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Physics Honors
The American Association of Physics Teachers has recognized three seniors at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts as 2012 Outstanding Physics Students. According to Dr. Robert Dalling, ...
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Mother, son receive nursing degrees at NSU
Jeremy Wiley could always count on at least one familiar face in his nursing classes at Northwestern State and on Friday, he was one step behind that person as he received his Bachelor of Science i...
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Natchitoches Parish Voters and Civic League Inc. meeting set
The Natchitoches Parish Voters and Civic League Inc. will meet Tuesday, May 8 at the Ben Johnson Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. There will be a public forum with questions for guest speaker, attorney Joh...
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‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set
Central Louisiana letter carriers will conduct the “Stamp Out Hunger!” drive Saturday, May 12. Central Louisiana residents can leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned s...
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A silent auction will feature a Romantic Natchitoches Travel Package, dinner for 10 in the Melrose Dining Room and a Clementine Hunter Giclee Canvas Art.
Melrose to host jazz brunch in gardens
In honor of National Preservation Month and to celebrate the restoration of Yucca House, Melrose Plantation will host a jazz brunch in the gardens of the plantation home Saturday, May 12 from 10 a....
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Belly dancing class to begin at NSU May 17
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a tribal fusion belly dancing class beginning Thursday, May 17. The class will be taught on Thursdays from 5...
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School board learns about education bill
Describing Gov. Jindal’s education reform bill as one full of inconsistencies, Baton Rouge attorney John Guice presented an overview to school board members Tuesday during a committee meeting. “The...
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These fifth grade students were named Students of the Year at their respective elementary schools. They attended the school board committee meeting May 1 to get their certificates and shake hands with the board members. Seated in front from left are Breanna Harrison of George L. Parks and district winner Timothy Giddens of Natchitoches Magnet. Standing are Ashley Womack of Goldonna, Erica Dubois of Marthaville, Jason Monette Jr. of Cloutierville, Keonte Charles of East Natchitoches and Mekaila Braxton of Fairview Alpha. Not pictured are Alddrian Bolton of L.P. Vaughn, Sarah Hicks of NSU Elementary Lab and Tyler Nichols of Provencal.
Students of the Year
The Natchitoches Parish School Board recognized its students of the year for fifth, eighth and 12th grade.
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3 sentenced after pleading guilty to crimes
Recent guilty pleas taken in the 10th Judicial District Court for Natchitoches Parish in anticipation of the scheduled jury term for April resulted in several prison sentences, Natchitoches Parish ...
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School board holding the line financially
The talk at the school board committee meeting Tuesday was mostly about finances. Director of Finance John Laborde said that spending is in line and the budget is “breaking even” with May and June ...
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St. Mary’s to play tonight
The St. Mary’s Tigers will face fifth-ranked Mangham today, Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cracker Brown Field. The Tigers improved to 22-7 and advanced to the quarterfinals of District 1...
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Shirley (Holly) Stave
Who’s Who at Northwestern State
Name: Shirley (Holly) Stave Title: Professor of English, Assistant Director of Louisiana Scholars’ College Education: B.A. in English and Theater at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, Ph.D. ...
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Lawrence Sampey, Joshua Sampey and Sheldon Montgomery stand in front of the 15-foot bass boat they took from Natchitoches to Morgan City.
Trio takes 18-hour boat trip to Morgan City
When Joshua Sampey’s father Lawrence told people he wanted to take a 15-foot bass boat from Natchitoches and down the Red and Atchafalaya Rivers to Morgan City, the response was less than positive....
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FSA lists crop loan tables for upland cotton
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the 2012 crop loan premiums and discounts for upland cotton. The tables of these loan rate differentials are available on the FSA Price Support Division...
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Green Market will have fishing activities today
Fishermen and those who enjoy water sports will want to visit the Cane River Green Market Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several businesses from around the state will present demonstrations...
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Kyung Kim
South Korean native wins outstanding research award
When Kyung Kim received his graduate degree later this week, he became one step closer to his goal of helping teachers effectively incorporate technology into instruction. The South Korea native ...
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Keith Dromm
Book explores issues of sexual harassment
A new book by Keith Dromm, associate professor of philosophy in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, has been published by the Broadview Press. The book, “Sexual Harass...
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Northwestern State Calendar
Here is a look at the week of May 6-12 at Northwestern State University. May 6-12 - Summer and fall registration continues May 9 - Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech, Brown-Stroud Field, 6:30 p.m. May 11 ...
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Natchitoches Times Poll
Go online at www.natchitochestimes.com and take part in our poll asking where readers are going on summer vacation. It looks like most people are saying “can’t afford to travel.” How about you? Whe...
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OES event set
Golden Star Chapter #62 Order of the Eastern Star will present “Behold the Bride Awaits” Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the MLK Recreational Center. The chapter is still looking for some young men an...
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