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Green Market hosts special Dairy Day Celebration Saturday

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 2:01pm
Green Market hosts special Dairy Day Celebration Saturday

Original release: City of Natchitoches

The Cane River Green Market (CRGM) continues its 2011 season on Saturday, June 25 with an exciting array of activities in celebration of June as National Dairy Month.

Natchitoches' local farmer's market will take place every Saturday from 8 a.m.

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Homes evacuated south of Mansfield because 0f woods fire

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 4:31pm
Homes evacuated south of Mansfield because 0f woods fire

DESOTO PARISH, LA (KSLA) – More than 20 families have been forced from their homes because of a woods fire in DeSoto Parish.

The fire is in the Benson Community, located just south of Mansfield in the New Benson and Sam Booker Roads area.

So far those evacuated have found other relatives to stay with. DeSoto deputies are also helping evacuate some elderly residents and those without transportation.

DeSoto Fire District No. 8 has put out a mutual aid request from nearby districts and Sabine Parish.

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Natchitoches Parish water system loses one of its water wells

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 1:09pm
Natchitoches Parish water system loses one of its water wells

One of the two water wells that service the Chestnut/Readhimer in north Natchitoches Parish has quit working, and customers are being asked to conserve water as much as possible.

In an alert sent by Water System President Leslie Johnson, said it appears the well is no longer producing water and has more than likely dried up. Johnson said the remaining well is not capable of meeting what has become the normal water needs of its customers.

A meeting on the matter is set for Thursday evening.

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Several parish water systems now curbing water usage

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 12:29pm
Several parish water systems now curbing water usage

A large, mulit-parish water system has become the latest entity to put a water ban in place because of the region's dry conditions.

The Bayou Pierre Water System covers residents in Red River, Natchitoches, Caddo and DeSoto Parishes. They've put a ban on all outdoor watering, such as watering lawns and gardens, washing cars, and filling pools, until the area gets a significant rainfall.

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Bike and Build riders bringing awareness to housing needs

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 3:51pm
Bike and Build riders bringing awareness to housing needs

More than 30 cyclists pedaled into Natchitoches Tuesday on a journey from Jacksonville, Fla., to Monterey, Calif.  The group is part of the Bike & Build organization, a national non-profit that raises funds and awareness for affordable housing causes. 

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Toledo Bend Lake Country presents month-full of outdoor activities

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 1:34pm
Toledo Bend Lake Country presents month-full of outdoor activities
  • Feeding the Birds and Squirrels & Nature Walk at the South Toledo Bend State Park in Anacoco, Louisiana. The dates for this event are June, 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 9:30 a.m. & 10 a.m. For more information, 888-398-4770

 

  • Bald Eagle's Nest Hike will be held at the South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco, Louisiana. The dates for this event are June 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 9:00 a.m. For more information, 888-398-4770

 

  • A Natural Garden Hike will be held at the Hodges Garden State Park Florien, Louisiana.
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