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DOTD announces 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest

DOTD announces 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by its Aviation Section. The theme for this year’s contest is “My Favorite Air Sport.”

Students between age 6 and 17 are encouraged to create artwork based on the use of this year’s theme in relation to the aviation world. The intent of the contest is to encourage young people throughout Louisiana to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, and science.

Sabine Parish Players to perform 'A Christmas Carol'

Sabine Parish Players to perform 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens' classic tale "A Christmas Carol" will be performed by the Sabine Parish Players at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Sabine Theatre, 675 San Antonio Ave., Many, LA.

Reward offered for missing terrier

Reward offered for missing terrier

Mikey, a black and white Rat Terrier, went missing on Saturday, November 17, near the family's hunting camp off of Hwy. 2 in Homer.

He ran into the woods after hearing a gunshot and never returned.

Lyric Women, Men's Chorus to perform Thursday

Lyric Women, Men's Chorus to perform Thursday

Northwestern State University Lyric Women and the NSU Men’s Chorus will present a concert starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in the Magale Recital Hall.

Admission is free. The public is invited.

Ringgold Police Chief dies after sudden illness

Ringgold Police Chief dies after sudden illness

Ringgold Police Chief Lawson Bradley passed away on August 12 after suddenly becoming ill on Wednesday night.

According to Ringgold City Hall, 71-year-old Chief Bradley died from a stroke and heart attack while being treated at Willis-Knighton Pierremont.

Chief Bradley had a long career in law enforcement. He worked for the Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office for 24 years, then was at the Ringgold Police Department for the past 14 years. He spent three months as Interim Police Chief before taking the office permanently in 2003. He was Police Chief for 10 years.

Sabine Parish community getting new water well

Sabine Parish community getting new water well

Folks living in the western part of Sabine Parish will soon have a new water supply they can tap into.

Waterparks to “Splash Out Hunger!”

Waterparks to “Splash Out Hunger!”

Splash Kingdom Waterpark is excited to announce a new partnership with local food banks to promote family fun while helping the less fortunate in the ArkLaTex.