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Singer-songwriter K.J. Reimensynder-Wagner composed a song about economics with NSU Elementary Lab third graders. NSU Elementary Lab students and faculty were visited by singer-songwriter K.J. Reimensynder-Wagner, also known as KJ Smiles. She collaborated with each class, gathering information generated from students on topics regarding agriculture, creating custom songs and lyrics.Song titles included “Eggs and Chicks,” “Helpful Garden Critters,” “What is a Honey Bee?,” “Economics,” “Seeds on the Move” and “Photosynthesis.” She also hosted a teacher workshop about utilizing this strategy in stimulating cognitive development in young learners. Farm Bureau’s financial support made this project possible.
NSU Elementary Lab were visited by KJ Smiles

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Council member gives update on empty Texas and Pacific Railway depot; meetings planned
A great deal interest from every segment of the Natchitoches community has long followed the restoration of the old Natchitoches train depot and its projected development into a Black History Museu...
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St. Mary’s School enjoyed the afternoon at the Ingram’s Roselawn home. The children enjoyed Easter treats, dying eggs, playing with live bunnies and hunting Easter eggs. The Easter Bunny even made an appearance at the party. On first row from left are Gracie Stephens, Chanler Hale, Mary Catherine Thompson, Carter Hogg, Jenna Sklar. Second row are Henry Guillet, Chalin Gandy, Sienna Henderson, Nickolas Wright, Matthew Mayeux, Jillian Coleman. On third row are PK aide Anne Aviles, Genevieve Wetzel, Justin Vienne, Joseph Sklar, William Poston, Case Singletary, and teacher, Sharon Leone. On back row are Nathan Cain, Ella Hardee, Jackson Godfrey, Tucker Johnson, and Aubry Allen. Not pictured are Daniel Park and Cameron Ball.
St. Mary's students visit Ingram's Roselawn home

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Methodists will have Day of Prayer for victims of tragedies
On the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 2 at noon, there will be a service of prayer and song in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. There will be a remembrance of the recent trage...
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Maryline Sanders and her mother, Michelle Verrett, sing “My Life is in your Hands” by Kirk Franklin at Old Bethel Baptist Church this past Sunday.
This week's Old Bethel events
 Monday, April 22 Old Bethel Baptist Church will cook fish for the fourth Friday fish fry at Clara Springs Friday, April 26. The cost is $9 per adult plate and $5 for children.  This past Saturda...
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On front row from left are Susan Dollar, Linda White, James Wolff and Ross Voorheis. On back row are Kathy and Bradley Kohls, Vickie Gentry, Arleen and Herman Mayeaux, Mike and Becky Wolff, Melissa and Mark Ward, Anne Marie Wolff, John Karle, Barbara Shultz, Cameron Karle, Diane Voorheis, Juanita Murphy, Boyd White, Amy White Howell and Kirt Voorheis.
Texas A&M former students, family members ‘muster’ to celebrate time-honored tradition
Former students at Texas A&M and family members met at Mama’s Blues Room for “Muster,” a tradition that began in 1883. Muster is a time set aside to honor Aggies who have died since the muster cere...
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Time to register for festival
Monday, April 22 Happy birthday wishes are extended to Darrell Forest May 1; Ocie Forest and Everett Washington May 7; and Oscar Williams May 10. There will be a summer track and field sports th...
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Besant
1 man arrested in murder case; Sheriff’s office seeks second suspect
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a suspect in the murder of a man found in a field near Natchez April 7 and are looking for a second suspect. Joseph Besant III, aka Monster, 3...
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Church prepapred for Memorial Day; Morgan family will have reunion
Monday, April 22 Another reminder about the Strange United Methodist Church Memorial Day April 28 at 11 a.m. After services there will be “dinner on the ground.” Rev. J. Roddy Taylor, associate pas...
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From left are Jacob LaTour, 10, Jay LaTour, 11, Lily LaTour, 13 and Dage LaTour, 3. Jacob holds his 10-pound catfish, Jay with his 13-pound catfish, Lily with her 15- pound catfish and Dage helping to hold up the fish.
Black Lake writer encounters stranger on side of the road; has been camping out for 10 years
Monday, April 22 I went to a Friday night gospel singing event at Christian Harmony Baptist Church in Clarence. On my way to the event, there was an old man sitting in a tent on the side of highwa...
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Grayci Sue and Pam Bamberg, from left, shared a malt at the Malt Shop in Colorado.
4-day trip to Colorado worth the ride; gorgeous scenery, beautiful and abundant wildlife
Monday, April 22 It is possible to drive to Colorado, thoroughly enjoy yourself, and return home in four days. I didn’t think so, but we did it last weekend. The countryside was gorgeous, the wea...
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Some in Powhatan get older; some pass away
On Sunday, we enjoyed a beautiful Sunday school lesson “Great Expectations” from 1 Thessalonians 4. Pastor Taylor taught the lesson. Every third Sunday of the month is “Christian Training”. P...
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Super Star teachers are Doyle Alderedge and Ethel Vercher. Students are Madison Broadway, Danielle Dunn, Tracey Cox, Tim’marcus Moore, Ethan Olliff, Donovan Thrash, Leathon Whittinggton, Emma Dove and Shellie Dove.
WMU ladies at United Baptist serve spaghetti and pizza to Baptist Collegiate Ministry members
Some of our W.M.U. ladies met at United Baptist last week, and food was taken to the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at NSU for their lunch on the next day. I’m not sure how many they fed, but there wa...
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East Natchitoches students named to honor roll
Principal Carolyn Benefield announces the honor roll for East Natchitoches Elementary/Jr. High. Fourth Grade Principal’s List: Demetrix Anthony, Anthony Moses, Tionne Sykes and Katelyn Victor. A Ho...
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Guess who’s 60, Angelique LeCoure Parker.
St. John the Baptist Catholic will host May fair
Monday, April 22 The May Fair will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church May 4-5 in Cloutierville at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. and it consists of gumbo, meat pies, hot tamales, pe...
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Connor Settle, standing in front of his newly restoration, great grandfather, Sylvester, Chevrolet C-10 pickup.  Connor, with the help of his two grandfathers, Billy and Arden, this is the finished product of the pickup that was sitting under a shed since 1994. 
Passion to addiction: Restoring old vehicle
Connor Settle, is a junior at Many High School, and is the son of Tony and Tonya Settle of Many and the grandson of Billy and Sarah Colston of Many and Arden and Billie Sue Settle of Marthaville. C...
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St. Mary’s names students to honor roll
St. Mary’s school announced the honor roll students for the third nine weeks. A Honor Roll First Grade: Mixon Bankston, Claire Bolton, Ana Bras, SydneeAnn Bryant, Stella Chasteen, Lora Cole, Isabe...
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Couple of telephone calls result in handicap ramp for Provencal resident thanks to the Sheriff
Monday, April 22 I received a call a couple of weeks back about a local resident needing a ramp built on her house. A couple of telephone calls later and it was all set up. Her ramp is being built ...
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Long files Senate bill to up state contribution to higher ed retirement
District 31 Sen. Gerald Long filed SB 16 on behalf of all higher education boards, at the request of the Board of Regents a statement from Long said Wednesday. SB 16 defines the “regular retirem...
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Boyt
Fire chief announces retirement plans; stepping down after nearly 40 years in dept.
Chief Dennie C. Boyt will retire from the Natchitoches Fire Department May 1 after nearly 40 years of service with the department. Boyt began working with the Natchitoches Fire Dept. on Feb. 17, 1...
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