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Karol Long and Bryden Wheeler spend time with newborn miniature colt Stormy Sky.
Horse, toddler become pint-sized pals
Whether it is dog, cat, gerbil or fish, the majority of the population has a pet. They become an essential part of life and usually love unconditionally. With the exception of the fish, most are ve...
May 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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This retaining wall in Natchez, Miss., is made from metal beams driven in the ground with wooden timbers in between.
Historic District projects continue
The Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission (NHDDC) discussed ongoing projects at its May 17 meeting. Funds have already been set aside for the American Cemetery walkway project. Land...
May 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Blood drives continue
Natchitoches community blood drives will be held at the following dates and locations on the LifeShare bus: Friday, May 25 at the Keyser Ave. Walgreen’s from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at W...
May 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Graduation
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s office held its “Correction Reentry Pre-Release Curriculum” graduation Thursday, May 10. There were 14 graduates. The goal of the program is to provide those relea...
May 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jan Dean, assistant manager of the Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery, donated tadpoles for NSU Head Start Centerstudents to observe. Camdyn Phillips, left, and Raychel Wilson use magnifying glasses to get a close look at the tadpoles.
Tadpoles
Students at NSU Head Start Center experienced firsthand the life cycle of a frog at the Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery.
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Garden
NSU Elementary Lab’s community garden project has been made possible through Lab students and donations from local businesses. Representing those who have donated to make the garden possible are, o...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Playground Field Trip
Students in Crystal Pierce’s kindergarten class at Fairview Alpha Elementary on a field trip to City Park are, from left, Bobby Sparks, Kayne Hartley, Jh’Niyah Telsee, Rickitha Millage, Dalton Barb...
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Police jury restructures highway dept.
The police jury “restructured” the highway department putting two police jurors in charge during a meeting Monday. The plan also eliminated the job of the assistant highway department director Penn...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Attorney General's opinion furnished to police jury
Parish Manager Catherine Hamilton said she was asked to research parish managers and compensation and furnished the following Attorney General’s opinion to the police jury: Aug. 3, 2004 OPINION 04-...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Councilman Jack McCain Jr. will retire next week after 24 years of holding the District 1 Council seat.
Thanks for 24 years of service
“Mayor, I motion that we approve the minutes of last month’s meeting but that we dispense with the reading of the minutes.” That’s been a routine for Councilman Jack McCain Jr. for several years. H...
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Cathy Clark and her son Kyle examine the Natchitoches Parish Library booth at the Summer Splash informational fair held at the Natchitoches Events Center May 15. The event is designed to showcase educational, recreational and social youth programs that will take place in Natchitoches this summer. Not pictured is Jessica Clark.
Summer Splash

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Mary Beth and Jack McCain Jr.
Comments on Jack McCain Jr. from those who know him best
“It really hasn’t been a problem for us. I think it’s been good for him. It’s given him the opportunity to make decisions to help the City. I think he’ll miss seeing people and visiting with those ...
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Gold Sponsor
Bank of Montgomery became a Gold Sponsor for the La. Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend with a $2,500 contribution. BOM Director of Marketing and Business Carrie Beth Burns presented the to Hall...
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Fifth graders at L.P. Vaughn Elem/Middle School attend D.A.R.E. graduation May 17.
D.A.R.E. Graduation

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Lakeview’s Air Force Junior ROTC Overall Academic Trophy, senior category, was awarded to Cadet 1st Lt. Whitney Bradley for achieving the highest overall academic average of all year 3 and 4 cadets. Bradley attained a perfect 4.0 grade point average and a 100-percent average for JROTC.
Cadets honored at Lakeview AFJROTC banquet
Lakeview High School’s Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) unit hosted 195 guests and cadets during its annual awards banquet and cadet change of command ceremony April 20. Maj. Bob Kellogg, USAF (Ret.), L...
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Just Talkin'
News Editor Lee Guidry has been getting to know Jack McCain this week while working on a story about his retiring from the City Council after 24 years. She has a new respect for Jack, who she didn’...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local students make Chancellor’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List at LSU
Louisiana State University named its Chancellor’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, students must take a minimum of 15 credit hour...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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NSU Elementary Lab Letters About Literature Winners are, from left, Asia Pikes (third place), Regan Keen (fifth place), Emma Gruesbeck (second place) and Claire Spann (fourth place).
Lab students place in La. Letters About Literature contest
Four NSU Elementary Lab students placed in the Louisiana Letters About Literature contest, a strong showing in a competition that had 787 entries across the state. Emma Gruesbeck (second place), As...
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Dept. of Fine and Graphic Art to offer camp
Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will offer the Art Fun!damentals summer camp for children 5-11 years of age. Three week sessions are available. Session one, “D...
May 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mourning Mayor Joe
Natchitoches Police Dept. officers, other City employees and friends of Mayor Joe Sampite lined Second Street as his funeral procession drove by following services at Minor Basilicia of the Church ...
May 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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