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Natchitoches teen pageants now seeking contestants

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 3:11pm
Natchitoches teen pageants now seeking contestants

The city of Natchitoches has started looking for contestants for the 2012 Natchitoches Queens Scholarship Program. 

The scholarship program consists of two pageants: The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant and the Miss Natchitoches Teen Pageant. Both pageants will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 30 at the Natchitoches Events Center.

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Bossier educator named Middle School Principal of the Year

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 2:38pm
Bossier educator named Middle School Principal of the Year

Several educators from throughout northwest Lousiana were chosen for the state's 2013 Teacher and Principal of the year. This year, a Bossier Parish educator was named Middle School Principal of the Year.

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La Nat. Guard soldiers undergo anti-terrorism training

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 3:19pm
La Nat. Guard soldiers undergo anti-terrorism training

Louisiana National Guard soldiers stationed at Camp Minden did some anti-terrorism training on May 16 along with members of the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office.

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NSU instructor gives back to school

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, March 23rd, 2012, 1:47pm
NSU instructor gives back to school

A longtime instructor at Northwestern State University is giving back to his school with an annuity designated to fund several school projects.

Dr. Harry Briggs established a $120,000 planned gift annuity at the university. Briggs, who is not only an instructor, but also a distance swimmer and long-time supporter of Northwestern State University, was honored during a recognition lunch Thursday.

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

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 2:15pm
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.

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LA woman arrested in Sabine Parish for selling fake concert tickets

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 2:26pm
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.

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"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 1:20pm
"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

A pair of well-known gator hunters will take part in an annual Natchitoches tradition.

Troy and Jacob Landry, two of the stars of the reality television show “Swamp People,” will appear at the 85th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Troy and his son, Jacob, are alligator hunters on The History Channel’s “Swamp People.”

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