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Ladies-Night-Out provides inspiration for those attending despite long drive
Monday, April 15 Rose Johnson and I attended a ladies night out at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton lasts Thursday. Debbie Wilson was the speaker and the ladies of the church supplied a box lunch s...
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Provencal writer offers prayers for victims in Boston tragedy; reports on church activities
Monday, April 15 I want to start off sending my prayers to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred April 15. This was a senseless tragedy. Robeline’s Heritage Festival, a memoria...
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St. Mary’s seniors are using Apple iPads provided by a grant from the La. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Teachers are using the technology to promote literacy and improve overall reading and language achievement. From left are students Alyssa Odom, Matthew Giering, John Michael Settle and Ashlyn Balthazar.
St. Mary’s teachers use Apple iPad technology to create paperless classroom
St. Mary’s Catholic School is now using the latest Apple iPad technology in the secondary classroom thanks to funds awarded from the La. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Senior English ...
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Lakeview High School prom was Saturday, April 6. On from left are Heather Johnson, Collin Williams, Josey Hemperley, Zach George, Kenny Tyler, Madison Canady, Taylor Lodridge, Lillie Harper, Kevin Norman and Morgan Moberly at the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches.
Time-honored tradition continues at Lakeview wih prom; community turns out for fundraiser for cancer victim
Monday, April 8 Limousines, carriage rides, bow ties, up-dos, sequins, flowers and smiles; it’s prom time. Lakeview High School prom was Saturday, April 6 and students stepped out in style. Many v...
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Permits important to pump project for Cane River/Red River
The Cane River Waterway (CRWC) is moving to the next stage of the project to pump water from Red River into Cane River. CRWC Patrol Officer and secretary Betty Fuller said last week that the commis...
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High water closes Cane River
Cane River Lake was closed because of high water April 11. It will remain closed until the lake reaches 98.5 and falling.  The only boats allowed on the lake during this time are non-powered and ...
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Agencies partner for spring cleanup
The City of Natchitoches, Keep Natchitoches Beautiful and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking volunteers to assist with a parish-wide cleaning campaign this spring. April will start...
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Jazz/R&B Festival
Saturday, April 13 Cane River (Main) Stage 11:40 a.m. Opening Ceremony with Mayor of Natchitoches 11:50 a.m. NSU Jazz Orchestra 1:10 p.m. DC & the Zydeco Country Boys 2:30 p.m. Billy O’Conn & The C...
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Streets will close for festival
Saturday, April 13, 2013 6 a.m.-11 p.m. - Downtown Riverbank 6 a.m.-11 p.m. - Front Street from Church Street to St. Denis 6 a.m.-5 p.m. - Front Street from Church Street to Trudeau 6 a.m.-11 p.m. ...
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Retired teachers will meet
The Budget Committee and the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association met April 8 at the offices of the association in Baton Rouge. Major topics of discussion were the a...
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LeBlanc
Who’s Who at Northwestern State
Name: Lori L. LeBlanc Title: Counselor, Tutoring and Disability Support and Instructor in the Department of Language and Communication Years at NSU: 7. Job description: I coordinate Academic Tutori...
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Bus accident not school related
A school bus parked on the side of South Drive was struck from behind by another vehicle Thursday morning. The bus, owned by Jacqueline Metoyer, was parked at Archie’s Body Shop on South Drive when...
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NSU opens early registration for summer and fall
Early registration for the summer and fall 2013 semesters has begun at Northwestern State University. Students can sign up for the 12-week summer session through May 19. Registration for the first...
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The Federal Highway Administration is paying for 95 percent of the new Natchitoches sign on Interstate 49 and the City is paying for 5 percent.
Federal dollars paying major part of costs for highway enhancement project
With the opening of IHOP and work on a new welcome sign, the I-49 exit to Natchitoches is getting a makeover. The sign construction is part of a joint venture enhancement project between the Federa...
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Semester at Sea took Lesley Wright, right, to the Taj Mahal.
Student traveling the world on unique campus
Lesley Wright, former resident of Natchitoches, is aboard the EV Explorer sailing around the world with the University of Virginia Semester at Sea Program. Over the course of this semester she will...
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Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. Natchitoches Hope for Paws is running low on daily supplies and is in need of Pedigree puppy and Pedigree adult dog food, large trash bags...
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Temp drops 35 degrees, rain wets parish
How strong was Wednesday’s cold front in Natchitoches? According to National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Wiley Butler, a strong cold front passage Wednesday caused a 35-degree drop in te...
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Library will offer activities for Library Week
The Natchitoches Parish Library is celebrating National Library Week April 15–20 with activities and games. A special story time will be April 17 at 10 a.m. It is open to all ages but designed for ...
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L.P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School announced its ticket winners for the week ending April 5. Students earn tickets by displaying good behavior and are entered into a drawing each week. On front row from left are Leonzal Irchirl, Heaven Sam, Consuela Jacobs and Britnee Dutton. On back row are Karrington Thomas, Arianna Perry and DeQuinton Demars.
L.P. Vaughn Ticket Winners for April 5

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McConathy
McConathy will speak at Steak and Burger dinner; club will recognize contributions of Sam Coker
Boys & Girls Clubs of El Camino Reál hosts one of Natchitoches’ most popular fundraisers April 18 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m.  ...
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