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Torch Run
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones Jr., center, led the local delegation of law enforcement officers in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers from north Louisiana brought t...
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Capital Campaign raises $36 million for NSU Foundation
The Northwestern State University Foundation closed out its three-year capital campaign with a record of over $36 million dedicated to support the educational mission of NSU. The chair of the campa...
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George Minturn reveals a drawing to the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Committee.
Proposed veterans park design revealed
Architect George Minturn revealed a drawing of the Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park at the committee’s meeting Thursday, May 10. The drawing includes a 1,900 square foot brick walkway...
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Library details summer reading program ‘Journey Through the Arts’ in June, July
The Natchitoches Parish Library invites young people to a “Journey Through the Arts” during June and July. “Dream Big - Read!” The Summer Reading Program for children through 12 will be June 1-Jul...
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Rev. Dr. J.D. Dupree Jr.
Seminary and Bible College honor memory of Rev. Dupree by renaming institute after him
The United Theological Seminary and Bible College has renamed one of its annual institutes in honor of he late Rev. Dr. Joseph Dupree Jr. According to a resolution the seminary and college passed i...
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911 Commission will hire engineer to draw utility plans
The extension of utilities to the site of the proposed NATCOM 911 Center was the primary topic of discussion at Tuesday’s 911 Commission meeting. According to architect George Minturn, extending e...
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Featured activities this Saturday will include a belly dancing demonstration.
Green Market to feature belly dancers, Zumba class
The Cane River Green Market (CRGM) will continue its summer season Saturday, May 19 with various activities in celebration of National Salsa Month and National Physical Activity and Sports Month. N...
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Legacy Dodge Ribbon Cutting
The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep, located at 1798 Hwy 3175. Owners, James Kerr and Tyler Studinka were...
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Spring Orchestra Concert
The Natchitoches Central High School orchestra presented its spring concert May 10 under the direction of Syll-Young Lee Olson. The acclaimed orchestra boasts several All-State members including As...
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NSU could see $9.4 million cut if budget bill is not amended
If the budget bill (HB1) currently moving through the Louisiana Legislature is not amended Northwestern State University is slated to lose $9.4 million in state appropriations. This will bring No...
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Sec. of State observing Voter Registration Week
Sec. of State Tom Schedler and the state’s registrars of voters are conducting Louisiana’s annual Voter Registration Week from Monday, May 14-18. Schedler is encouraging all Louisiana residents 17 ...
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This map of El Camino Real de los Tejas is courtesy of the National Park Service.
2 workshops will teach about cultural history of historic El Camino Real de los Tejas Trail
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stone Fort Museum at Stephen F. Austin State University will offer two June workshops exploring the cultural history of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail....
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Pet of the Week
Name: Angel Age: 12 weeks Sex: Female Breed: Lab Comments: Angel is a sweet and loving puppy that will make a wonderful family pet. She has been started on vaccinations and is in excellent health....
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NPD police chief lists arrests for April 24-May 5
Chief Micky Dove has announced arrests for the period of April 24-May 5. Patrick Reliford, 21, 103 Margaret Lance, simple possession of marijuana. Alphonso Allen, 45, 220 Duplex St., theft of goods...
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Embracing techonology in nursing education wins ‘Nurse’s Touch Award’ for NSU professor
Rebecca Harrell, an assistant professor of nursing at Northwestern State University has been named one of the first recipients on the Nurse’s Touch Award presented by ATI Nursing Education. Harrell...
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Members of the design team assembled for Friday’s “charette” at the Natchitoches Events Center to pour over details of the outline for Tricentennial Park.
Commission establishes guidelines for Tricentennial Expo centered at City Park
Celebrating the spirit of discovery, the Natchitoches Tricentennial Commission began work Friday toward transforming the historic Natchitoches City Park into a Tricentennial Expo space by the anniv...
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Shelby McCain, left, and Shelter Director Angela Lodridge, will be at the shelter today, Wednesday, at 4:30 p.m. for the open house of the Furever Friends Garden
Furever Friends Garden will open today at shelter
The City of Natchitoches Animal Shelter will hold an open house to celebrate the opening of the Furever Friends Garden Wednesday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the City of Natchitoches Animal Shelter, loc...
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Giant Salvinia choking Saline Lake; commission plan will lower lake
Saline Lake is dying. We know why it’s dying, and now it’s time for something to be done about it. Giant Salvinia, “The Green Monster,” is the cause of the problem. It’s a native to Brazil, but has...
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Letter from Dept. of Justice approving home rule charter.
Justice Dept. pre-clears home rule charter
The US Dept. of Justice on Monday pre-cleared the Natchitoches Parish Home Rule Charter president-council form of government. The pre-clearance paves the way for an election of parish president and...
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May is peak season for asthma, allergies
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It’s a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect tim...
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