Melrose Egg Hunt 
JT knows that former editor Carolyn Roy and her daughter Julie Longlois are LSU Lady Tigers and Coach Kim Mulkey fans, or should we say fanatics. They follow the team closely and saw them play the first game of the Final Four in Dallas last year. They were at the second round of the regionals…
See Precinct Returns Page 4AThe race for City of Natchitoches Mayor and Councilman-at Large continues with a run-off election. Incumbents were returned to office for City of Natchitoches Councilman in Districts 2, 3 and 4 .In the mayoral race Lee Posey, an Independent, received 1,873 or 49.5…
Natchitoches Central High School has hired Brad Laird as the Chiefs head football coach for the 2024-2025 school year.Laird comes to Natchitoches Central with an impressive resume and a long history with the sport. Laird helped produce a 28-16 record with one playoff win in four seasons as head…
The Natchitoches Police Department has reinstated its highly effective Criminal Patrol Unit, known as “5th Shift.” Comprising a team of dedicated officers, the unit’s main objective is to track down and apprehend individuals involved in violent crimes across the city.In addition to combating…
A Pacific cold front moving from west to east across East Texas into western Louisiana during Monday caused rain showers and thunderstorms for Natchitoches Parish with some locations reporting heavy rainfall amounts. This cold front caused a dust storm (blowing dust) across West Texas and at…
National Fragrance Day, celebrated March 21 might not be a widely recognized day on our calendars, but it’s hard to deny the integral role that fragrances play in our everyday lives. The scents in the soaps and cleaners we use, the deodorants and perfumes we apply, the candles and essential oils…
A pair of top three finishes in the Southland Conference Indoor Championships means a collection of awards for the Northwestern State track and field teams.Five Northwestern State athletes garnered a total of seven superlative awards, as the Indoor All-Southland Conference teams were announced…
The Northwestern State baseball team did not let one heartbreak become two Sunday afternoon.After watching a ninth-inning lead disappear in the middle game of their Southland Conference opening series against Southeastern, the Demons rode a relentless offensive attack and saw a pair of freshman…
After a six-month investigation with few leads, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Detectives are still asking for the public’s assistance while they attempt to locate an Ashland man reported missing to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.Deputies are attempting…
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests March 11 1. Samuel Bloodworth III, 27 (bm), arrested for fugitive from other jurisdiction, possession of marijuana 2. Lakisha Williams, 42 (bf), arrested for simple battery 3. William Mitchell, 32 (bm), arrested for failure to appear 4. Scott Mangum, 49…

JUST TALKIN’

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JT knows that former editor Carolyn Roy and her daughter Julie Longlois are LSU Lady Tigers and Coach Kim Mulkey fans, or should we say fanatics. They follow the team closely and saw them play the first game of the Final Four in Dallas last year. They were at the second round of the regionals Sunday in Baton Rouge when the Tigers rejuvenated at halftime and returned to beat Middle Tennessee State (MTSU).

Ron Chen 1937-2024

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Ron Chen, a Taiwanese entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for social justice passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Born in Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan in 1937, Ron leaves behind a legacy of activism, academia, and entrepreneurship.

Ron Chen obituary

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Ron Chen 

1937-2024  

Ron Chen, a Taiwanese entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for social justice passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Thomas Anthony Zimmer

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Thomas Anthony Zimmer, 80, of Longview was born on Jan. 13, 1944 in Rochester, NY to Joseph and Gertrude Zimmer Sillato; stepfather Arthur Sillato. He passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Northwestern State earns seven superlative awards for indoor season

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A pair of top three finishes in the Southland Conference Indoor Championships means a collection of awards for the Northwestern State track and field teams. Five Northwestern State athletes garnered a total of seven superlative awards, as the Indoor All-Southland Conference teams were announced Thursday.

Demons finish the job in finale against Southeastern

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The Northwestern State baseball team did not let one heartbreak become two Sunday afternoon. After watching a ninth-inning lead disappear in the middle game of their Southland Conference opening series against Southeastern, the Demons rode a relentless offensive attack and saw a pair of freshman pitchers grow up in an 118 victory against the Lions at Brown-Stroud Field.

Northwestern’s annual Roper Memorial Golf tournament April 27

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Northwestern State University will host the 42th annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday April 27 at Northwestern Hills with a kick-off party Friday, April 26. Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund two scholarships awarded each year to two deserving students who are enrolled in the Health & Human Performance Department.

Louisiana ‘Strikes a Blow’ for Free Speech

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The case is Murthy v. Missouri, a suit brought in federal court in Monroe, Louisiana by a number of states, including Louisiana. The basis of the suit involves states and individuals whose Covid posts were censored who then sued federal government officials for violating their free speech rights. Lower courts had ruled in favor of these plaintiffs, finding that certain government officials had pressured social media platforms to censor and suppress their posts.

Common Sense

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Throughout Louisiana, it’s common knowledge that the Bayou State has the highest insurance rates in the country when it comes to ensuring both homes and automobiles. This is not new news.

Reader concerned about sex abuse legislation

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I want to shout out to my fellow social workers, “Happy Social Worker Month”! Because March is social work month, I recently attended the National Association of Social Work Louisiana Chapter Conference in Baton Rouge, March 6-8.