeremy.jpg
Texas issues warrant for local resident
The Natchitoches Police Dept . is looking for Jeremy Demarcus Madison who is wanted on a warrant issued in Tyler, Texas. The Texas authorities say Madison is a suspect in an armed robbery and is c...
Dec 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
NSU Middle Lab. students are presenting the play “Mr. Scrooge’s Christmas.” the young actors gave a performance for fellow students this morning and will give another performance for the public, tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. Talent and voice teacher Cara Waring is directing the play. On front row from left are Kerrie Spillman, Devon Corley, Jazz Burrell, Grant Burleson, Laura Porter, Shaylynn Hargis, Mikayla Scaife, Brittany Turner, Claire Spann and Kailyn Kendrick. On back row are Phoenix Pichon, Anna Robertson, Bryce Moulton, Noelle Warren, Edouard Ferrell, Cameron Owesley, Jordan Bevill, Devon Mathews and Jessica Zhang.
Student Actors

Dec 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
full story