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The Lakeview HS Air Force Junior ROTC $500 donation
The Lakeview HS Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Cadet Corps’ citizenship program was recognized Oct. 25 by Peoples State Bank with a $500 donation. The mission of AFJROTC is to “Develop Citizens of...
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Provencal Elementary Pre-K through second grade students learned from Volunteer Fire Department members. From left, are Brian Miller, Cecil Boswell and Brad Woodel. The firefighters presented a fire prevention and safety program. Students had a surprise visit from Sparky, watched an educational video, learned how to exit a building on fire and toured a fire truck before receiving a bag of goodies.
Provencal Elementary - Pre K students learn fire prevention and safety

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Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow gave a recognition presentation to Linda Queen at City Counsel. Queen’s worked with the Department of Children and Family Services for 34 years. From left are Morrow, Queen and Mayor Lee Posey.
Service Recognized
Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow gave a recognition presentation to Linda Queen at City Counsel. Queen’s worked with the Department of Children and Family Services for 34 years. From left are Morrow, Que...
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John Murrell, an outlaw remembered
By Kerlin Sutton A small squadron of mounted outlaws, no more than twenty in all, took an obscure trail deep into Kisatchie Forrest. The little traveled trail moved them upward under the green emb...
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Bryan Cornish of the Dallas Police Department taught sheriffs’ deputies and citizens from across the state how to establish Neighborhood Watch programs and how to strengthen existing ones. The two-day event was hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and The Partnership at Drugfree.org.
Officers get training on Neighborhood Watch
By Steven Niette Law enforcement officers from across the state attended a Natchitoches Neighborhood Watch training event Oct. 24-25. The program, hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office...
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Brooke Axsom, Spanish teacher at St. Mary’s School, leads her middle school students in reciting the Lord’s Prayer in Spanish. Sitting in far back from left are Anna Evans (Yolanda) and Cole Zeagler (Alfonso). In mid-ground are Kate Dickenson (Angelina) and Sarah Johnson (Diana). In front are Nazy Metoyer (Margarita) and Rylee Wyer (Luna). Standing is Axsom.
St. Mary's teacher engages students under new standards
By Steven Niette Louisiana public schools are being applauded for their ranking improvements and switchover to Common Core standards and teaching methods, but they’re not the only ones renewing the...
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No civil service raises; yet statewide officials continue to get raises
By Tom Aswell Capitol News Bureau BATON ROUGE (CNS)—Rank and file state civil service employees have gone without pay increases, merit or otherwise, since 2009 but at least 104 managers, directors...
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Woman charged with kidnapping; another sought in store theft
Shandrekia “Rekia” Shuvontae Sloan, 24, is wanted by the Natchitoches Police Dept. on charges of felony theft. There is a warrant for her arrest in connection with the theft of $700 from the regis...
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NSU Elementary Lab students on honor roll for first grading period of the year
Principal Caron Coleman announces the honor roll at the NSU Elementary Lab School for the first nine weeks. Principal’s List 4.0 Second Grade: Madison Brian, Ethan Brown, Chloe Byrd, Caden Conley,...
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NCHS seniors semifinalists in program
Three Natchitoches high school seniors are semifinalists in the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program. They are part of more than 1,600 qualifying Black Americans and will compete for appro...
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The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Room 135, located at 940 University Parkway, Suite A. The women’s clothing and accessories boutique, owned by Damian Thomas, offers 10% discount for all high school, college & vo-tech students. On front row from left are Ragan Crawford, Kiana Scott, Naomi Bush, Freda LaCour, Jennifer Sheffield, Heather Martin, Eurydice Thomas, London Thomas, Damian Thomas, Zaharias Soileau, Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow, Timmaney Kennedy, Shaniqua Cook, Valerie Culpepper and Sarah White. On back row are Tony Davis, Lorilee Broderson, Dion Boyett, Ryan Todtenbier, Jamie, Martel Henry, Allison Wilkerson, Bridget Briley, Evelyn Anderson, Donna Chance, Angela Anderson, Matthew Koon Evelyn Stratton, Betthany Thomas, Jill Hightower, Kayla, Patrick Hollier and Roderick McIntosh.
Ribbon Cutting

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Cellular One representative Derek Toro donated hundreds of dollars in school supplies on behalf of Cellular One to George L. Parks Elementary Middle School. From left are Literacy Interventionist Specialist Cassaundra Cole, Toro and principal Alvin Leon. Not pictured is a donation by Alanna Nelson of Les Amies’ Pack the Bus Campaign, which also purchased hundred of dollars of school supplies.
Supplies for Parks

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CommCare Corporation, a non-profit company operating throughout Louisiana, announces that Maria Mapa, the former director of nursing, is now administrator, and Annette Walker, previous case manager, is director of nursing. Mapa has worked for the center for 18 years. She was director of nursing for the past 10 years and has been a licensed administrator since 2007. Walker transitioned from the Natchitoches Parish Hospital labor and delivery unit to manage the Skilled Nursing Program of Natchitoches Community Care Center. She recently received her certification as a Long Term Care Nurse. Mapa, left, and Walker decorate a cade for the residents of Chinquapin House, one of six households located within Natchitoches Community Care Center.
New Administrators

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Rhonda and Tony Hernandez, owners of Huddle House, donated $500 to the DOVES fundraiser. DOVES executive director Abby Garcia, center, accepted the check.
Huddle House Gift to DOVES

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The Natchitoches Animal Shelter will have a Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and costume contest Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. There is a five dollar registration fee and a form that participants may pick up at the Animal Control Office or fill out the day of the event. The animals will compete for first, second and third place in a “Canine Cutie” competition and for top places in “Ugly Mug” and “Best Dressed” contests. Halloween treats will be provided for the public.
Howl-o-Ween is Saturday
The Natchitoches Animal Shelter will have a Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and costume contest Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. There is a five dollar registration fee and a form that participants may pick up a...
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Northwestern State’s College of Science, Technology and Business recognized the recipients of endowed professorships funded through private donations and matching grants.  Seated from left are Dr. Brenda Hanson, Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne, Dr. Begoña Perez-Mira, Dr. Lynn Woods and Dr. Julie McDonald.  Standing are Dr. Tom Hanson, Dr. Mark Swanstrom, Dr. Nat Briscoe, John Williams, Dr. Jack Russell, Dean of the College Dr. Austin Temple, Dr. Ben Rushing, Dr. Mark Thompson, John Byrd, Dr. Larry Short, Dr. Mark Schaub and Dr. Glenn Cooley.
Dept. recognizes endowed professorship and chair recipients at NSU
Northwestern State University’s College of Science, Technology and Business honored the recipients of endowed professorships and an endowed chair.   Funds for the chair and professorships are provi...
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Early voting continues at the courthouse until Tuesday, Oct. 30, except Sunday. On the first day of early voting, 794 Natchitoches Parish residents early voted at the courthouse and more than 256 voted by mail. “On Tuesday, we voted as many people as Bossier did,” Registrar of Voters Deborah Waskom said. “It’s exciting.” From left are Waskom, Deputy Registrar Brenda Ellzey and volunteer Tammy Raynes. To view and print sample ballots, go to www.sos.la.gov.
Big numbers are early voting here
Registrar of Voters Debbie Waskom reports a big turnout for the first two days of early voting. Some 1,308 people have voted Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, 514 people early voted. Of that tot...
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Campti-Creston alumni will meet Friday and Saturday
Committee members of the Campti-Creston Alumni Association announce the Biennial Reunion will be Oct. 26- 28. The non-profit organization was formed in 1987 to maintain identity with the Campti C...
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United Steel Workers Local Union 13-1331 donated $500 to three schools totaling $1,500 for the support of student excellence and achievement. The schools are George L. Parks Elementary Middle, L.P. Vaughn Elementary Middle and M.R. Weaver Elementary. USW 13-1331 represents the hourly workforce at International Paper Red River Mill. These Contributions come from the local union fund. From left are USW president Cedric McClinton and Parks principal Alvin Leon.
United Steel Workers Local Union 13-1331 donated $500 to three schools totaling $1,500
United Steel Workers Local Union 13-1331 donated $500 to three schools totaling $1,500 for the support of student excellence and achievement. The schools are George L. Parks Elementary Middle, L.P....
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Lakeview High School students in David Greene’s Biology I class recently completed a SPAWN activity for which Greene asked students to describe cell processes from a unique perspective. On top from left are projects by students Aaron Savell, Michelle Waldrup, Madison Rowell, Zachary Rachal, Katie Blanchard, Haley Johnson, Kalani Jarriett, Neka Hart, Heather Trichel, Jaquarious “Tootie” Ardison, Aaron Conlay and Zathan Creamer. On bottom are projects by Wesley Ebert, Carrie Gallien, Nick Harvey, Arthur Isaac, Porsha McCoy, Cassie Prudhomme, Jerald Rainey, Deon’Ta Reliford, Ronald Reliford, Ju’Ron Supalo and Tori Holden.
Lakeview student writes paper on ‘How Cell War I Began’
Madison Rowell completed a project entitled “How Cell War I Began” in the Lakeview High School Biology I class taught by David Greene. “Hi, my name is Estabon. I was an old protein and a successful...
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