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Rainfall ranges from 5-8 inches in parish
Shreveport National Weather Service Cooperative Observer  A heavy rainfall event occurred in Natchitoches Parish Tuesday into Wednesday with excessive rainfall observed in southern Natchitoches Par...
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Rains send Cane River over pool stage
After the recent rain, Cane River Lake is 98.3 MSL Thursday, with pool stage being 98.0 according to Cane River Patrol Betty Fuller. The spillway landing is the only landing closed on the lake d...
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NSU Elementary Lab School announced its Terrific Kids for December. On first row from left are Houston Walker, Jacob Peveto, Olivia Bryant, James Giddens and Taylor Eubanks. On second row are Koda DeBlieux, Jacob Miller, Hope McConathy, Baylee Laroux, Leif Nation, Madeline Mayfield and Caleb Berry. On third row is secretary Angela Spann.
E Lab Terrific Kids

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Kisatchie will waive fees on MLK weekend
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. Forest Service will waive all fees at recreational sites in Kisatchie National Forest with the exception of camping on Caney Lakes on the Cane...
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The Provencal Danceline performed with the New Orleans Saintsations Dec. 30. On front row from left are Destiny Graves, Abbie Gandy, Taylor Johnson, Lindsay Penrod and Emily Robertson. On second row are Farrah Connell, Morgan Neugent, Katie French, Laikan Behan and Bailey Graves. The danceline is under the direction of Susan Horn and Stephanie Horn.
The Provencal Danceline

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School board calls special meeting Tuesday
The Natchitoches Parish School Board will have a special called meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. to discuss the board’s request for unitary status and removal of the desegregation suit by the fed...
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Troop 60 in Natchitoches.    Alliance Compressor plant manager Ken Gardner presents a check for $2,500 to Netami District Executive Mike Chatalain.  On back row, from left are Troop 60 Scouts Vincent Maggio, Jonathon Mezierre, Evan Sinclair, Tanner Delphin, Daniel Chatelain, Nathan Gardner, Thomas Haley and Scoutmaster Kevin Shanahan. 
Trust gives to Boy Scouts
Alliance Compressors, on behalf of the Emerson Charitable Trust, presented the $2,500 donation to the Netami district of the Norwela Council of the Boy Scouts of America.   These funds were given t...
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Fort hoping to start friends group
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site will host “Friends of the Fort Exploratory Meeting”   Saturday, Jan. 26 from10-11 a.m. at the park visitor center. The purpose of the meeting is to provid...
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These results are from 103 responses to a poll that was available during December on natchitochestimes.com.
Online Poll

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Cloutierville Elementary/Jr. High School announced its Terrific Kids for December. On front row from left are Chase Sarpy, Cameryn Sarpy, Marisa White, Hannah Tingle, Gabrielle Meziere and Rofus Culbert. On second row are sponsor Renee’ LaCaze, Devin Helaire, Brandon Jordon, Alyssa Morgan, General Encalade, Bill LaCaze and Nathan Curtis. On third row are Courtney Logan, Makayla Metoyer, Jakia Morris, Hurc Grigsby, Sierra Febo, Jasmine Allen and Kiwanian John Ackel. Not pictured are Destiny Mitchell, Zackary Edwards and Derek Bush.
Cloutierville Terrific Kids

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City council wil have full agenda
Natchitoches City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 14 at the Arts Center. The pre-council meeting to discuss non-agenda items begins at 5 p.m. The council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Both are open to...
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Meetings at a glance
Bellwood Water System membership meeting, Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m., System Office, Bellwood City Council meeting, Jan. 14, 5 p.m., Natchitoches Arts Center Natchitoches 911 Commission meeting, Jan. 15, 2...
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26 couples get marriage licenses
Twenty-six couples applied for marriage licenses during November-December in Natchitoches. They were: Christopher Deshaw White and Dinesha N. Greene Derick Dewayn Armstrong and Tena Louise Johnson ...
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Architect elected to state office of institute
Architect George Minturn, AIA, of Natchitoches, has been elected vice president, District A, of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for 2013.  Also elected were Jeffrey K....
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Parish council balks on setting salary for public works director; elects officers, sets time
It didn’t take long for three former police jury members to hijack the first parish council meeting Thursday afternoon. Parish President Rick Nowlin opened the meeting by saying, “This is the begin...
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Commission gets update on Grand Hotel project; reviews plans with approval to come in Feb.
With a rare absence of a quorum, the Natchitoches Historic District Commission was unable to approve minutes or vote on measures at its meeting Monday, Jan. 7. But commissioners got an update on th...
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Exploration Day will give chance for students, parents to visit Louisiana School campus
The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts will host its January “Exploration Day” program aimed at prospective students in sixth-12th grades and their parents. The event will be Jan. 21 w...
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Area students make university honor rolls
University of Louisiana at Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester. Aimee Elliott of Campti, Myesha Allen, Kyle Daigle, Brittany...
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Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Bellwood Water System membership meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the System Office, 135 Bellwood Church Road, Bellwoo...
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Christian Scholars at Home Homeschool Group and 4-H Club caroled at local nursing homes following their December meeting. On front row from left are Christopher Lirette, Rayna Farrell, Leneigh Hennigan, Megan Lirette, Lindsay Gregory, Nicholas Lirette, Samuel Wilkins, James Wilkins, William Morrison and Ruth Mertens. On middle row are Anthony Lirette, Joshua Hooper, Anne Mertens, Rachael Gregory, Brittany Gregory and Ellie Hooper. On back row are Stephen Lirette, Sarah Dyess, Bradford Morrison, Maryelle Hooper, Anna Hooper, Jack Mertens and David Hooper.
Christian Scholars at Home 4-H club meets, has demonstrations before visiting nursing homes
On the brisk morning of Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, members of the Christian Scholars at Home 4-H club congregated at Grace New Testament Baptist Church. The meeting began with prayer, pledges and Scr...
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