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Journey into Middle Earth
Natchitoches Magnet sixth grade gifted students took a journey into “Middle Earth” with a book study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”. They are awaiting the new movie release that will premiere i...
Jun 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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NSU to host theatre camp
Northwestern State University’s Dept. of Theatre and Dance will host a Summer Theatre Camp to include acting, singing and dancing July 25-Aug. 1 for children ages 8-13. Participants will audition, ...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Natchez resident Rosia Lee Humphrey received a $5,000 SNAP grant with assistance from Peoples State Bank. From left are Peoples State Bank CRA Officer LaCarsha Baabers, contractor Sean Berryman Sr., Humphrey and Business Development Officer Lewis McBryde III.
Bank helps family through SNAP funds
In an effort to meet the needs of the communities, Peoples State Bank assisted Rosia Lee Humphrey with modifications to her home through the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP). “We are thrill...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The “Flab to Fab” boot camp will be offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and taught by certified fitness instructor Jessica Salter-Shirley.
Green Market to kick off boot camp, coincide with the Cookin’ on the Cane
The Cane River Green Market (CRGM) will continue its summer season Saturday, June 2 in conjunction with the annual Cookin’ on the Cane BBQ Festival. Natchitoches’ local farmer’s market will take p...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Potato Project
Sonny Evans, right, a member of Methodist Men at First United Methodist Church, presents 500 ears of sweet corn and 500 sweet potatoes to Sherrill Milner, left, and John Jarvis from the Robeline Fo...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Long ‘probably’ to be candidate for governor
BATON ROUGE (CNS)-State Sen. Gerald Long (R-Natchitoches) intimated on Wednesday, May 16, that he would probably be a candidate for governor in 2013. In a wide-ranging interview, Long said, “I’m 67...
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March Kiwanis Terrific Kids at Fairview Alpha Elem./Jr. High are, on front row from left, Raegan Cannon, Simone Roberson, Christopher Walker, Stephan Prud’homme, Allie Hill, Ariel Joseph and Memphis Grappe. On second row are Fredrick Smith, Robbie Blanchard, Jacob Townsend, Sarah Jones, Carleigh Lofton, Cadence Winslow and Tramon Lloyd. On back row are Adrianhya Gray, Charlisha Pottain, Sainequa Brown, Essence Ford, Raven Speir, Cole Jones, Joeseph Davis, Douglas Reliford and Kiwanian Carrie Beth Hough.
Fairview Alpha Terrific Kids

Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Red River area to benefit from mill’s focus
By Traci Washington Communications, International Paper- Red River Mill While International Paper’s $4.5 billion dollar acquisition of corrugated packaging company Temple-Inland last month took pla...
Jun 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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B.A.S.S. pro-angler will visit downtown Natchitoches Saturday, June 2.
Pro-angler to make tour stop
B.A.S.S. pro-angler JTodd Tucker and the Big Green Egg are scheduled to visit downtown Natchitoches Saturday, June 2. Tucker and the Big Green Egg (BGE) will be parked at Kaffie Frederick General ...
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Mobile apps making it easier to access information on state’s voting website
The following are now available at the Louisiana Secretary of State’s web site: www.sos.la.gov GeauxVote Mobile App for iPhone devices GeauxVote Mobile Android App for Android devices GeauxVote Mob...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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William Joseph Mitchelson
Valedictorian, Governor’s Scholar, athletic letters among accomplishments of graduate
William Joseph Mitchelson, son of Kevin and Frances Dobernig Mitchelson of Pittsburg, Kan., and grandson of John Dobernig Sr. of Natchitoches and Connie Stemmann of Alexandria, was the valedictor...
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Just Talkin’
JT thinks James (Jim) Hearron is feeling a little frustrated like a lot of us are. He just has an “eloquent” way of expressing himself, so JT would like to pass it along. Of course, there are man...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fleming discusses 4 top problems at re-election campaign kickoff
U.S. Rep. John Fleming kicked off his re-election campaign with a town hall meeting at the Natchitoches Events Center May 24. Fleming took the opportunity to discuss what he believes to be the four...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Big & Rich
Terry Rogers, head alligator rancher at Bayou Pierre Alligator Park, met country stars, Big & Rich, at their recent performance at the Paragon in Marksville. The duo’s bodyguard approached Rogers a...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fire department to test hydrants
The Natchitoches Fire Dept. will test fire hydrants throughout the City of Natchitoches from Monday, June 4. Testing will take place through June 15. During this period, residents may experience so...
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Council tosses ‘smoke free’ to next mayor
The Natchitoches Arts Center was full Monday for the public hearing regarding making the City completely smoke-free. At its April 12 meeting, the Natchitoches City Council tabled an ordinance that...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Water Babies
Cousins Kane Milner and Jax Hearold had Memorial Day fun in the sun at Grand Bayou Resort with their families. Milner is the son of Jason and Keri Milner and Hearold is the son of Shelby and Melani...
May 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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LSU Press featuring work of local author on artist Clementine
“Clementine Hunter, Her Life and Art” by Art Shriver and Tom Whitehead, is featured in the LSU Press Books for Fall, September edition. A photo of one of Hunter’s paintings is on the cover of the ...
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Hundreds will converge on City as Freshman Connection begins
Northwestern State University holds its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, May 31-June 1, June 21-22 and July 17.Approximately 500 students are expected today, Thursday for the beg...
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NSU first campus to be named Tree Campus USA
The Chronicle of High Education recognized Northwestern State University as one of 150 colleges and universities in the United States that is a designated Tree Campus USA, a free Arbor Day Foundati...
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