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Throngs of Shoppers at Wal-Mart
Stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, named for the period when stores traditionally turn a profit for the year. But Black Frida...
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Chris Lansdell from NSU Athletics donated a box of food to the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging. The food was collected from NSU Basketball fans.From left are activity coordinator, Linda Turner and Chris Lansdell. NPCOA is still collecting blankets for our seniors. The drop off is 1016 Keyser Avenue.
NSU Fans Support Seniors

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Student of the Week Nov. 9 at Goldonna Elementary are, on front row from left, Brandon Sullivan, Brittani Thornton and Kalei Nelson. On back row are Principal Kendria Sanders, Gabe Ybarra, Memphis Grappe, Jazmyn Hawkins and Warrick Ybarra.
Students of the Week

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Charlotte Rhodes donated a handmade blanket to the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging blanket drive. From left are outreach coordinator, Patrice Parker and Charlotte Rhodes.
Blanket Donated

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 David Broussard Jr., airpark development manager for the England Industrial Airpark and Community provided the Natchitoches Rotary Club with an update on the park master plan and current economic development activities.  He noted that airport has completed nearly $20 million in projects that include ramp repairs, a new fuel farm, and a new access road. The interstate highway, rail and water access as well as a strong workforce will help draw major industry to the site.  The site also includes office and warehouse facilities, a golf course, hotel and restaurant, an education complex, retirement community and general housing.  This mixed-use development is located on 3,000 acres. housing 60 business, employing 2,000 persons, and operates on self-generated 9 million dollar budget.  This facility is a major economic driver for the region and creates more than 2,000 direct jobs.  Additionally, the airpark provides key support services for both Ft. Polk and the LA National Guard.  He closed with questions and a invitation to everyone to visit the facility and include United, Delta or American airlines in their travel plans.  From left are Broussard and Rotarian with the program Tommy Melder.
Rotary Club

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The Bridge Church donated 21 blankets to the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging. From left are outreach clerk, Rosene Walker, Darrell Waggener, Zeb Marcotte and outreach coordinator, Patrice Parker.
Blankets Donated

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Police jury will do final maintenance projects in 6 areas
As part of its final action as a governing body, the police jury voted to spend approximately $1 million on road maintenance. The money will come from the $1.9 million the body has generated from s...
Nov 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police jury finances improve with timber sale; insurance up
The police jury will get $35,100 from a timber sale on its Mallard Hill property according to forestry consultant Ron Pruitt. Reporting at the Monday meeting, Pruitt said the bid was a little less ...
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From left are Patrick, Brailyn, Brystian, Layle, Demarius, Larry, Betty and Dezmun Payne. Not pictured are Chris, Derrick, Jerry, Dannie and John Payne.
Family honors late mother by giving
In the Payne family, Thanksgiving isn’t only about giving thanks. It’s also about giving others a reason to be thankful. To help others is why the Payne family met at a family-owned business the da...
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One local employee deployed to New York as a volunteer with the American Red Cross relief services after Hurricane Sandy. NPSO Dep. Sabah Muhammad, left, volunteered two weeks of her time to help with relief services in New York. “The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Office would like to thank Deputy Muhammad for the endless number of hours she put in to helping out the citizens of New York and the affected area,” said Mary Jones, an officer in the Office of Homeland Security.
NPSO Dep. Sabah Muhammad deployed to New York as a volunteer with the American Red Cross relief services after Hurricane Sandy

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New vendors, old favorites ready for for Fleur de Lis Christmas Market
The 9th annual Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market will be held in the large exhibit hall, meeting rooms, and lobby of the Natchitoches Events Center, 750 2nd Street, in historic downtown Natchitoc...
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Jaycee John Caliste works on an ornament with Tanner Sims and Ju’Liyah Davis.
Natchitoches Magnet and Jaycees create art
The Natchitoches Magnet School received funding from the Natchitoches Area Jaycees that provided an opportunity for art students, with the direction of teacher Becky Roy, to create both traditional...
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Snow Fest opens tonight
The Snow Fest is returning to Natchitoches for three weekends during November and December including tonight, Friday and Saturday. It will feature a 110-foot-long slide. There is a 42 inch height r...
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Perhaps from farthest away, Nepali natives Prem and Raj Gongaju are resident advisors at the Louisiana School. Raj Gongaju: “I’m thankful for having always been surrounded by good people at the Louisiana School, for my job and for the kids, because without them I wouldn’t be here.” Prem Gongaju: “I’m also thankful for the school, the kids and my job. It’s the place where the love of work and the work of love come together.”
A city full of thanks
Like recently-stuffed turkeys, Thanksgiving celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, from religious services to family dinners to after-dinner Christmas decorating. No matter how they choose to c...
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Students in Judy Herrington’s and Amy Te Rito’s classes at Fairview Alpha Elementary learned about the first thanksgiving. Their grandparents were guests for lunch. On front row are Courtney Ayres, Conner Roberts and Haley Windham. On back row are Kandace Adams, Ca’Juana Bush and Gabe Wren.
Elementary schools have Thanksgiving fun

Nov 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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EVENTS
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Community Reinforcement Center will reopen Friday, Nov. 23 at 1216 Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. The center will give away free clo...
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Riverbank to close Friday morning
The downtown riverbank will close beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23 and will reopen Sunday, Nov. 25.  The Church Street Bridge will close at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 for fireworks and wil...
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Tourist Commission changes meeting
The Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission November meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the commission office.
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Social Security hours to change
Effective Nov. 19, La. Social Security offices will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. Beginning Jan. 2, 2013, offices will...
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Sisters Alice Faye Hillman Spurgeon, Bettie Sue Hillman Henagan, Virginia Ann Hillman McCann, Lois Marie Hillman Johnson, Shirley Ruth Hillman Groves and Judie Mae Hillman Morrison all attended Northwestern State.
Parents’ quest for education resulted in 6 sisters getting degrees from NSU
‘We never considered not going. I wanted to be able to take care of myself and back then your choices were teaching and nursing.  We all chose teaching.’ Alice Spurgeon
Nov 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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