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Promotion
NSU alum James E. Bagley was promoted to lieutenant colonel in a Feb. 7 ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. He is a 1995 graduate of the NSU ROTC program and is a training officer fo...
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Students named to Northwestern State Dean’s List
Nine hundred and thirty-six students at Northwestern State University have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester, according to Northwestern State Provost and Vice President for A...
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Horn Street reopened
Temporary work on Horn Street is now complete. Horn Street is now open to regular traffic patterns from Second Street to Front Street (eastbound traffic). The portion of Ducournau Street under con...
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Riverbank Damage
Although the rain last week replenished the water in Cane River, it caused this section of bank at 853 Parkway gave way following the 6-8 inches that fell. Parkway resident Norm Fletcher discovered...
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Riding Certificate
Caroline Ferrell, left, of Natchitoches, completed her riding test administered by Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) instructor Donna Brian, right. Ferrell earned a Level 1 Certificate under...
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NSU lists parish students named to fall honor roll
One thousand eighty-one students at Northwestern State University were named to the Honor List for the Fall 2011 semester. Students on the Honor Roll must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern Sta...
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Chrystal Woodard
Background and skills should help new financial aid director at NSU
Chrystal Woodard has been named Director of Student Financial Aid at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana Sys...
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L.P. Vaughn Elementary/Middle School PBIS Star Students for Feb. 6 are, on front row from left, Kristian Courtney, Ga’lecia Bell, Taylor Dixon, Kylee Williams, Alaina Bolton and Wesley Clark. On back row are Jayla Dawson, Sharika Jackson, Shaleia Murphy, Brianna Robertson and Demonte Hall.
Star Students
L.P. Vaughn Elementary/Middle School named its PBIS Star Students for Feb. 6.
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City Court judge lists criminal trial docket
City Court Judge Fred Gahagan lists the criminal trial docket for Feb. 6. Patrick Berryman, simple battery, dismissed. Andrew Bletsch, simple battery, reset March 12. Ava Booth, simple battery, dis...
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Annual sportsman’s scholarship fundraiser set
The eighth annual Larry W. Cole Sportsman’s Scholarship fundraiser will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Fairview Baptist Church in Fairview Alpha. Cole was an avid sportsman, a 2003 Lakeview Hig...
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Dr. Bob Gillan leads the Veterans and Memorial Park Committee meeting Thursday afternoon at City Bank and Trust Company.
Committee moves forward with memorial veterans park
The Natchitoches Veterans and Memorial Park Committee requested a multi-year no-cost lease with the Natchitoches Parish Police Jury Monday. The board unanimously approved a resolution of support s...
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NCPTT hosts conference today
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) will host a conference focusing on the conservation of Outsider Art. The conference will highlight the decorative works of non-t...
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The spring Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) class has begun at Natchitoches Central High School. JAG is a state-adopted dropout prevention program that emphasizes job skills and training for students. Students participate in community service projects as well as leadership training. Third period students are, on front row from left, Shawonda Jones, Tyrin Westmoreland, Denetria Green, Anna Waxley, Mandy Thomas and Zak Morgan. On back row are Shabresha Anderson, Deorbre Matlock, Starla Davidson, Cordell Stewart, Katelyn Metoyer and Kededra Carpenter.
Jobs for American Graduates

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LOVE Level Donation
Jerry Jones, left, and Jason Parker, right, owners of Guidroz Physical Therapy, present a $1000 “LOVE Level” donation to Wayne Ragan, center, for the La. Lions Camp for youth with mental and physic...
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NRMC golf tourney set
The Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation St. Patty’s Day golf tournament will be Monday March 19 at the Natchitoches Golf and Country Club. The fees are $300 for a team, $75 for an indiv...
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Horn Street rerouted
Due to construction at Ducournau and Horn Streets, Horn Street will temporarily be rerouted as a west-bound street. Horn Street will be accessible from Front Street to the Exchange Bank parking lo...
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Petunia orders due March 2
There will be a medley petunia fundraiser at the corner of St. Clair and Williams Avenue to raise money for those 4-H members who will attend the 4-H University at LSU. The 8-inch pots of assorted ...
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Weather service offering free SKYWARN class
The National Weather Service in Shreveport will offer free classes on severe weather preparedness. During these classes, National Weather Service meteorologists will introduce participants to SKYWA...
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The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity serenade Olivia Coats. On front row, from left, are Kyle May, Michael Johnson, Tommy Myrick, Stephen Bryant and Donovan Baker. On back row are Cameron Kyle, Jonathan Bordelon, Craig Flynn, Jake Potts and Joshua Peterson. Photo by Rae Anne Firmin
‘A Serenade to a Girl’: true way to a woman’s heart
With heart-a-fluttering and a smile from ear-to-ear, NSU student Olivia Coats of Lacombe exclaims, “I’ve never been serenaded before! That was awesome!” Last week, the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinf...
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City has large overages in Dec. budget
The City saw $412,600 in overages spanning five departments in December, according to its financial report. As of Dec. 31, the City had spent about 58 percent of its $13.6 million general fund budg...
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