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Passes now available for Kisatchie National Forest tours

Passes now available for Kisatchie National Forest tours

Original release from: Kisatchie National Forest

PINEVILLE, LA - The Kisatchie National Forest (KNF) offers two passes for those who utilize the KNF on a regular basis. The annual Trail Use Pass and the annual Day Use Pass, both are now available for purchase at any ranger district station or the Forest Service Supervisor’s Office in Pineville.

The Annual Trail Use Pass ($50) and Annual Day Use Pass ($30) are both good for a calendar year.

Sabine Noble Sons Riding Club hosts toy giveaway at annual Christmas Fest

Sabine Noble Sons Riding Club hosts toy giveaway at annual Christmas Fest

The City of Zwolle, Louisiana in Sabine Parish's annual Christmas Festival is set for Saturday, December 17th. Members of the Sabine Parish Noble Sons Riding Club is among many sponsors for this year's event and as part of the celebration, members have been collecting monetary and toy donations for Sabine Parish kids.

With the generosity of the citizens and businesses of Sabine Parish, the Noble Sons Riding Club was able to purchase 60 bicycles to be given away during the festival. The bicycles, according to club members will be given away in a drawing for kids ages 5-12.

Bienville Parish man killed in Sunday night fire

Bienville Parish man killed in Sunday night fire

The body of a Bienville Parish man killed late Sunday night after a fire destroyed his home has been identified.

Bienville Parish Fire Chief Bobby Conly said the fire happened about 11 p.m. at a mobile home in the 600 block of Boggs Road, about six miles south of Ringgold.

Radio group raises $25K for Natchitoches children

Radio group raises $25K for Natchitoches children

More than $25,000 in cash and toys was raised over the weekend, which will help make this a Merry Christmas for many boys and girls in the Natchitoches area.

The 16th Annual Radio M*A*S*H (Make A Smile Happen) collected $25,593 in toys and cash during their toy drive held at the Natchitoches Wal-Mart from December 8-10.

Each December, Elite Radio Group moves its three radio stations (94.9 The River, Talk 106.5 and NewsTalk 1450 KNOC) to a tent and the Wal-Mart and broadcasts for 54 hours, raising money and collecting toys for the Natchitoches Area Jaycees.

LA woman arrested in Sabine Parish for selling fake concert tickets

LA woman arrested in Sabine Parish for selling fake concert tickets

SABINE PARISH, LA (KSLA) - A Denham Springs, Louisiana woman was arrested by the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department this week for allegedly selling and promoting a concert that deputies say was never scheduled to take place.

Carolyn Sullivan Harrell, 53 faces felony theft by fraud charges.

Town of Gibsland under Boil Advisory

Town of Gibsland under Boil Advisory

GIBSLAND, LA (KSLA) - Officials with the Town of Gibsland, Louisiana in Bienville Parish issued Thursday a Boil Advisory for the entire town.

According to town leaders, the town had been experiencing problems with it's water supply and because of those problems, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality.

Effective immediately all residents within the town are advised to boil all water for one full minute before use or consumption.

The advisory will remain in effect until a sample has been tested by the Office of Public H

Golden Light Lodge in Zwolle, LA to host Thanksgiving Day luncheon

Golden Light Lodge in Zwolle, LA to host Thanksgiving Day luncheon

Original release by: Golden Light Lodge #199

Golden Light Lodge #199 will be hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon.  The luncheon is set for November 19, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.