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Third grader Asia LaBom won an award for having “craziest shoes” as part of Oasis of Love Christian Academy’s spirit week.
Oasis Christian Academy Spirit Week Photos

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An ovserwhelming amount of cats and dogs were found at the Campti residence where the owner was unable to care for them.
Animal rights group has urgent plea after rescue of multiple pets in Campti
By Jen Helander President, Natchitoches Hope for Paws A concerned citizen who is trying to help with spay and neuter in our rural communities wanted to help a family who took in strays and obviou...
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Who’s Who at NSU
Name: Ashley Jordan Title: Registered Nurse with Health Services Years at NSU: 3 Job description: I oversee patient care and coordinate with community resources to address student’s medical conditi...
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NSU lead landscape horticulturist Mark Weaver oversees the planting of the NSU Elementary Lab Class of 2012’s “legacy tree.” The tree is a Vitex, a tropical plant known for its ability to attract butterflies.
Tree Planting

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Lender of the Year
On the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development in Louisiana recognized Bank of Montgomery in Natchitoches as the 2011 Lender of the Year for Rural Development at ...
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From left are Davante Lewis from McNeese State University, Ashley Mudd from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Matthew Jewell from Nicholls State University, Laura Siu from the University of New Orleans, Derrick Houston from Northwestern State University and Will Dearmon from Louisiana Tech University.
Student Goverment Association presidents elect leadership positions in UL System, state
BATON ROUGE - Student Government Association (SGA) presidents gathered in Baton Rouge Monday to elect leadership positions in the University of Louisiana System and for statewide higher education. ...
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Undergraduates and faculty researchers from Northwestern State University who participated in the first University of Louisiana System Academic Summit were, front row from left, Saul Carcamo, Liz Mrak, Kena Senegal, Sarena Senegal, Dr. Lisa Abney and Steven Gruesbeck. On the middle row are Kyle May, Mary Hebert, Bethany LaVergne, Jasmine Scott, Christian Marks and Dr. Jack Atherton. On the back row are Al Landry, Matthew Haskins, Dr. Betsy Cochran, Matt DeFord and Dr. Curt Phifer.
Researchers attend UL Academic Summit
Faculty and students from Northwestern State University who participated in the University of Louisiana System’s first Academic Summit last month presented on diverse topics ranging from nutrition ...
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Provencal Terrific Kids
Provencal Elem/Jr. High named their Kiwanis Terrific Kids for May. On front row from left are Jacob Owecki, Brooklyn Townson, Layla Bordelon, Nathan Prothro, Ganen Fallon, Hunter Laurent, Anna Mari...
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East Natchitoches Elem/Middle School named their Kiwanis Terrific Kids for April. On front row from left are Tyrenna Johnson, Brandon Hatcher, Christiana Babineaux, Breelyn Hamilton, Lauren Holden and Elijah Collins. On middle row are Diamond Williams, Dylan Johnson, Daysha Anthony, Kenya Brown, Jaylin Brumfield, Caleb Smith and Taylor Johnson. On back row are Principal Carolyn Benefield, Demarius Thompson, Shawn Pier, Mikhail Tyler, Brianna Scranton, Briyanah Turner, Skylar Downs and Kiwanian Katrice Baker. Not pictured is Patrick Hicks.
East Natchitoches Terrific Kids

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Graduations continue
Natchitoches Central High School will hold commencement exercises Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus. St. Mary’s High School will hold commencement exercises Tuesday, Ma...
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Committee seeks names of vets who died last year for ceremony at new park site
The first Memorial Day service will be May 28 at the site of the proposed park behind the Old Courthouse on Second Street at 10 a.m. This service will pay tribute to those Natchitoches Parish Vet...
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Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys will per
Park to host music festival at Oakland
The third annual Cane River Music Festival will take place at Oakland Plantation the following Saturday May 19. The festival will feature Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys, Hezekiah Early...
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Special Awards
Students in eighth grade at NSU Middle Lab who received special awards during the third nine week grading period are, on front row from left, Emily Ryder, Bookworm Award; Caroline Ferrell, Problem ...
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Collin Crow received the Top Shot Award. He shot an average of 114 out of 120.
Reserve Academy Awards

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St. Mary’s Terrific Kids
St. Mary’s named their Kiwanis Terrific Kids for May. On front row from left are Addison Evans, Sophia Hogg, Gabby Godfrey, Stella Chasteen, Anne Michelle Long, Camille Ball and Aiden Evans. On bac...
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Fun Day rescheduled
The City of Natchitoches Recreation and Parks Department has rescheduled its City Park Fun Day for Saturday, May 18. Fun Day will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Park, lo...
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John LaCaze Jr.
Student invited to presidential inauguration
A Natchitoches Central High School student, John LaCaze Jr., has been invited to attend the presidential and vice presidential inaugurations in January 2013. The invitation comes from the High Scho...
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Just Talkin'
News Editor Leigh Guidry has been working on a story about retiring City Councilman Jack McCain and JT told Leigh to ask him for comments on how it’s been sitting next to Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow...
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Matt Durr, Hunter Masson and John Linger show off their Meat Identification plaques.
High school FFA members honored at banquet
Natchitoches Central High School ‘s FFA Banquet was held May 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the school atrium. The food was served by the FFA members. The food was grilled chicken, string beans, potatoes, roll,...
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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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