Month: June 2022

A Message from Louie Bernard, State Senator- District 31

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I want to take this opportunity to let the people of Senate District 31 know that I will not seek re-election in the fall of 2023. I am announcing this decision now because I believe it is the fair thing to do. There are many good, decent, and qualified persons who may wish to become a candidate for this office. They will need time to organize campaigns and yes, raise money for this effort. If I were to delay my announcement until after the regular session, which will be June of 2023, it would be far too late for candidates to have adequate time to prepare.

The end of this Senate term will mark “forty-four” years in public life. You allowed me to serve sixteen years with Natchitoches Parish Police Jury (now, the parish council), twenty-four years as Clerk of Court for Natchitoches Parish, and four years as your State Senator. There simply are no words to convey the gratitude I feel for having been given this opportunity. As a former Jaycee, I have always believed our creed, that “service to humanity is the best work of life.”

In the months ahead, we will continue to visit about the issues that concern each and every one of you. I will keep my promise to “listen” to your views on the wide range of problems our State faces, and will call you back!

While the next year and half will be busy attending to the needs of District 31, I do look forward to returning to my family, and especially my grandchildren. They keep asking “Papa, when are you coming home?” In the meantime, my heart is full for that which I have been given by the finest people in our entire State.


Sincerely,

Louie Bernard, Senator-District 31

‘Motorcycle Guy’ Coby

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    What an amazing day! June 4 was not just Coby’s birthday. It was a celebration for every adult who was there also. Including burly bikers!

     Coby and his family were involved in a horrible accident almost 7 years ago when Coby was only 15 months old. A drunk driver crashed into them leaving Coby with life threatening injuries. Thankfully we still have Coby, who is a walking miracle and testimony to us all. Coby is a blessing to all who know him with his exuberant personality!

     Gray Ghosts Freddie G leads a group of bikers every year into Sabine Parish Special Olympics, circle the pavilion where the kids are and they absolutely love it! Coby’s mama sent me a video of Coby jumping up and down screaming “motorcycles, motorcycles, motorcycles…” and I showed it to GG Freddie.

     It started simply enough; Freddie was going to give Coby a ride then it turned into a full blown, amazing surprise! A vest was made for Coby and patched with Brothers Keepers MC patches (Coby’s daddy is a fireman) thanks to BKMC for & Maddog Silver & Sewing. A helmet was donated by Ronnie Dees & 3State Harley-Davidson after Ronnie learned about the surprise. After speaking to BKMC, they wanted to ride with Freddie & Coby in a pack. Then Larry Alford of Alford’s Detail Shop in Many heard about it. Larry is a PGR Ride Captain. Larry & PGR gave Coby a beautiful PGR tumbler and a plaque making Coby an honorary PGR member.

     Coby was surprised with the bikes riding into his 8th birthday party, being presented with his helmet, vest, his plaque & PGR cup. But the biggest surprise was when he learned he was going on a ride, a pack ride! Coby said it was the “best birthday ever!” and stated he was now a “motorcycle guy!”

     What started out as just a simple ride on the back of a bike turned into riding in a pack of 15 bikes with all sorts of cool presents. There were huge grins (and a few tears) all around!

     Special thanks to Ronnie Dees & 3State Harley-Davidson, Maddog Silver, Brothers Keepers MC, Patriot Guard Riders, Gray Ghosts Freddie, Bandidos Saw’dOff, PGR Larry Alford and all who showed! And extra special thanks to Coby’s parents, Chris & Lexi for helping to put this together on Coby’s end! 

June named Shriners Hospital Month

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Many Mayor Robert Hable wants to introduce the Sabine Parish community to Ms. Paisley Langton, one of the sweetest kids you’ll ever know! The Town passed a proclamation naming June 2022 Shriners Hospital Month. They are celebrating 100 years, and do a fantastic job helping kids just like Paisley! Mayor Hable visited local businesses on June 2 asking for their help in raising money for this great organization. Please be on the lookout for the white jars with the Shriner and child on it and contribute if you can. Thank you!

18-year-old drowns at Toledo Bend Dam spillway

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Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports an 18-year-old male drowned at the spillway of Toledo Bend Dam.
 
Shortly before 5 pm on Monday, June 6 the Sheriff’s Office received a call that three young men were swimming when one of them went under.
 
Sabine Parish Sheriff Deputies, South Sabine Fire District and the Sabine Parish Sheriff Dive Team responded to the scene.
 
Divers located the young man approximately 25 feet from the bank just after 7 pm.
 
No names have been released at this time and Sheriff Mitchell asked for prayers for the victim’s family and friends.

If poets worked on deadline…

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What if poets had been in a hurry to go eat? Or make a tee time? Or pick up a sick kid from elementary school? How might their verse have been worse?

Whose woods these are I think I know
His house is in the village though
He will not mind me stopping by
If I bring whiskey, and the money I owe.
He might just want to drink hot joe!
(I sure could use a biscuit, bro.)

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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, I turned around and went on home.
I’ve never been good at making decisions.
I don’t think.
But I could be wrong.

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Miniver Cheevy, child of scorn,
Was almost named Scorn Jr.

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Take me out to the ballgame
Take me out to the crowd
On second thought, I’m already here
And it’s the seventh inning.
So never mind.

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Out out brief candle!
Curse against the dying of the light!
Do not go quietly into that good night.
Curse the dying of th…
Wait!, and Hark!, even.
I just need to replace the batteries;
For a second there I thought I was dying! –
Joke’s on me!

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Roses are …

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Had we but world enough, and time,
This coyness, lady, were no crime.
We would sit down and think which way
To walk, and pass our long love’s day;
But the sale at Belk
Ends Thursday
So we really should hurry.
Grab your keys and the checkbook.

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Come live with me and be my love
And we will all the pleasures prove
Or I could come and live with you
If you will only help me move.
Do you own a truck?

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Teacher’s lament:
To B, or not to B.
That is the question,
Since he really made a C.

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Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
Suddenly there came a growling, from the pit of my embowling
And it sent me quickly howling toward the ’frigerator door.
“Just a sandwich, nothing more.”
But I caved, went to the store,
And ate Blue Bell — evermore.

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

Original Published May, 2010

Midnight deadline for Journal’s $3,000 scholarships to NSU

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It will only take as little as a couple of minutes today or tonight for a prospective college student to get in position to receive a $3,000 scholarship.

Students who aren’t sure where they’ll go to college this fall have until midnight tonight to apply for the Journal Services NSU Scholarships, which will award three new Northwestern State University students up to $3,000 in the next school year.

A link to a simple online application form is available at the bottom of this story.

The scholarships are designed to assist Class of 2022 high school students who haven’t settled on a college choice, as well as students currently enrolled at other higher-education institutions who are considering transferring to NSU in Natchitoches.

They are being provided by Journal Services, LLC, based in Natchitoches, which supports 12 locally-owned journals covering north central and northwest Louisiana.

Applicants are asked to provide their high school GPA (and college GPA if applicable), and also, report their ACT score along with listing honors, extracurricular activities and other relevant information on the form. That information will provide a basis for selecting the three winners.

Scholarship winners must live in Natchitoches Parish during the upcoming school year. They are also required to have in-person, face-to-face instruction for 75 percent of their classes in 2022-23.

Students who have already accepted financial aid awards from Northwestern are not eligible to apply.

APPLICATION: To Apply – Click Here

Retirement Planning Workshop!

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Join me and a National Social Security Advisor, Monday, June 13th, 2022, at 6 pm CDT as we review Social Security tax ramifications, optimum time to begin receiving Social Security, penalties for early draw of benefits, smart strategies for navigating a volatile stock market, intelligent tax exit planning for hard-earned retirement savings. This event will cover HITTS concerns. The four largest financial erosion factors during your retirement.

The workshop will be held virtually via Zoom. Listen in from the comfort of your home. Register at my website; https://www.reinettefoster.com you there!

Contact Reinette today!

rfoster@reinettefoster.com
318-481-6539
www.ReinetteFoster.com

Driftwood’s Battle

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By Brad Dison

In 1936, 29-year-old James “Driftwood” Morris began his career as a teacher and struggled to connect with his students, especially on the subject of history. He used every technique he had learned while earning his teaching degree at Arkansas State Teachers College, but he was unable to keep his students interested. At first, he tried to teach them historical facts, the who, what, when, where, and whys, but he failed to hold their attention. He added pictures and drawings into his lessons, but their level of interest failed to improve. He tried having them take turns reading from the text book but had no better result. Driftwood was determined to find a way to get his students to enjoy history, he just had to find something that worked.
Driftwood came from a musical family. In the era before electricity was available in the Ozark mountains, Driftwood and his family entertained themselves in a traditional manner that went back several generations – with music. Musical instruments were too expensive for Driftwood’s family to purchase. They worked hard to live off of the land and rarely had any spending money. What little money they had went toward the necessities of life that they could not grow on their farm. Through trial and error, Driftwood’s family built their own crude but functional musical instruments. As soon as the day’s work was done, Driftwood’s family gathered their homemade musical instruments and had an impromptu “pickin’ and grinnin’” session. They made up folk songs about things they knew firsthand such as farming, family, religion, and the promise of better days ahead. As long as he could remember, Driftwood looked forward to these musical respites, the family’s only real source of entertainment.

One day, following another disappointing attempt to teach his uninterested sixth-grade class a history lesson, Driftwood had an epiphany. The songs his family sang were little more than stories about their own life experiences. He decided to try to see if his class would respond to his history lessons if they were set to music. That evening, Driftwood took down his handmade instrument which somewhat resembled a guitar and wrote a simple song about the following day’s history lesson. He played and sang it for his class. To his surprise, the whole class, even the students who never paid attention to anything he said regardless of the subject, were absolutely captivated. They asked him to play it again, and he was only too happy to oblige. Pretty soon, they joined in and sang the song with him. They were enjoying it so much that Driftwood had a difficult time transitioning to the other subjects they had to cover. That evening, Driftwood wrote his upcoming history lesson into another song. As with his first teaching song, this one also included the names, dates, historical significance, and other details that the children needed to learn. When Driftwood brought out his homemade guitar, he noticed that he already had the attention of everyone in class. By the end of the lesson, all of the students had joined in on the song. The subject the children had dreaded most of all had now become the one they most looked forward to. For nearly two decades, Driftwood taught history in this way to eager and receptive students.

In the mid-1950s, Porter Wagoner and Don Warden, Porter’s manager and steel guitar player, formed a publishing company while working on the “Ozark Jubilee” network television show. Initially formed to promote Porter Wagoner’s songs, they eventually decided to expand the company to include other songwriters. Through friends, Warden heard about the unique way Driftwood used songs to teach history. He wanted to hear Driftwood’s songs for himself to determine their marketability. Warden learned that Driftwood was teaching in the small town of Timbo, Arkansas. Warden was unable to find a telephone number for Driftwood because Driftwood had never owned a telephone. Warden was unable to locate an address for Driftwood so he sent a letter in care of general delivery to Driftwood. Within a few days, Warden received a response. After learning that Driftwood had no equipment available to him to record his songs, Warden and Driftwood decided to meet in Nashville over the next school holiday.

During their meeting, Driftwood played Warden a variety of the songs he had written. Unlike his students who were spellbound by his songs, Warden was unimpressed. He was unable to find a song that he thought was marketable until Driftwood began singing a song about the War of 1812. Upon hearing this song, Warden decided to try to get Driftwood’s songs recorded. Chet Atkins, then president of RCA Victor, was also concerned about the marketability of Driftwood’s songs but agreed to record 12 of Driftwood’s songs, including the one about the War of 1812. Just as they had feared, radio stations were reluctant to play any of the songs. Radio stations which agreed to play his songs only did so in the middle of the night when few people were listening. All the while, Driftwood kept on teaching eager students.

Late one night in early 1959, an up-and-coming singer was tuning to different a.m. radio stations while driving home from a performance when he heard Driftwood’s song about the War of 1812. The singer was desperate for a hit song. His highest charting record at the time had reached number seven on the charts, but that was three years prior. If he was unable to produce a hit song soon, he was sure that his career would fizzle out. The singer made arrangements, recorded the song, and released it in April of 1959. It was an instant hit. His version of Driftwood’s song became what we now call a crossover hit because it reached number one on the country charts as well as number one on the pop charts. It became the singer’s signature song.

Driftwood’s song told the true story of the last battle of the War of 1812. It began, “In 1814, we took a little trip, along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip.” This song became the signature song for rockabilly singer Johnny Horton. Jimmy “Driftwood” Morris’s most famous song was titled, “The Battle of New Orleans.”

Sources:
1. Chicago Tribune, July 13, 1998, p.74.
2. Baxter Bulletin (Mountain Home, Arkansas), July 25, 1998, p.5.

Sabine Speedway Results: May 28

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FWD
 
1. #05 Luke Dupont – Boothill, LA
2. #22 Conner Cook – Princeton, LA
3. #10G Bryan Guice – Sibley, LA
4. #06 Jack Dupont – Shreveport, LA
5. #11 Trevor Wright – Leesville, LA
6. #10 Tyler Deville – Ville Platte, LA
7. #71K Hunter Hollis – Haughton, LA
8. #11MX Chris Waters – Marthaville, LA
9. #C23 Collin Jones – Provencal, LA
10. #11M Michelle Tedder – Many, LA
11. #25 Hunter Armstrong – Blanchard, LA
 
BOM BANK FACTORY STOCKS
 
1. #36J Justin Whitehead – Texarkana, TX
2. #20 Neil Kemp – Mineral Springs, AR
3. #55 Dalton Dubois – Robeline, LA
4. #88M Joshua Martin – Colfax, LA
5. #9 John Parker, Jr – Dry Prong, LA
6. #25 Gary Harvin – Fouke, AR
7. #56 Craig Pursley – New Waverly, TX
8. #XXX Shawn Graham – Shreveport, LA
9. #C16 Chris Henigan – Marshall, TX
10. #10X Jason Ingalls – Longview, TX
11. #127B Olon Holder, IV – Cleveland, TX
12. #100+ Bryan Cook – Florien, LA
13. #22H Dustin Henigan – Marshall, TX
14. #7L Dewayne Rains – Anacoco, LA
15. #2K Nicholas Kirby – Laneville, TX
16. #S1 Jamie Shirley – West Monroe, LA
17. #93 Phillip Seals – Shepherd, TX
18. #35S J T Turner – Minden, LA
19. #J27 Scotty Case – Marshall, TX
20. #3G Donald Cain – Willis, TX
21. #99 J T Garland – Cleveland, TX
22. #B1 Kyle Cummings – Shreveport, LA
23. #3 Rodney Howell – Pineville, LA
24. #27 Dalton Faulkner – Cut & Shoot, TX
25. #55M Cody Myers – Bossier City, LA

ACS LIMITED MODIFIEDS

1. #15 Tracy Denby Jr – Vidor, TX
2. #32 Justin Whitehead – Texarkana, TX
3. #22 Ralo Pilkington – Marshall, TX
4. #C7 Corey Neil Jr – Bridge City, TX
5. #78 R C Hagan – Glenmora, LA
6. #3D David Edwards – Natchitoches, LA
7. #24T Mason Taylor – Glenmora, LA
8. #92 Andrew Rossum – Texarkana, TX
9. #00 J D Ammons – Longwood, LA
10. #21XL Taylor Boaze
11. #29 Dustin Turnage – Otis, LA
12. #E8 Ethan Bailes – Elizabeth, LA
13. #3GT Bob Kellogg – Natchitoches, LA
14. #5 Tony McComic – Many, LA
15 #3R Justin Robinson – Hineston, LA
16. #91 Christopher Freeland – Bastrop, LA
17. #955 Robert Metz – Lumberton, TX
18. #B99 Ben Leedy – Jonesboro, LA
19. #78X Braylon Dusang – Alexandria, LA
20. #15H Jarred Hebert – Ville Platte, LA
21. #25 Taiylor Fee – Glenmora, LA

 
FOY MOTOR’S CRATE LATE MODELS
 
1. #1 Kevin Sitton – Baytown, TX
2. #17 Jarret Stuckey – Shreveport, LA
3. #78 Wyatt Wilkerson – Sweet Lake, TX
4. #5 Jon Mitchell – Texarkana, TX
5. #19 Jamie Burford – Keatchie, LA
6. #485 Tony Lindsey – Keithville, LA
7. #69 Stacy Veuleman – Florien, LA
8. #9 Mark Powell – Anacoco, LA
9. #71 Corey Neil, Jr – Bridge City, TX
10. #24 Garren Lindsey – Keithville, LA
11. #00 James Shirley – West Monroe, LA
12. #38 Kristopher Shaw – Ragley, LA
13. #76B Jerry Basco – Flatwood, LA
14. #24T Mason Taylor – Glenmora, LA
15. #21 David Winslett – Bossier City, LA

LSWA Class C All-State Softball-Baseball

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By DANIEL GREEN, Written for the LSWA

Calvin and Hicks claimed Class C state championships at the Class C LHSAA nonselect tournaments, while Claiborne Christian swept the Division V titles.

All four teams were among those honored on the Class C All-State baseball and softball team selected by a panel of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Hicks swept the top baseball honors with senior Zach Haymon voted Outstanding Player and Gary Williams voted Coach of the Year.

Calvin freshman standout Haley Martin brought home Outstanding Player honors in softball. Claiborne Christian boss John Jones was chosen as the Coach of the Year.

Haymon, who fired 6.1 shutout innings in the title-game win over district and Vernon Parish rival, Hornbeck. He finished the season with a 7-4 record, while also batting .348 with 24 RBIs.

Martin was a top performer for a Calvin squad captured the Class C crown. She batted .392 on the season for the Lady Cougars and also had a  a 1.82 earned run average with 162 strikeouts.

Williams guided Hicks to its second straight Class C baseball, the school’s 15th state title.

Meanwhile, Jones guided Claiborne Christian to a state championship in Division V.

2022 LSWA CLASS C ALL-STATE CHARTS

BASEBALL          

Player school cl stats

Logan Wedrall Claiborne Christian, Sr. .358

A.J. Allen Claiborne Christian, Sr.  3.54 ERA
Zach Haymon Hicks  Sr.  7-4

Aiden Coffman Hicks So. .446
Parker Alexander Hornbeck Fr.  .447

Ethan Nash Simpson Sr. .441

Zane West Evans Sr. .303

Wayne Curtis Huckaby Calvin Sr. .375

Blake McEntyre Harrisonburg Sr. .404

Landon Lemoine St. Joseph’s Sr. .443

Jagger Thibodeaux Northside Christian Sr. .526

Hunter Merritt South Cameron Jr. .589

Reece Trahan Hackberry So. .438

Brad Pelt Hicks, Sr. .433

Joden Mitchell Claiborne Christian So. .391

Landon Poisso Calvin Jr. 4-0, .295

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: ZACH HAYMON, HICKS

COACH OF THE YEAR: GARY WILLIAMS, HICKS

Honorable mention

Nick Womack, Claiborne Christian; Hayden Doyle, Hicks; Jaren Mitcham, Hornbeck; Chase Taylor, Simpson; Russel Whitlow, Pleasant Hill; Joseph Adams, Calvin; Chris Griffith, Georgetown; Hudson Suiter, Northside Christian; Connor Helton, Hicks; Hayden Alexander, Harrisonburg.

SOFTBALL

Player school cl stats

Emma Adkins Summerfield Sr. .485

Allie Wainwright Claiborne Christian Fr. .677

Sunnee Miller Downsville Jr. .333

Madison Castilaw Kilbourne Sr. .452

Sadie Jeane Evans, So. .632

Abby Nicholas Hornbeck So. .571

Camryn Cartinez Ebarb, Sr. .603

Jayde Wilbanks Hicks, 8th,  .500, 4 HR, 24 RBIs

Haley Martin Calvin Fr. .392

Kyleigh Blundell Calvin Fr. .427

Jessi White Harrisonburg Jr. .412

Maddie Dupuis St. Joseph So. .392

Kamrie Breaux Northside Christian Sr. .631

Anna Cate Miller Claiborne Christian So. .511

Madelyn Nolen Starks Fr. .375

Miley Thompson Plainview 8th .350

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: HALEY MARTIN, CALVIN

COACH OF THE YEAR: JOHN JONES, CLAIBORNE CHRISTIAN

Honorable mention

Rory Thibodeaux, Northside Christian; Bryn Remedies, Ebarb; Lily Wainwright, Claiborne Christian; Emma Boggs, Downsville; Cadence Griffin, Georgetown; Lexie Merriman, Simpson; Madison Kennedy, Harrisonburg; Hannah Mitchell, Hornbeck; Angelle Delcambre, Hackberry; Karlee Abels, Calvin

LSWA Class B All-State Baseball-Softball

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By DANIEL GREEN, Written for the LSWA

Holden and Choudrant are no strangers to the winner’s circle as Holden has won five straight Class B softball state titles, while Choudrant repeated as the baseball champion.

So, it comes as no surprise that the two schools swept top honors on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class B all-state softball and baseball squads.

Holden junior Taylor Douglas repeated as the Class B Outstanding Player for softball. She finished with a .581 batting average with 20 homers and 51 RBIs. She was 25-8 in the circle, recording 194 strikeouts.

Junior pitcher Landon Hennen was selected as the Class B Outstanding Player for baseball. He was 8-1 record with a 1.70 earned run average and also had 32 RBIs with a .404 batting average.

First-year head coach Raven Andrews was voted Class B Coach of the Year after guiding Holden to another championship. 

Choudrant sent out retiring head coach Tony Antley with back-to-back championships. The veteran coach also was chosen by the LSWA as Coach of the Year.

Teammate Bryce McGuire, another junior pitcher with an 8-1 mark, joined Hennen as a member of the all-state squad.

Douglas had two teammates — Gracie Duffy and Raievah Craddock — named to the squad as well. They batted .450 and .464, respectfully.

LSWA CLASS B ALL-STATE

BASEBALL

Player school cl stats

Landon Hennen Choudrant Jr. 8-1, 1.70 ERA, .404, 32 RBIs

Bryce McGuire Choudrant Jr. 8-1, 0.88 ERA, .333, 54 runs

Ty Simonelli Quitman Sr. .409, 21 RBs, 37 runs

Luke Morgan Quitman Sr. .342, 37 runs

Gage Remedies Florien Sr. .364, 25 RBIs, 12 SBs

Austin Tarpley Zwolle Sr. .443, 28 RBIs

Caden Craig Converse Sr. .395, 32 RBIs

Judge Boudreaux Converse Sr. .403, 41 RBIs, 51 IP, 77 Ks

Tate Hess Singer Jr. .473, 59 IP, 113 Ks, 0.71 ERA

Reid Rodriguez Anacoco Jr. .7-4, 2.64 ERA, 84 Ks

Hunner Perkins Pitkin Sr. 4-3, 64 Ks, 1.37 ERA

Brett Jinks Fairview Jr. .535, 4 HRs, 36 RBIs, 24 SBs

Jason Gormanous Elizabeth Sr. .494, 10 HRs, 36 RBIs, 52 runs

Cameron Parks Glenmora Sr. .468, 25 SBs

Seth Cook Grace Christian So. 10-2, 5 HRs, 50 RBIs, .466

Pierston Sturges Maurepas Sr. .395

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: LANDON HENNEN, CHOUDRANT

COACH OF THE YEAR: TONY ANTLEY, CHOUDRANT

Honorable mention

Sean Staggs, Saline; Kaden Bradshaw, Choudrant; Caleb Waters, Weston; Raylee Thomas, Family Community; Robert Sepulvado, Zwolle; Landon Strother, Fairview; Chase Taylor, Anacoco; Parker Stroud, Country Day University Academy; Jake Winegeart, Oak Hill; Jace Bageux, Lacassine; Clay Hebert, Episcopal of Acadiana; Noah Spears, Doyline; Caston Perkins, Singer; Connor Goleman, Pitkin; Luke Johnson, Grace Christian; Brant McSwain, Holden.

SOFTBALL

Player school cl stats

Taylor Douglas Holden Jr. .581, 20 HR, 51 RBIs, 25-8, 194 Ks

Gracie Duffy Holden Jr. .450, 10 HR, 49 RBIs

Raievah Craddock Holden Jr. .464, 45 runs, 24 RBIs

Cali Deal Quitman Fr. .544, 6 HR, 38 RBIs, 2.13 ERA

Zoey Smith Choudrant Fr. .548, 6 HR

Sarah McDaniel Florien Jr. .445, 7 HR, 53 RBIs

Madison Holmes Stanley Sr. .519, 27 RBIs

Rayni Rivers Converse Jr. .612, 6 HR, 41 RBIs

Rylee Cloud Fairview Sr. .712, 12 HR, 40 RBIs

Bailey Davis Anacoco So. .475, 8 HR, 40 RBIs

Wynnlee Vincent Grace Christian 8th .514, 21 RBIs, 28 runs

Chloe Kelly Oak Hill Jr. .620, 16 HR, 49 RBIs
Allie Lipsey Monterey Sr. .484, 4 HR, 45 RBIs

Addy Bonsall Bell City Sr. .364, 25 RBIs, 35 runs

Giselle Fuentes Lacassine Sr. .500, 12 HR, 45 RBIs, 37 runs

Ava Davis Anacoco 8th .438, 20-2B, 37 RBIs, 37 runs

OUTSTANDING PLAYER: TAYLOR DOUGLAS, HOLDEN

COACH OF THE YEAR: RAVEN ANDREWS, HOLDEN

Honorable mention

Alysin Fletcher, Holden; Adri Johnson, Elizabeth; Jordan Williams, Saline; Kylee Johnson, Oak Hill; Lainee McCain, Forest; Lexi Normand, Doyline; Olivia Sepulvado, Zwolle; Maggie Guyotte, Quitman; Abby Robinson, Pitkin; McKenzie Brooks, Florien; Mary Wicke, Bell City; Riley Palmer, Stanley.

Calendar of Events: June 2022

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JUNE 2022

March 1 – July 4 at Toledo Bend: BassCashBash on Toledo Bend; Entry fee: $50 for adults; $30 for youth (15 & under includes bonus hat or t-shirt); $20 optional bonus for hat or t-shirt; Visit http://www.basscashbash.com to register.

June 1 in Zwolle: Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

June 3 in Many: Oceans of Possibilities, Sabine Parish Library 2022 Summer Reading Kick Off featuring musician Johnette Downing; Many Community Center, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; 10:00 am

June 3 – July 15 at Toledo Bend: Oceans of Possibilities, Sabine Parish Library Summer Reading Program; Call your local branch for more information.

June 4 at Toledo Bend: Sabine SWCD Fish Fest; Cypress Bend Park, 3462 Cypress Bend Drive, Many, LA

June 4 at Toledo Bend: Toledo Bend Army Recreation Park Monthly Bass Tournament, Ft. Polk NWR Toledo Bend Recreation Center, 1310 Army Recreation Rd., Florien, LA; Open to the Public; Entry Fee: $40 per boat, $5 per person for big bass; Leave at safe light; weigh in at 3 pm; Call 318-565-4235 or 318-565-4484 for more info.

June 4 at Toledo Bend: Federal Corrections Workers’ Bass Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; $40 per person; $20 Big Bass (Optional); Payouts for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place, Email ctost@bop.gov or ktost@bop.gov or call Corey @ 318-613-3775

June 4 at Toledo Bend: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament; Tale Chasers, 24142 Hwy 191, Zwolle; Entry fee $120-CASH ONLY (includes Big Crappie entry); Visit http://www.talechasers.com or call 337-368-7765 for more info.

June 4 at Toledo Bend: LIVE MUSIC: Gerard Delafose & The Zydeco Gators; Gilligan’s Crawfish & Grille, 44 Spring Street, Many, LA; 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm; $10 cover charge; BYOB!

June 4 in Many: LIVE MUSIC: Uptown Jazz; Bayou Crawfish, 650 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; 6 pm – 9 pm

June 5 at Toledo Bend: St. Joseph Catholic Church Spring Festival; St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St., Zwolle, LA; Lots of family fun; Register your teams for Cornhole & 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. For more info, call 318-645-6155

June 7 in Toledo Town: Bingo; DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

June 8 in Zwolle: Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

June 9 in Converse: Wild for Art Painting Class with artist Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 211 North Front Street, Converse, LA; 10:00 am; Don’t forget to bring your canvas!

June 10-12 in Zwolle: 1st Annual Zwolle Juneteenth Celebration; Zwolle Festival Grounds, 1100 S Main Street, Zwolle, LA; A 3 day Juneteenth Celebration featuring a parade, music, food, vendors, and Gospel Extravaganza. For more info, call Darlene Frazier at 318-947- 5172 or visit their Facebook page at Zwolle Civic Group Juneteenth Festival

June 10 in Many: Sabine Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many; General Admission- Adult-$12/Child-$8; Pit Pass-Adult- $35/ Children-$20; Pits open at 5 pm; Hot laps at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 318-663-7307 or visit their Facebook page

June 11 in Florien: Village of Florien Farmers/Flea Market; Ellie Blvd., Florien;
9:00 am – until; No booth fees. Reserve your booth by June 7th! Arts & crafts, woodwork, produce, baked goods, garage sale items, food booths and more. Free admission! For more info, call Allie at 318-581-3149 or 318-586-7286

June 11 at Toledo Bend: Tackle Box Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; $80.00 per boat, includes big bass payout; 7 pm -3 am; For more info, please contact Jimmie Box at 662-347-4266 or emailTHETACKLEBOXLLC@yahoo.com

June 11 at Toledo Bend: American Bass Anglers District 111 Bass Tournament; Toledo Bend Army Rec. Site, 1310 Recreation Rd., Florien; Entry fee – $70; Big Bass $10; For more info, call 256-232-0406 or visit http://www.drawtrail.com.

June 11 at Toledo Town: LIVE MUSIC: LA 99 South; Gilligan’s Crawfish & Grille, 44 Spring Court, Many, LA; 8 pm – 12 pm; BYOB! There is a cover charge. Call 318-256-2691 for more info.

June 11 in Converse: LIVE MUSIC: Clifton Swamp Band; Beer Time, 206 E. Port Arthur Ave., Converse, LA; 8:30 pm, $10 cover charge; For more info, call 318-567-2149.

June 11-12 at Toledo Bend: Free Fishing Weekend – Enjoy a weekend of fishing in Louisiana without having to purchase a license. For more information, visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov

June 11-12 at Toledo Bend: Elliott Electric’s 7th Battle on the Border Bass Tournament; Cypress Bend Park, 3462 Cypress Bend Drive, Many, LA; Registration & Vendor Trade Show on June 11th from 1 pm – 4 pm; Tournament on June 12th rom 6:30 am – 3 pm; Awards ceremony will follow weigh in; $200 entry fee per 2 person team.

June 11-12 at Toledo Bend: North Louisiana High School Fishing League Tournament; San Miguel Park, 381 San Miguel Road, Zwolle, LA

June 14 in Many: Cocktails & Canvas at Bayou Crawfish, 650 San Antonio Avenue, Many, LA 71449; Cost is $40 per person-includes painting supplies, instruction by Shanna Gaspard, two cocktails, and a light supper. RSVP on the event page on Bayou Crawfish’sFacebook. Call 318-431-1503 for more information.

June 14 at Toledo Town: Bingo; DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

June 15 in Many: Young at Art Painting Class with artist, Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 200 Legacy Drive, Many, LA; 1:00 pm; Bring your own canvas! Call 318-256-4140 for more information.

June 15 in Zwolle: Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

June 17 in Many: Sabine Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many; General Admission- Adult-$12/Child-$8; Pit Pass-Adult- $35/ Children-$20; Pits open at 5 pm; Hot laps at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 318-663-7307 or visit their Facebook page

June 17 in Many: Big Bass Splash Jackpot Summer Series: Lost Frontier Park, Hemphill, TX; Visit http://www.bigbasssplash.com for more info.

June 17 in Many: Juneteenth Gospel Concert, Sabine Theatre, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; 6 pm

June 18 in Many: Black Heritage Festival & Juneteenth Celebration, 850 Highland St, Many; 11:00 am; Juneteenth program, music, food vendors, crafts, Bingo with door prizes & waterslide for the kids.

June 18 in Many: Movies in Many present Harriet; Sabine Theatre, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA; 7:00 pm; Free admission; Drinks & popcorn are $1.00

June 18 at Toledo Bend: Tackle Box Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; $80.00 per boat, includes big bass payout; 7 pm -3 am; For more info, please contact Jimmie Box at 662-347-4266 or emailTHETACKLEBOXLLC@yahoo.com

June 21 at Toledo Town: Bingo; DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

June 22 in Zwolle: Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

June 24 in Many: Sabine Speedway Friday Night Racing, 470 Long Road, Many; General Admission- Adult-$12/Child-$8; Pit Pass-Adult- $35/ Children-$20; Pits open at 5 pm; Hot laps at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 318-663-7307 or visit their Facebook page

June 25 in Many: Toledo Bend Lake Association’s 2021-2022 Lunker Bass Replica Presentation, Cypress Bend Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy., Many, LA; 11:00 am; Lunker recipients can contact Dinah at Toledogirl445@suddenlink.com

June 25 in Converse: LIVE MUSIC: Born To Boogie Band; Beer Time, 206 E. Port Arthur Ave., Converse, LA; 8:30 pm, $10 cover charge; For more info, call 318-567-2149.

June 25 at Toledo Bend: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; Visit their website at https://www.sportsman-bassclub.com for more info.

June 25 at Toledo Bend: 25th Bass Clubs State Championship; Cypress Bend Park, 3462 Cypress Bend Drive, Many, LA; For more information, visit http://www.bassclubsstatechampionship.org

June 28 at Toledo Town: Hooked on Art Painting Class with artist, Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 29275 Hwy 191, Many, LA; 9:00 am; Bring your own canvas! For more information, call 318-256-0059.

June 28 in Toledo Town: Bingo; DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

June 29 in Zwolle: Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

Events are subject to change.
Visit http://www.ToledoBendLakeCountry.com/calendar for more information on events.

Save the Date: Book Signing on June 25

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Author Susan Noel Sands will be in Many on June 25 for a book signing party at City Hall from 2-4 pm. Sands, who lives in Atlanta, is a native of Negreet and Many. and a graduate of Negreet High School and attended Northwestern State University. She writes humorous, southern, romantic women’s fiction, often with mystery and suspense blended in to the plot. Her newest novel is titled ‘Home to Cypress Bayou’ and Sands will be happy to autograph it and any other books she has authored There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored and hosted by the Town of Many, Mayor Robert Hable and the Many City Council.

Toledo Bend 2022 Tournament Schedule

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June:

June 4: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

June 4: Sabine SWCD Fish Fest at Cypress Bend

June 4: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament at Tale Chasers

June 4: Federal Corrections Workers’ Bass Tournament at Big Bass Marina

June 11: Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

June 11-12: American Bass Anglers District 111 at Army Rec Site

June 11-12: Elliot Electric’s Big Bass Classic at Cypress Bend

June 11-12: North Louisiana High School League Tournament at San Miguel

  1. June 17:  Big Bass Splash Jackpot Summer Series at Lost Frontier

  2. June 18:  Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

June 25: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina

June 25: 25th Bass Clubs Championship at Cypress Bend Park

July:

July 2: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

July 16: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA Open Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

July 23: Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

July 30: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina
July 30: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament at Tale Chasers

August:

August: 6 Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site
August 13: Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

August 20: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina
August 27: Tackle Box’s Toledo Bend Open Shoot Out Team Tournament at Big Bass Marina

August 27 Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament at Tale Chasers

September:

September 3: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

September 10: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina

September 24: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament at Tale Chasers

October:

October 1: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site
October 1: Fort Polk Community Bassmasters 32nd Annual Fall Open at Army Rec Site

October 8: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina

October 29: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Top Ten Tournament at Tale Chasers

November:

November 5: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

December:

December 3: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

 

Tournaments & events are subject to change.
Please visit http://www.ToledoBendLakeCountry.com/fishing-tournaments for up-to-date tournament info! 

Ark-La-Tex Music Show returns to Sabine Theater

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The Ark-La-Tex Music Show is returning to Many at the Sabine Theater (Many Community Center) on Friday, June 24 at 7 pm. Featuring a variety of music and local talent, you will be sure to enjoy a variety of Country, Mellow Rock, and Easy Listening from the 50’s, 60′, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s!!  The “House Band”, featuring our favorite Musical Emcee, Buster Jordan, along with Sarah Erwin and The Burton Brothers will be sure to entertain everyone.
 
This month’s Special Guests include Gospel Songwriter, Terry Le Master, and Cole Stephens, the Grandson of the late Rod Hopkins, the founder of the Ark-La-Tex Music Show. A special tribute to Rod Hopkins will be sure to bring a smile to your face. You will also have a chance to win a FREE guitar!
 
Admission $10, students 7th -12th grade $5, Kids 6 and under free. VETERANS ALWAYS FREE!!
Concessions: $1 for drinks, popcorn and candy

Students named to NSU President’s list earned 4.0 GPAs

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Five hundred and forty-two students were named to the Spring 2022 President’s List at Northwestern State University. Students on the list earned a grade point average of 4.0. For questions about the honor lists, contact the University Registrar at (318) 357-6171, toll-free at (800) 807-8849 or registrar@nsula.edu.  

Those named to the President’s List by hometown in Sabine Parish are as follows.

Florien – James Miller, Bailey Sandel, Presley Stewart, London Vidrine, Amanda Young;

Many – Destiny Bryant, Alexis Bush, Shania Collier, Presley Corley, Cassie Hopkins, Haydn Knight, Layton Knowles, Lila Laroux, Jada Lee, Alexander Martinez, Sarah Moore, Ethan Penfield, Adelaide Soileau, Tobias Williams;

Zwolle  — Hana Lewis, Matthew Lovelady, Julia Malmay, Kaylyn Sepulvado.                         

NSU students named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

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Eight hundred two undergraduate students were named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Northwestern State university. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99.

For questions regarding the Dean’s List, please contact the NSU Registrar’s Office at (318) 357- 6171 or email registrar@nsula.edu.

Those named to the Dean’s List by hometown in Sabine Parish are as follows.

Converse – Evan David, Jared Lum, Chance McDonald, Logan Waldon;

Florien – Lauren Dees, Kaitlyn Foshee, Terry Foshee, Laila Garner, Savannah Manasco, Shellie Miller, Taylor Richardson, Clayton Rushing, Eric Rutherford;

Many – Emmalynn Beason, Anne Boyens, Toby Bruce, Chikuita Carhee, Hope Curtis, Michael Lane, Joseph Laughlin, Sarah Lewing, Kyleb Mcmahon, Lora Peace, Carly Settle;

Noble – Emma Craig, Tanner Funderburk, Nickolas Tramel;

Pleasant Hill – Skylie Harris;

Zwolle – Madasyn Ebarb, Melissa Guin, Mckenzie Leone, Zachary Remedies;

NSU announces Spring 2022 Honor List

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Six hundred sixteen undergraduate students at Northwestern State University were listed on the Spring 2022 Honor List.  Students on the Honor List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

For questions regarding the Honor Roll, contact the NSU Registrar’s Office at (318) 357- 6171 or email registrar@nsula.edu.

            Students listed by hometown in Sabine Parish are as follows.

Converse – Sarah Friday;

Florien – Diego Almanza, Heaven Bozeman, Kawliga Forehand, Jordan Merritt, Nicholas Slaydon;

Many – Kobe Gass, Andie Gilcreast, Savannah Lee, Shelby Leone, Shelbie Martinez, Kasey Moore, Seth Ozsoy, Emma Wilson, Khia Holland;

Noble – Averie Meshell;

Pleasant Hill – Ethan Johnson, Raegan Johnson, Celeste Waddle; 

Zwolle — Cheyenne Calhoun, Olivia Crittenden, Erin Escott, Landon Malmay, Katelyn Rivers, Khristian Parrie;

Notice of Death – June 7, 2022

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SABINE:
Rowena Jo Evans
February 21, 1936 – May 28, 2022
Service: Wednesday, June 8 at 10 am at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel

NATCHITOCHES:
Connie Boswell Whitford
May 13, 1942 – June 3, 2022
Service: Friday, June 10, 2022 at Memory Lawn Cemetery

Glynn Masters
November 11, 1947 – June 2, 2022
Arrangements TBA

MPD warns of counterfeit $100 bills

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The Many Police Department warns residents of counterfeit $100 bills that are being passed around. These are not bills that can be bought on the internet. This was a $10 bill that was converted. When held to the light, a picture of Hamilton can be seen facing the opposite direction. It has the strip and passes the pen test. Check All Bills!

Sabine Parish man arrested in connection with Campti Dollar General burglary

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(Campti)-A Sabine Parish man has been arrested in connection with a business burglary in north Natchitoches Parish according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.
 
On Friday evening, May 27, at approximately 11:13 pm, Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau responded to NATCOM 911 Center reports of a business burglary at the Dollar General located in the 3100 block of US-71 in Campti.
 
A witness reportedly observed a male entering the business through a broken front door glass.
A deputy arrived on scene within 4 minutes observing forced entry.
 
The deputy observed forced entry into the business. A perimeter was set-up observing exits until additional back-up units could arrive on scene.
 
While on scene, the deputy could her noises leading him to believe the suspect was still inside the building.
 
Verbal commands were given to exit the business when the suspect acknowledged he was in the building providing the deputy what was later learned to be a false name.
 
Additional deputies and Campti Police arrived on scene to assist.
 
Shortly thereafter, deputies entered the business discovering the suspect barricaded in a rear storage room.
 
Deputies and Campti Police began communicating with the suspect. The suspect then informed deputies he would speak with Campti Police Chief Greg Eldridge. As, Eldridge was making entry into the room, deputies could observe the suspect was not armed, leading them to breach the door and take the suspect identified as Devin D. Riley into custody without incident.
 
Devin D. Riley, 29, of the 5100 block of Texas Highway, Many, La. was transported and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with 1-Count of Simple Burglary and 1-Count of Criminal Trespassing.
 
Riley remains in the Natchitoches Detention Center awaiting bond.
 
Involved in the arrest were: Deputy C. Willis, Sgt. M. Robertson, Deputy B. Keyser, Deputy K. Charest and Campti Police Chief G. Eldridge.
 
Sheriff Wright, stated “we believe the quick response of our deputies prevented any merchandise being stolen from the business. We commend our deputies for their quick response, planning, and safe capture of the suspect.”
 
“We would also like to thank the concerned citizen, that observed the suspicious activity, recognizing something was not right and contacting the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office to report it said Sheriff Wright.
 
If you see something suspicious, say something, contact the NPSO at 352-6432 or if it’s a crime in progress dial 911. Always provide dispatchers with a description of the suspect or vehicle if possible.

Reward offered for information on property damage at Pleasant Hill High School and more

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A reward is being offered for any information leading to the identification of person or persons who did damage to the Pleasant Hill High School Baseball Field, town property and private property within the city limits. The damage was done around 2 am on Saturday nite/ Sunday morning, May 28.Two citizens have put-up the reward money. All information will be kept confidential. Call 318-471-3355.

UPDATE: Undecided 2022-23 student? Sign up for Journal’s $3,000 scholarships to NSU by June 8

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Students who aren’t sure where they’ll go to college this fall have until midnight, June 8 to apply for the Journal Services NSU Scholarships, which will award three new Northwestern State University students up to $3,000 in the next school year.

A link to a simple online application form is available here:

APPLICATION:  To Apply – Click Here

The scholarships are designed to assist Class of 2022 high school students who haven’t settled on a college choice, as well as students currently enrolled at other higher-education institutions who are considering transferring to NSU in Natchitoches.

They are being provided by Journal Services, LLC, based in Natchitoches, which supports 12 locally-owned journals covering north central and northwest Louisiana.

“We know there are students who haven’t decided yet where they’ll go to college this fall. We know that in many cases, money is a key factor in making college accessible,” said Bill Vance, general manager of Journal Services, LLC. “We are providing three game-changing scholarships bringing eager students to NSU to take advantage of the excellent academic programs here, and to live in a community where there are plenty of opportunities to find part-time jobs and to have a great student experience.”

Applicants are asked to provide their high school GPA (and college GPA if applicable), and also, report their ACT score along with listing honors, extracurricular activities and other relevant information on the form. That information will provide a basis for selecting the three winners. 

The scholarship awards are for $1,500 cash per semester in the 2022-23 academic year. To renew the scholarship for the Spring 2023 semester, winners must post at least a 2.7 Fall semester GPA at NSU.

Scholarship winners must live in Natchitoches Parish during the upcoming school year. They are also required to have in-person, face-to-face instruction for 75 percent of their classes in 2022-23.

Students who have already accepted financial aid awards from Northwestern are not eligible to apply.