Horse owner shares what it takes to become champ What does it take to win at horse racing? Don Kelly of Natchitoches owns the undefeated 2010 Paint World Champion, Rio Rojo Jessie. Despite what many believe, Paint is a breed, not a color. Pain...
Gardener reaps rewards from hard work of planting I went out in the garden two days ago and discovered it was time to harvest my potatoes. They were very successful this year. I planted them in mid-February after I had pre-cut them and allowed t...
Run for the Roses Horses, hats and mint juleps make up what is known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports." Michael Hayes and Dan and Desiree Dyess of Natchitoches went all out for the Kentucky Derby. Some...
What's Your Line? Bennett McMillans, please stand up. Your help is needed. You, Bennett McMillans, are a special bunch, even some Bennetts whose surname is different. If your given name goes back to early generat...
Consider all options when planting caladiums Caladiums are bulbs you can plant to add that splash of color in your garden all throughout the summer. There are so many to chose from now. Some caladiums do very well in the sun. Others are best ...
Former teacher honored for 47 years Nancy P. Hickman was born July 18, 1930 in the small village of Pleasant Hill to the late Luther and Mary Philyaw. She is the fifth child out of 11.
She graduated from George Washington Carver Hig...
Mom will celebrate double for first mother’s day Guests entering the home of the Cobb family are promptly greeted by two bright-eyed 5-year old girls. "Come see our room! Come see our back yard! Do you want to come back over tomorrow?" Excite...
What's Your Line? When I was growing up, one of my favorite things to do was read. Slouched on my bed, I’d listen to my favorite radio station, singing along with whatever song happened to be playing. Usually, a...
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