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Sculpture part of planned Art Walk at NSU

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, February 20th, 10:30 am
Sculpture part of planned Art Walk at NSU

Natchitoches artists Matt DeFord and Danny Brockner are in the process of installing a collaborative piece of public art on the city’s downtown riverbank near the Roque House.

Located on the north end of Rue Beauport, the piece entitled “Riviére a travers la pierre” is one of the first that officials hope will enhance the rich landscape of Natchitoches’ downtown historic landmark district and engage pedestrians in public art displays. 

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Toledo Bend to host college fishing tourney

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, February 7th, 11:30 am
Toledo Bend to host college fishing tourney

FLW College Fishing is headed to Toledo Bend Reservoir Feb. 16 for the second of four stops in the Southern Conference. Fifty college teams will be competing for a top award of $2,000 and a berth in the Southern Conference Invitational tournament.

Anglers will take off from Paradise Point Park located in Hemphill, Texas, at 7 a.m. Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the park beginning at 1:30 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.

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LA timber industry has new official state license plate

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 12:47pm
LA timber industry has new official state license plate

A new license plate, designed by the Louisiana Forestry Association, is now available at any parish Office of Motor Vehicles.

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La. officials charge Arkansas man with timber theft

Submitted by wwoods on Saturday, February 2nd, 10:30 am
La. officials charge Arkansas man with timber theft

An Arkansas man was arrested by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) enforcement agents and charged with five counts of timber theft Wednesday morning.

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Part of DeSoto Parish under boil order

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, January 18th, 2013, 9:46am
Part of DeSoto Parish under boil order

Folks who get their water from the South DeSoto Water System are under a boil order until further notice.

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Kisatchie National Forest waives fees on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, January 10th, 10:30 am
Kisatchie National Forest waives fees on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. Forest Service will waive all fees at recreational sites in Kisatchie National Forest, with the exception of camping on Caney Lakes on the Caney Ranger District and on the Calcasieu Ranger District.

The fees will be waived starting Saturday, Jan. 19 until Monday, Jan. 27. All other recreational activities requiring a fee will be waived.

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Ban on deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie lifted

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 5:23pm
Ban on deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie lifted

A ban on using dogs for deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest has been lifted. Hunters with dogs may hunt in Kisatchie National Forest from Dec. 15 - Dec. 23. Permits are required for all deer hunters during this period of time. Permits are available at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offices and their website www.wlf.la.gov.

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