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Kermit Pharris
Bank picks Natchitoches native and NSU alum to be CENLA area president
Natchitoches native and NSU alum Kermit Pharris as was named the Central Louisiana area president for Capital One Bank. He is responsible for leading the bank’s community focus and philanthropic co...
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2 community blood drives left for June
Community blood drives will be held in the Natchitoches area on the LifeShare bus in June at the following locations and dates: Thursday, June 27 - Brookshire’s on Hwy. 1 Bypass, noon-6 p.m. Frida...
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Cheer Camp
Cheering at Marthaville’s summer cheer camp are, on front row from left, Madeline Mitchell, Karagan Henry and Abbie Rodriguez. On second row are Gabby Friday and Makenzie Broadway. At top is Anna B...
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Lifesaver Award
Natchitoches Police Officer Kevin Price, center, received the Lifesaver Award from Chief Micky Dove and the police department Friday. He was one of the first officers on the scene May 26 when respo...
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Inaugural Mass set for sheriff
There will be an inaugural Mass and inauguration ceremony for Sheriff Victor Jones Jr. Thursday, June 28. The Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. at Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church. The in...
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How Hot is Hot?
The Natchitoches Regional Medical Center sign marked the temperatue at 105 degrees at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Weather stations reported the heat index at 114 Tuesday afternoon. So how are you beating the h...
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Levy-East House fire investigation continues
Natchitoches Fire Chief Dennie Boyt said Monday that the investigation continues on Levy-East House fire. The fire department is working with the State Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation. T...
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Grads get Huey P. Woodson Scholarship
Two Natchitoches Parish high school graduates received the Huey P. Woodson II Memorial Scholarship this year. Alexis Calhoun, daughter of James and Helen Calhoun, is the recipient from Natchitoche...
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Leadership School
Lakeview’s top cadets graduated from the 2012 AFJROTC Aerospace Science and Leadership School June 23. The seven-day school allowed cadets to learn Americanism and develop their potential as effect...
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Former resident, NCHS student graduates from US Military Academy
The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Co...
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Historic District board approves new budget
The Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission (NHDDC) approved its 2012-13 budget June 21. The 2012-2013 budget is $360,000, as it was last year, but with some changes. The board moved ...
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Voters to receive new info cards
During the next 10 days Natchitoches Parish Voters will receive a new Voter Information Card for Reapportionment District Changes issued June 20. The cards will also include their new Charter Com...
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It’s time to enter Marthaville Heritage Queen’s pageant
The Marthaville Heritage Society Queen’s Pageant will be in the Marthaville Gymnasium Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. All divisions 0-11 years will compete in Sunday dress. Ages 12-22 years will compete in ...
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City Court lists trial docket
City Court Judge Fred Gahagan lists the trial docket for June 11. Colondra Slate Bell, loud music amended disturbing the peace, pleaded guilty, sentence of the court was, confine 30 days in jail, 3...
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Powhatan Mayor
Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court Louie Bernard gave the oath of office to Powhatan Mayor Johnnie Taylor. From left are Taylor, her husband Ellis and Bernard.
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NPD Promotions
The Natchitoches Police Dept. promoted Jayson Linebaugh, left, and Firal Robertson to sergeant June 23.
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Miss Northwestern/Lady of the Bracelet Tori Thompson waves to the audience during her evening gown competition at the Miss Louisiana Pageant Saturday evening in Monroe. Thompson, a sophomore at NSU, was in the Top Ten. With her are her Fleur de Lis Princesses who accompanied her on stage during the evening gown portion of the top ten competition. From left are Hailey Williams, Chloe Longlois, Thompson and Maddie Cardwell.
Miss Louisiana Pageant
Miss Northwestern/Lady of the Bracelet Tori Thompson and NSU graduate Carley McCord placed in the Top Ten at the Miss Louisiana Pageant Saturday evening in Monroe. See more photos in Lifestyle.
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James McMahon
Man charged in death of his mother
A Provencal man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested James McMahon, 21, Thursday after he reported his mother, Phyl...
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Free historical trading cards available at Cane River Creole National Historical Park are part of a series of 550 cards available at participating national parks.
National Park Service hoping trading cards will create historical interest among children
Trading cards have been popular with kids for generations, from images of sports figures to movie stars. Now, Cane River Creole National Historical Park is offering free trading cards featuring peo...
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Good Shot
Greg Davis holds a 5-foot water moccasin he shot with a bow and arrow near Payne Subdivision Friday, June 22. Davis said children playing in the area alerted him to the snake.
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