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Sheriff Victor Jones, left, and Chief Greg Dunn, joined Lt. Roger Henson at the FBI National Academy Graduation from the FBI Academy at the USMC Base in Quantico, Va.
Officer completes FBI academy
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the graduation of Lt. Roger Henson from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy’s 247th Session in Quantico, Va. Henson was among 26...
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Police charge mother after infant found unattended in bathtub with water
The Natchitoches Police Dept. received a call about an infant left unattended in a bathtub with water Thursday, Jan. 12. The 2-month-old girl’s temperature was below average when the police found h...
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Scholarship Review
The Dreams Scholarship Fund Inc. held their “Christmas Party with a Purpose” Dec. 16. The Dreams Scholarship Fund honors two senior students who submitted a scholarship application for review by t...
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Local economy strengthening City’s bottom line
Director of Finance Pat Jones says the Natchitoches economy is showing strong. Jones gave the City financial report as of Nov. 30 at the Jan. 9 City Council meeting. The City had received 40 percen...
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Gail Sweeney Stephenson
Baton Rouge Bar Association President
Gail Sweeney Stephenson was installed as president of the Baton Rouge Bar Association Jan. 12. Stephenson is a 1973 graduate of Campti High School and a 1976 graduate of Northwestern State Univers...
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Keeping alive Dr. King’s legacy of equality and social change
As the nation prepares to celebrate the achievements and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there is little question that the world has changed radically since his death. For those of an older g...
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The Kiwanis Club recognized November Terrific Kids at Fairview Alpha Elementary. The students are chosen because they exhibit good citizenship and model behavior. On front row from left are Jacobi Robinson, Asharia Smith, Brooklyn Hay, Kelsey Hayes, Alexia Adams, Cartina reliford, Joseph Yount and Hayden Weaver. On second row are Kiwanians Carrie Beth Hough and Brandy Tilley, Latia Beavers, Ladasha Hayes, Dillon Longino, Ashley Blake, Harley Wablington, James Owens and Principal Mary Yount. Not shown are Joshua Harvey, Zantavious McKinney, Emily Reliford, Jarid Bradley, Rebecca Gallien, Taylor Stewart, Savanna Collier, Dylan Pace, Janya Layton and Wade Salard.
Kiwanis Terrific Kids

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Animal shelter needs dryer
The City animal shelter is in immediate need of a dryer. The heating element on the only dyer went out Monday. Anyone who had a used dryer they would like to donate to the shelter can call director...
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Members of Natchitoches Parish Fire District 9 were among those called to fight a fire in Red River Parish north of Coushatta. The fire began when an explosion ignited the tanker truck.
Fire District 9 called to assist with well fire near Coushatta
Natchitoches Fire District 9 was one of several fire districts called to assist Red River Parish firefighters with a fire at a natural gas drilling site off of the Springhill Church Road north of C...
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Event for prospective students is Monday
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will host an “Exploration Day” program aimed at prospective students in sixth through 12th grades and their parents. The event will be Jan. 16...
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Top 10 ranking shows quality and affordability of online programs
Northwestern State University has been named one of the top 10 online non-profit universities by the Guide to Online Schools. The rankings are available at guidetoonlineschools.com/online-colleges/...
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Rotary Guest
Randy LaCaze, director of City of Natchitoches Community and Economic Development, provided the Natchitoches Rotary Club with an informational update on current and proposed economic development pr...
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The Walter Ledet Coffee Club acknowledged those peopole who helped with the project to feed needy families for Christmas. From left are Fred Denham, Mary Gallien, coffee club member Stan Chaddick, Sheriff Victor Jones, Sam Cedars, coffee club member Fred Clark and John Bynog.
Helping others during holidays is its own reward for coffee club members
Sam Cedars said it best. “You good people take care of a real true need.” Cedars was speaking to members of the Walter P. Ledet Coffee Club Wednesday morning after participating in the group’s Chri...
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6 NSU alumni serving in legislature
Six Northwestern State University alumni took oaths of office as members of the Louisiana Legislature Monday in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Northwestern State alumni who are ser...
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City no longer pumping into Sibley Lake
After about 200 days, the City stopped pumping water from Bayou Pierre into Sibley Lake five weeks ago. The recent rains have raised the lake from 19 inches below pool stage last week to 13 inches ...
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St. Mary’s School will hold a “draw down” raffle fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. A “draw down” is a type of reverse raffle in which the last ticket drawn - not the first - is the winner.
Draw down to raise money for St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s School will hold a “draw down” raffle fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the school gym. The event will feature a buffet-style meal and cash bar. Cash and prizes will be awa...
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From left are Diana, David, Lauren, Gracie Mae and Dustin Blessing.
New Year’s Eve
The Blessing family rang in the new year with sparklers at their home in Natchez. Photos were taken Danae Blessing, a graduate from Texas A&M Commerce in photography.
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DAR Director Dr. Colleen Lancaster accepts a proclamation establishing this year as “the year to celebrate the Louisiana Bicentennial 1812-2012” from City Councilman Dale Nielsen. The opening reception will be Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the National Center for Preservation, Technology and Training.
City Council covers routine agenda items
The Natchitoches City Council covered bids, an annexation and a grant in its meeting Monday. The City awarded the bid to purchase a backhoe to Scott Equipment Co. LLC in Alexandria for $36,500. The...
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Rotarian and NSU President Randall Webb, right, introduced Sen. Gerald Long who spoke to the kRotary Club Tuesday. Long introduced his brother, Jimmy Long, left, a former state representative who is a member of the board of supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
Senator says state will tackle teacher tenure, unfunded liability of state workers
Teacher tenure reform and funding state worker benefits will top the agenda of Gov. Bobby Jindal for the next 4 years and specifically the next 12 months, Sen. Gerald Long told the Rotary Club Tues...
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NSU makes U.S. News rankings
Northwestern State University’s online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in education were included in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Rep...
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