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. Born in Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan in 1937, Ron leaves behind a legacy of activism, academia, and entrepreneurship. He will be…
District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced today the dispositions of recent cases in Division ‘B’ of 10th Judicial District Court.Devonte Howard, 29, of Abilene, Texas, was previously convicted in January 2023 by pleading guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and was placed on felony…
The Natchitoches Parish School Board has approved the 2024-2025 school year calendar. Such action took place during its regular meeting on March 14.District staff were given two options to consider. Option A, which is the one approved, received 460 votes. Option B had 24 votes.Among the parameters…
It looks like we are having our last cool snap before Easter. But I wouldn’t bet on it!Easter will be here in just over a week and JT, for one, hopes spring rides in on her coat tails.So if you still believe in lore…don’t plant you gardens just yet. What are another few days?JT does expect to see…
The Louisiana Department of Education announced this week the 67 educators advancing one step closer to being named the state’s best.The LDOE named its 2025 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year Semifinalists, 2025 Louisiana Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Finalists, and the…
The City of Natchitoches advises the public Lafayette Street between Front and Second Street is closed to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday for the remainder of March.This street closure is due to repairs being made at the St. Denis Place Condos. When traveling near the…
The Natchitoches Parish School Board’s coffers grew following the sale of three pieces of property. The board gave its nod to the cash offers on March 14.Steven Below offered $74,500 for the old Cloutierville school property, and Angelo J Paizza III offered $17,000 for two tracts of land at the…
Don’t’ litter! Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA is offering vouchers toward the cost of spaying and neutering your dogs and cats. Pet owners in Natchitoches and Red River parishes are eligible.Natchitoches Sabine, Red River, Winn, Magnolia Spay/ Neuter and Robinson’s Rescue vets…
Walk for Autism awareness is Saturday, April 6, at Natchitoches City Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; line up at 9:30 a.m.; walk at 10 a.m.Registration fee for adults is $20; teams $30. No fee for children up to age 16 but must register.T-shirts will be given to those who register until gone.…
A professorship established in Northwestern State University’s School of Business that honors the memory of a dedicated professor of computer information systems has reached a level that qualifies to be matched by the Louisiana Board of Regents.The Dr. Jack P. Russell Professorship in Business and…

Court revokes 4 more cases in District B

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District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced today the dispositions of recent cases in Division ‘B’ of 10th Judicial District Court. Devonte Howard, 29, of Abilene, Texas, was previously convicted in January 2023 by pleading guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and was placed on felony probation.

JUST TALKIN’

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It looks like we are having our last cool snap before Easter. But I wouldn’t bet on it! Easter will be here in just over a week and JT, for one, hopes spring rides in on her coat tails.

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.

Merry Jo O'Quinn Grayson

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Merry Jo O’Quinn Grayson Jan. 5, 1938- March 18, 2024 A Mass of Christian Burial for Merry Jo O’Quinn Grayson will be held Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m.

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.

Demons fail to cash in against Sam Houston

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The game of inches went against the Northwestern State baseball team Wednesday night. Facing former Southland Conference rival Sam Houston for the first time since 2021, the Demons went pitch-forpitch with the Bearkats before a deflected single gave the hosts a late lead in a 5-2 Sam Houston victory at Don Sanders Stadium.

Records set on strong day at Louisiana Classics

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The Northwestern State track and field teams set four conference, facility or national records, highlighting its showing at the Louisiana Classics on Saturday on the campus of UL Lafayette. The women’s 4x100 relay team broke a school record and tied the Southland Conference record, while Diamante Gumbs and the women’s 4x400 relay team each broke the stadium mark, while Gumbs also broke the national record in the hammer throw of his home country, the British Virgin Islands.

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.

COMMON SENSE

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up with more ways to reduce the violence that continues to plague the Bayou state. Their solution seem to be to stick it to the convicts currently serving time, but ignoring the growing wave of juvenile crime that continues to spread throughout both big cities and rural areas alike.