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Commission will give free phones to qualified
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is partnering with New Horizons Independent Living Center to provide free phones with amplified hearing equipment to eligible persons. New Horizons will be at the ...
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Who’s Who at Northwestern State
Name:   Bill Dickens Title:      Professor of Health & Human Performance Education:    B.S. East Carolina College, Health & Physical Education,                     M.Ed. East Carolina University  M...
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This Week at Northwestern State
Here is a look at the week of March 24- 30 at Northwestern State University. March 24 – Baseball vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m. March 24 – Northwestern Theatre and Dance pre...
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Lyle Alford and Leah Swanstrom of Natchitoches were elected state president and state treasurer, respectively, at the Louisiana State Society Children of the American Revolution meeting in Baton Rouge. On front row from left are Recording Secretary Robert Lombardino, Registrar Isabelle Byrnes-Bartell, Historian Cagle Kaough and Treasurer Leah Swanstrom. On back row are Organizing Secretary Bailey Israel, President Lyle Alford, Vice-President William Martin and Senior State President Katie Lombardino.
Area students elected as CAR president, historian
Lyle Alford and Leah Swanstrom of Natchitoches were among the members of the Louisiana State Society Children of the American Revolution who met in Baton Rouge Saturday, Feb. 23. Alford was elected...
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From left are Latresha Easter of Springhill, vice president of Zeta Phi Beta and NPHC;  Juliette Gray of Slidell, treasure of Zeta Phi Beta;  Nicese Moses of Shreveport, president of Zeta Phi Beta;  Darryln Brice of Franklin, secretary of NPHC and financial secretary of Sigma Gama Rho;  Kayla Jacob of Lake Charles, president of NPHC and Sigma Gamma Rho, presenting the book to Director of NSU Libraries Abbe Landry and Natalie Laurence, director of Greek Life.
NSU Pan-Hellenic Council recognizes black history with book
Northwestern State University’s Pan-Hellenic Council commemorated Black History Month by donating a book to NSU’s Eugene P. Watson Library.  “The Divine Nine:  The History of African American Frate...
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NSU Dance students attend Mississippi festival and present original work ‘Living Water’
Students from Northwestern State University’s Theatre and Dance program attended the annual south regional conference of the American College Dance Festival Association March 12-16 at Belhaven Univ...
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Judy Herrington and Amy Te Rito’s class at Fairview Alpha celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. From left are Haley Windham, Ca’Juana Bush, Kandace Adams, Conner Roberts, Courtney Ayers and Gabe Wren. See more photos Page 3A.
Pre-K celebrates Dr. Seuss

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FUMC fundraiser is Saturday
First United Methodist Church, 411 Second St., Natchitoches will sponsor two fundraisers for the Relay for Life Team.    Gem Star of Houston will return with a full line of uniquely designed jewe...
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Uncertainty plagues Head Start as program awaits word on whether grant will be renewed
There was more bad news from Office of Community Services (OCS) at the Parish Council meeting Monday. Director Sharon Harris said Head start will get a cut of 5 to 10 percent in its block grant th...
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On front row from left are  Ronnie Comick, Cedric McClinton, Lindsay McElwee, Matt Barbour and Flynt Nelson. On middle row are Rusha Pullig, Roger Burchfield,Clinton Gigglio, Eric Davis, Joe McLaren, Jarrod Leach, Wayne Rachal and Danny Wisher. On back row are Robin Whitehead, Spencer Kieffer Chuck Shaffer.
American Cancer Society recognizes IP Red River Mill for contributions
Relay for Life of Natchitoches Parish was recently honored to accept contributions from International Paper’s Red River Mill and members of Local 1331 United Steel Workers. The mill is an annual s...
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NSU offering fast-track for teacher certification in 1 year
Applications are being accepted for Northwestern State University’s Practitioner Teacher Program (PREP).  PREP is a summer-intensive, fast-track program that results in Louisiana teacher certificat...
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Parish council facing hurdle from DHH; exploring personnel for clerk, health unit
Two personnel issues were the topic of lengthy discussions at the Parish Council meeting Monday. Parish Sanitarian Justin Gremillion wants the parish council to hire retired sanitarian Mike Deason ...
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Seaman Properties, LLC, also known as South Park Mobile Home Community and formerly B&D Trailer Park, is closing due to sewer and drainage problems. The residents must vacate by June 30 and are in the process of packing up their belongings.
Aging mobile home park closing; residents relocating to new locations
Although Doris Bonier has to move her mobile home to another park, she isn’t angry and doesn’t blame anyone for the trouble. When South Park Mobile Home Community closes June 30, Bonier and her nei...
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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Council on Aging Caregiver Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. April 24 at the COA center at 1016 Keyser Ave. Freedom Life Church is hold...
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Natchitoches student gets graduate degree
Students from 43 states and Washington, D.C., are among candidates for degrees this fall on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus. They included Jenna Marie Nugent of Natchitoches who received a...
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Community Development Center provides enrichment programs
Campti Community Development Center (CCDC) proposes to offer a 21st Century Learning Program to 260 children throughout a seven parish region including Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Concordia, Jackson...
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School board will apply for 21st Century grant
TO: Parents, Students, and Community Members in the Lakeview Junior/Senior High, Fairview Alpha Elementary, Natchitoches Central High School, Natchitoches Magnet School, Parks Elementary/Middle ...
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Boy and Girls Club dinner rescheduled
The El Camino Real Boys and Girls Club Steak and Burger Dinner scheduled for today, Thursday, has been rescheduled for April 18. The speaker was to be NSU basketball coach Mike McConathy. Board mem...
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Vendors needed
Vendors are needed for the Ashland Spring Festival April 27. The event will be at the Ashland Community Center, 719 Hwy 153, Ashland. For a form, call the Ashland Town Hall at 544-0044.
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Fundraiser today
Freedom Life Church is holding a barbecue plate lunch benefit Thursday, March 21 for Joe Levasseur, who has recently incurred medical expenses and is unable to work. The plates are $7 and include b...
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