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City of Natchitoches asking for voluntary water restrictions from residents

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, August 19th, 2011, 11:17am
City of Natchitoches asking for voluntary water restrictions from residents

The City of Natchitoches is again asking its residents and businesses to conserve water, this time with a few suggested restrictions.

Odd-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Even or unnumbered can water outside on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. No outdoor water use should be done on any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Water wells stressed in Minden

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 10:46am
Water wells stressed in Minden

Water officials fear too much stress on the water system could cause problems for the city.

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Learn how to grow a vegetable garden at latest Lunch and Learn event

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 8:40am
Learn how to grow a vegetable garden at latest Lunch and Learn event

The latest Lunch and Learn event from the Cane River Green Market and the LSU Ag Center will be on "Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden" from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second St. in Natchitoches. The event will teach folks the best practices for preparing and maintaining fall gardens, along with what vegetable varieties are best for planting. The event is free and open to the public.

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Final Cane River Green Market this Saturday in Natchitoches

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 10:40am

The Cane River Green Market ends its 2011 summer season this Saturday with a customer and vendor appreciation day. The market is held from 8 a.m. - noon on the riverbank in downtown Natchitoches.

Featured activities will include free popcorn and ice cream while supplies last, free face painting, sale of hotdogs by Patrick Hollier, and live musical entertainment by Luke Jazz Trio from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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Learn how to grow a vegetable garden at latest Lunch and Learn event

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011, 10:40am
Learn how to grow a vegetable garden at latest Lunch and Learn event

The latest Lunch and Learn event from the Cane River Green Market and the LSU Ag Center will be on "Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden" from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second St. in Natchitoches. The event will teach folks the best practices for preparing and maintaining fall gardens, along with what vegetable varieties are best for planting. The event is free and open to the public.

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NW LA to get share of $45M in public housing funds

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 9:23am
NW LA to get share of $45M in public housing funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSLA) – More than a dozen towns and parishes throughout Louisiana will federal funds aimed at fixing up public housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Louisiana $45.4 million to help repair and rehab public housing. The money will go toward capital improvements like repairing roofs or fixing plumbing or electrical problems.

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Cane River Green Market to celebrate National Watermelon Month

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 9:00am
Cane River Green Market to celebrate National Watermelon Month

The Cane River Green Market will have special activies planned on Saturday, July 16 in celebration of National Watermelon Month.

Some of the activites planned include samples of locally grown watermelons and watermelon punch, and a watermelon eating contest. Prizes will be awarded in the watermelon eating competition.

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