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L. P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School participated in the Christmas Cheer Food Drive for central Louisiana. The school’s goal was 700 items. It collected 972 boxes and cans of food for needy families. The three third grade classes collected 157 cans. Above is third grade teacher Carissa Davis and the third grade classes.
Food Drive

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Kragen Deshawn Lewis
Gets degree in kinesiology
Kragen Deshawn Lewis graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Southeastern University Center. Lewis received a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and was a c...
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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Natchitoches Parish Library will show a free Christmas movie Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 357-3280 or visit www.you...
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Just Talkin’
Kudos to Pat Ward-Hoover. Pat lost the District 2 parish council seat by only two votes and Tuesday was ready to call for a recount. She was entitled to that recourse in such a close election but o...
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4 Seasons Christmas Tree Farm has supplied 90-95 trees to families and businesses this season . The farm sells Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphires, Blue Points, Virginia Pines and Cryptomerias, better known as Charlie Brown trees.
Getting fresh Christmas tree about more than the purchase
By Steven Niette “Charlie Brown is a blockhead, but he did get a nice tree.” So says Lucy every year when “A Charlie Brown Christmas” airs on television. Watching the holiday special has become a ...
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Jenny Torres, a member of the NSU Orchestra, visited Brenda Powell and Laura Hogg’s third graders Friday, Dec. 7. Torres talked about sound energy, volume, pitch and vibrations. She concluded by playing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and a classical piece by Bach. On front row from left are Lily Anna Sklar, Emma Broadway, Tenley Gahagan, Catherine Stokes and Abigail Ramian. On middle row are Daniel Johnson and Cal Sukerek. On back row are Ethan Burns, Camille Ball, Matthew Johnson, Jana Seaman, Torres, Jolee Fair, Aiden Evans, Graeme Fidelak and Kolton Norsworthy.
Violinist Visits

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Christian Scholars at Home 4-H Club has programs on organizing, enthusiam in live
By David Hooper Like the leaves falling from the trees outside, members of Christian Scholars at Home 4-H Club arrived at Grace New Testament Baptist Church on the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 12. Th...
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Faculty in Northwestern State University’s School of Business inducted several students into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society for business. On front row from left are Glen Daigle, Jonathon Bordelon, Misha Williams and Chadwick Harris.  On the back row are Stephen Thompson and Dylan Glover with Dr. Mark Swanstrom, Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne and Dr. Austin Temple.  Not shown are students Cassidy Browning, Heather Duplantis and Amanda Williams.
Business students get membership in society; highest honor they can receive
Northwestern State University inducted new members into the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.  Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student can ...
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4-H Officers from NSU Elementary Lab School visited Natchitoches Regional Medical Center to donate coloring books. On front row are John Waksom, Sarah Stamey, Kayla Metoyer and Gabby Edwards. On back row are Debra Owusu, Tiffany Cheatwood and Emily Conly.
E-LAB 4-H Coloring books collected

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Girl Scout Troop 667 from Lincoln Parish made blankets to deliver to Natchitoches Community Care Dec. 15. The scouts will visit from 3-4:30 p.m. to hand out blankets and Christmas cards. On front row from left are Gracie Walker, Lindsey Buxton, Chloe Raburn, Kaylee Barnette and Kristian Warfield. On back row are Kayla Elton, Kalyn Tolbert, Zowee Cherry, Amiyah Albritton, Alliyah West, Kassidy Cherry, Kayleigh Matson and Brooklun Robinson.
Blankets Donated

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L.P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School announced its Star Students for the week of Dec. 10. On front row from left are Shadiamond Babers, Jazmine Booker, Jorryn Harris, Zipporah Thomas, Shakaira Warren and Gerald Williams. On back row are Princess Pier, Lee Carpenter, Jaylan Taylor, Stephen Bonner, Charles Roque and Heaven Price. Not shown are Anson Fuller, Tykeria Sowell, Carmalita Layton, Patrick Berryman, Shakoria Hardy and JaMarrius Smith.
L.P. Vaughn Star Students

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NSU names 32 students to Who’s Who
Thirty-two Northwestern State University students were named to the 2012 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. Those chosen were Jonathan Bordelon of Moreauville,...
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Phi Kappa Phi at NSU names student to honor society
Brandon Bean of Natchitoches was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Bean is pursuing a d...
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Body recovered in Toledo Bend Reservoir
MANY, La. (AP) — The body of a 22-year-old man reported missing Sunday night has been recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir. Sabine Parish Deputy Coroner Ron Rivers identified the victim has Justin ...
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EVENTS
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Natchitoches Parish Library will have a Christmas story time Dec. 11-12 at 10 a.m., and there will be a Christmas movie Dec. 13 at 3:3...
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Members of Mary’s Student Council attended the District 7 Convention at the Fulton Hotel in Alexandria Nov. 28. They heard motivational speaker Warren Morris, a graduate of Bolton High School played on the LSU baseball team that won the College World Series. After graduating from LSU, Morris played for several MLB teams. The students broke into sessions on team building, teacher appreciation and state convention planning. On front row from left are Ellen Ingram, Mahalie Le-Franc, Rebecca Pickett and Sidney Morgan. On back row are Tyler Vienne, Tori Prudhomme, Sarah Anderson, Lindsay Vead and Abbey Martin.
St. Mary’s Student Council

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St. Mary School’s fourth and fifth grade students collected pajamas for Scholastic Book Clubs’ Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive. The pajamas will go to children in homeless shelters and orphanages. Scholastic will donate a new book with each pair of pajamas. On front row from left are Gabriella Fernbaugh, Jensen Parker, Laura Aviles, Madelyn Gardner, William Broadway, Garrett Mitcham, Jordan White and Triston Mitchell. On back row are Mary Grace Long, Maggie Gilmore, Makenzie Waxley, Emily Maggio, Macy Messenger, Madison Gardiner, Carissa Kautz, Timothy Lyddy and Noah Heard.
Pajama Drive

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Library to host Christmas movie
The Natchitoches Parish Library will have Christmas story time today, Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m., and there will be a Christmas movie Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. All events are free. ...
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Deputy killed in accident was NSU player
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Friends and former teammates and coaches of Ricky Issac Jr. are remembering the former Northwestern State football star for his upbeat personality and competitive spirit. I...
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City Court lists trial docket for November
City Court Judge Fred Gahagan lists the trial docket for Nov. 26. Shavell Marie Addison, simple assault, reset Jan. 14. Donte J. Anthony, possession of marijuana, pleads guilty, sentence of the cou...
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