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Crystal Pierce and Sue Fredieu's Kindergarten classes celebrated 100 days of learning at Fairview Alpha Elementary. On front row, from left, are Rickitha Millage, Christiana Washington, Mya Roberson and Jadine Bonnette. On second row are Anthony Washington, Jesse Stewart, Dalton Barbo, Jason Thomas and Hayden Weaver. On back row are Ke'Ron Jackson, Pierce, Tuffy Browning and Braden Woods.
Kindergartners celebrate 100 days of learning
Crystal Pierce’s and Sue Fredieu's kindergarten classes celebrated 100 days of school at Fairview Alpha Elementary Friday, Jan. 27. The students made posters using household items including marshma...
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Katherine Victoria Murchison is the daughter of Timothy Glen Murchison and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Adams of Natchitoches.  She is the granddaughter of Vicki Murchison of Natchitoches and the late Tom Murchison and  Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pleasant of Marthaville.  She is a senior at Natchitoches Central High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society. She is a recipient of the Masonic Honesty and Integrity Award. She serves as YACA President and junior class reporter. Katie is a Louisiana prep classic program winner. She plans to attend college and major in liberal arts. She will be escorted by her uncle Tommy Murchison.
Maids and Dukes of the Mystic Krewe de St. Denis
Maids of the royal court of Mystic Krewe de St. Denis will be presented at the 35th Tableau  and Ball Feb. 11 at the Natchitoches Events Center.   Maids are chosen from the daughters of krewe memb...
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What's Your Line?
Theirs is a classic love story. Married over 57 years, Kathy and John Batten of Bermuda in southern Natchitoches Parish have had their share of joys and sorrows. They giggled and laughed while ...
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Why isn’t church more like Mason Salter’s?
At night I tend to watch the 10 p.m. news, Perry Mason and then drift off to sleep. Mason Salter has a television ad I have seen during the news on a Shreveport station. The ad begins with a shot o...
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Amber Jackson
Lady of the Bracelet winner will compete for Miss Louisiana
The 54th Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet Pageant will be Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Tickets are $5. NSU students are admitted free with a current student ...
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Maj. Matt Williams will deploy for his third military tour to Afghanistan in May. Shekeb Nazari, right, was his interpreter on a prior mission where he was an advisor to the Afghan army. After assisting the U.S. troops, interpreters are issued VISA cards and given the opportunity to relocate to America. Nazari lives in Houston with his wife and daughter.
Hometown boy gives inside scoop on happenings in Afghanistan
Maj. Matt Williams, U.S. Army, will embark on his third mission to Afghanistan in May. Prior to the nine-month tour, he will train with the 173rd airborne brigade in Vicenza, Italy. The Natchitoche...
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Kids Hope mentor Ann Duke spends time with L.P. Vaughn student, Jalecia.
National Mentor Month: Kids Hope director ‘pays it forward’
January is National Mentor Month. Kids who regularly interact with positive mentors or role models are less likely to commit crimes or use drugs. First United Methodist Church’s Kids Hope USA direc...
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Ward’s Waste owner thankful for many mentors
Gabe Ward, owner of Ward's Waste Services, has worked in the garbage industry since junior high school. Gabe's father, Ray, owned and operated an industrial garbage company from 1982-1996 in Texar...
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Owner and operator of Payne’s Lawn Service, Derrick Payne, right, says his dad, John, motivated him personally and professionally.
Business owner was led by father’s example
Derrick Payne, owner and operator of Payne's Lawn Service, LLC, has been in business for 14 years. His father, John Westley Payne, has motivated him personally and professionally. Derrick's compan...
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Northwest Louisiana Technical College dean Laurie Morrow calls on mentor W.E. Hayes when in need of advice.
Dean turns to tech college vet for guidance and advice
Laurie Morrow joined the Louisiana Technical College system in July 1997. After several transfers and promotions, she became dean of Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Sabine Valley in 2008. She...
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