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NSU Middle Lab. students are presenting the play “Mr. Scrooge’s Christmas.” the young actors gave a performance for fellow students this morning and will give another performance for the public, tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. Talent and voice teacher Cara Waring is directing the play. On front row from left are Kerrie Spillman, Devon Corley, Jazz Burrell, Grant Burleson, Laura Porter, Shaylynn Hargis, Mikayla Scaife, Brittany Turner, Claire Spann and Kailyn Kendrick. On back row are Phoenix Pichon, Anna Robertson, Bryce Moulton, Noelle Warren, Edouard Ferrell, Cameron Owesley, Jordan Bevill, Devon Mathews and Jessica Zhang.
Student Actors

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Jaycees, radio station toy drive underway
Radio M*A*S*H (Make A Smile Happen) is Dec. 6-8 at Wal-Mart. This 54-hour marathon broadcast is in support of the Natchitoches Jaycee’s toy drive. Elite Radio Group stations 94.9 The River, 106.5 A...
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Gary Sinise, Trombone Shorty to ride in parade
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Gary Sinise and New Orleans musicians Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and Harry Connick Jr. will lead the parade of the Krewe of Orpheus on the evening of Lundi Gras, the da...
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Bountiful Fruit
David Milner has plenty of stocking stuffers thanks to his orchard of lemons, oranges, satsumas and kumquats. This lemon tree bore over 400 pieces of fruit, and he has picked 7 bushels of satsumas....
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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Natchitoches Parish Library will have a children’s Christmas party Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. Library patrons of all ages can attend for cra...
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St. Mary School’s drama class performed bullying skits on Nov. 13 and 15. Each group created an original scene to illustrate various types of bullying students might experience. In each skit, students used at least three strategies to effectively handle a bully. Sitting from left are Tori Prudhomme, Madelyn Matt, Josh Lucky and Matthew Gallien. Standing are Ryan Cunningham and Tyler Vienne.
Bully Alert

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Festival events continue
Natchitoches is continuing its celebration of the Christmas season Saturday, Dec. 8 with entertainment, tours and special events. •The Féte de Hiver will be at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic...
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On horseback is Macy Paige Vascocu as Karen Miller leads an American Quarter Horse, Fancy. They were getting ready for egg-on-a-spoon races.
4-H Horse Club enjoys day of fun
By Abigail Gardner The Natchitoches Parish 4-H Horse Club met at Old River Farms on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 in the afternoon. The participants had a fun-filled day with egg on a spoon races on h...
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EVENTS
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Natchitoches Parish Library will have a children’s Christmas party Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. Library patrons of all ages can attend for cra...
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Becky Herring was visited by an elf. The elf left her a gift and also wrapped tape all around her classroom. It seems there is an elf doing good deeds to teachers at the school in Provencal. Teachers arrive at the school in the morning and find a surprise in their rooms or office. Each person is considered a very special educator or they would not get his special treat. 
Elf brings gifts, mischief
It seems there is an elf doing good deeds to teachers at the school in Provencal. Teachers arrive at the school in the morning and find a surprise in their rooms or office. Each person is considere...
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DARE graduations start this week
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Office proudly announces the following culminations of the fifth grade D.A.R.E. program. St. Mary’s Catholic School Thursday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Natchitoches Magnet Sch...
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Connie Culotta shows off the blooms on a corn plant that bloomed in November for the first time.The plant is 10 years old.
Plant blooming after 10 years
Tom and Connie Culotta were puzzled by the strong, sweet-smelling aroma that suddenly appeared at their home the evening of Nov. 26. They didn’t mention to each other because the smell subsided unt...
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Molly Owecki’s first grade class at Cloutierville Elementary Jr. High School took canned goods to school for the Food Bank’s Christmas Cheer Food Drive. On front row from left are Christy Evans, Caiden Baines, Cameron Sarpy, Jamal Barnes, Desiria Mitchell and Leland Troquille. On back row are Dacey Boyett, Kearston Edwards, Dakota Sanders, Trinity Glenn, Owecki, Rufus Culbert and Russell Remo. Not shown is Hunter Bennett.
Food Bank Food Drive

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NSU Middle Lab. Principal Ben LaGrone announced students with a 4.0 grade point average for the first nine weeks of school. From left are eighth graders Carli Raupp, Cameron Owsley, Cole Kendrick, Conor Bertucci and Jacob Boyt.
Principal’s List

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NSU Middle Lab Principal Ben LaGrone announced A Honor Roll students for the first nine weeks of school. On front row from left are eighth graders Hayden Hennigan, Dalton Dark, Kaitlin Hatten, Zachary Dubois, Jackson Carroll and Lauryn Buckner. On middle row are Weston Ivy, Abby Hubbard, Emmalyn Houghtby, Madison Henson and Hannah Fannin. On back row are Alainna Metoyer, Jessica Zhang, Cameron Karle and Keyeria Smith.
NSU Middle Lab Honor Roll

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St. Mary’s School presented academic letter jackets at a student assembly on Thursday, Nov. 29. Jackets were presented to students who’ve maintained at least a 3.9 grade point average, and patches were presented to students who’d already earned their jackets in previous years. On front row from left are Lainy Jackson, Emily Heard, Sydnee Wyer, Ashlyn Balthazar, Jackie Clark, Rebecca Pickett, Olivia Strahan, Renee Lirette and Kara Davis. On middle row are Mary Katherine Horton, Madi Ackel, William Torrent, Matthew Chambliss, Joseph Thibodaux, Hunter Bedgood, Gabrielle Ingram, Holley Hayden, Tanner Hernandez and Martin Aviles. On back row are Garrison Friedel, Shelby Bishop, Nick Takes, Tyler McCain, Tyler Ward, John Sullivan, Landon Sturdivant, Nathan Gardner and Rachel Dickson.
St. Mary's School letter jackets

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Kendria Sanders, principal at Goldonna Elementary Jr. High School, announces the Students of the Week for Nov. 30. On front row, from left are Brianna Hines, Brooklyn Guin and Navaeh Green. Back row are Madison Guidry, Tristan Thompson, Donnie Ward and Karmen Jarriet.
Goldonna Student of the Week

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As part of Red Ribbon Week, students participated in throwback jersey dress down day. On front row from left are John Salard, Laken Dunn, Jenny Brown, Callie Dubois and Hannah Kerrty. On middle row are Kylie Canterbury, Cody Nealy and Nina Edmonds. On back row are Nick Matthews, Kevin Norman, Tydeshia Roberson, Tycianna Caldwell, Shannon Smith, Santari Mitchell, Samantha Shoemaker, Darius Holden and Anthony Reliford.
Red Ribbon Week

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Consultant says charter school application inadequate
The Natchitoches Parish School Board voted to deny the application for the Mandelbrot Charter School during a called meeting Monday, Dec. 3. The board acted following a report from consultant Kimbe...
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Food Bank Volunteers
David and Sarah Wood of Natchitoches spent a few hours volunteering in the warehouse at The Food Bank of Central Louisiana. The Food Bank donates food to distribution sites in Natchitoches along w...
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