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UNO loses 800 on stricter admission standards
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The University of New Orleans lost more than 800 students between last year and this year. State higher education leaders tell The Advocate stricter admission standards are neede...
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Program will commemorate Cuban Missile Crisis
Northwestern State University’s Department of Criminal Justice, History and Social Sciences will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with a program on Monday, Oct. 22 at 6 ...
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City Court lists arraignment docket for Oct.
The following cases came before Judge Fred Gahagan in City Court Oct. 8. Jake Adams, theft by shoplifting, dismissed. Sharvel Addison, simple assault, pleaded not guilty, trial Nov. 26. Vincent R. ...
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The Louisiana Supreme Court held court yesterday at NSU to hear oral arguments on four pending cases. “We place a high priority on civic engagement here at Northwestern and are delighted to host this event,” said NSU President Randall Webb. “It’s especially appropriate for the Court to choose Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase territory, as the site of a session that will allow our students and the outlying community the opportunity to witness the state’s highest court in action.” As Justice Greg Guidry further explained, “March 1, 2013, will mark the bicentennial of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Natchitoches was a venue on the original circuit and we feel it is symbolically appropriate to return to our former home as we kick-off the celebration of Louisiana Supreme Court’s 200th anniversary.” The Louisiana Supreme Court last sat at NSU in 1986.
Louisiana Supreme Court at NSU
The Louisiana Supreme Court held court yesterday at NSU to hear oral arguments on four pending cases. “We place a high priority on civic engagement here at Northwestern and are delighted to host th...
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L. P. Vaughn Elementary/Middle School raised over $3,000 at the spaghetti supper fundraiser. Coordinated by music teacher Danny Von Kanel, the money will be used for the music program. The top three student ticket sellers won money. From left are Von Kanel, second place winner Ashley Hood, principal Sandy Irchirl, first place winner Christopher Berryman, principal Cynthia Cole and third place winner Qiana Sawyer.
Spaghetti supper benefits school choral program, students raise over $3,000
The L.P. Vaughn Elementary/Middle School Choral Program, under the direction of music teacher Danny R. Von Kanel, hosted a spaghetti supper fundraiser on Oct. 8. The fundraiser raised over $3,000 t...
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Adai Vice Chief Lee Solice carries the American flag and Adai Member Jimmy Davis carries the Adai tribal flag in the grand entry at the Adai Caddo Indian Nation Pow Wow. The pow wow will be Saturday at the Adai Caddo Indian Nation Cultural Center.
Adai Caddo nation will honor ancestors at pow wow Saturday near Robeline
The Adai Caddo Indian Nation Pow Wow will be Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Adai Caddo Indian Nation Cultural Center at 4460 Hwy. 485, 6 miles north of Robeline. The pow wow is held by...
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L. P. Vaughn’s announced its Star Students for the week of Oct. 8. On front row from left are Niyema Wafer, Rekia Smith, Xavier Dupree, Marcus Bernstine, Terry Williams, Amarion Mitchell, Tylaisia Caldwell and Amaria Johnson. On middle row are Alyssa Evans, Antonio Brown, Alashia Evans, Jacob Youmans, Dennis Jackson, Shyamia Patterson, Destyni Hamilton and Nicholas Sutton. On back row are Karrington Thomas, Erica Rummings, Javonte Mims, Paula Butler, Catrice Wafer, Reginald Smith, Julian Miles and Roy Evans.
LP Vaughn Star Students
L. P. Vaughn’s announced its Star Students for the week of Oct. 8. On front row from left are Niyema Wafer, Rekia Smith, Xavier Dupree, Marcus Bernstine, Terry Williams, Amarion Mitchell, Tylaisia ...
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Supreme Court justices will attend Red Mass seeking spiritual guidance in their jobs
Bishop Jacob Owensby of the Western District of Louisiana will celebrate the Red Mass in Natchitoches Friday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Second Street. In addition to local j...
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Just Talkin’
JT has a message for Marian Keator. JT hears the utility department will change those awful LED Christmas lights to a larger, brighter, light, hopefully restoring the glow that has been gone from ...
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Couples apply for marriage licenses in September
Fifteen couples applied for marriage licenses in October in Natchitoches. They are: Nathaniel Sean Anderson and Sharea Amber Rhue Gerald Dwayne Mitchell and Ashley Danielle Davis Joshua Wayne Hoosi...
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East Feliciana school board will eliminate 20 jobs trying to address $800,000 deficit
CLINTON, La. (AP) — The East Feliciana Parish School Board has voted to eliminate 20 positions by the end of the month. The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/RADgk7 ) the board's finance committee re...
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Police jury cautious about projects with new government about to take over
‘This could be our last meeting. We can’t commit as a body. We may not be here next month.’ John Salter Police Jury President
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Former Leesville police chief gets 46 months for obliterating serial number on revolver
US Attorney Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Tuesday that Bobby D. Hickman, 51, of Leesville was sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by three years supervised release for unlawful p...
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Poets will read their works at Beau Jardin
Three poets, including two Louisiana Poet Laureates, will read their work Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5 - 6 p.m. at Beau Jardin, on the riverfront. The event is free and open to the public. Darrell Bour...
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Historic Trails association will meet
The annual membership and board meetings for the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association will take place at the Adai Caddo Indian Nation Cultural Center in Robeline from 9 a...
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Alumni of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts visited the school during “Connections” weekend, speaking to students about the opportunities available at the Louisiana School and the importance of investing in their professional future. On front row from left are Jacinta Gisclair, Adele Babin Lee, Daniel McKernan and Steven Niehaus. On back row are Col. Stacey Hawkins, Sean Farley, Jacob Bitoun, Jennie Guidry, Channing Joseph and Samuel Fick.
Alumni offer tips on jumpstarting careers during ‘Connections’ at Louisiana School
‘Too often, people enter the teaching profession for what I consider to be the wrong reasons. Whether it’s having summers off or thinking of teaching as an easy fallback job, people teaching for j...
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Supreme Court decides matter of who is chief justice as 1st black takes over
The Louisiana Supreme Court will hold court at Northwestern State University to hear oral arguments on four pending cases. The session will convene at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 in M...
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Preschool students at Provencal Elementary/Jr. High School had a pet show to conclude their study of pets. On front row from left are Conner Kay, Danny Smith, Colbie McGee, Skylar Bolton, Jayce Rains, Wade Elliott, Abby Toro, Finn Staton, Mavryk Lacaze, Gracie Northcutt and Ella Jones. On back row are Troy Rials, Laykyn Sims, Raylehn Broadway, Waylon Smith, Kassidy Dowden, Melanie Maley and Anna Roberts.
Pet Show

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Trinity Episcopal Preschool was recently vistited by two N.S.U. associate nursing students. The nurses taught the children about germs and the importance of washing their hands. Standing from left are nurses Laura Bain and Cindy Fredieu.
Trinity Episcopal Preschool

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Parents may need tips on dealing with students with poor report cards
It’s that time of the school year again – report card time. Children get frustrated and upset when their report cards show they are not reaching their potential. Understanding your child’s pers...
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