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Minden cancels art reception

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012, 10:30am
Minden cancels art reception

With the threat of storms for Minden, the town has decided to cancel the Hot August Nights Art Crawl and Reception set for August 30 from 5 - 7 p.m.

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Part of Cane River Lake reopened to boaters

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012, 10:53am
Part of Cane River Lake reopened to boaters

The Cane River Waterway Commission says it has reopened part of Cane River Lake to boaters.

Motorized watercraft may use the Cane River Lake from Pratt's Bridge to the South Dam. The commissions does warn anyone navigating the lake to be very careful of underwater debris that could damage boat hulls or injure water skiers.

From Pratt's Bridge to the North Dam, the lake remains closed to unpowered boats and boats with electric trolling motors. Other motors must be taken off the craft before it's put in the water.

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Cane River Lake closed until further notice

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, August 13th, 2012, 9:58am
Cane River Lake closed until further notice

The Cane River Lake is now closed.

The Lake Patrol says as of Monday morning, most of the boating traffic on the lake has stopped. The only boats allowed on the lake for now are non-powered or use an electric trolling motor. All other motors must be taken off the boats before they can go into the water.

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Water levels dangerously low at Cane River Lake

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 8:37am
Water levels dangerously low at Cane River Lake

The Cane River Lake Patrol is asking boaters to be careful on the water due to low water levels.

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Lake Bistineau drawdown planned to combat salvinia

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, July 26th, 2012, 2:02pm
Lake Bistineau drawdown planned to combat salvinia

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it will begin a drawdown of Lake Bistineau on Wednesday, August 8.

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Yogie and Friends host Military Appreciation Day this weekend

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 2:02pm
Yogie and Friends host Military Appreciation Day this weekend

Original release by: Yogie and Friends

Yogie and Friends, an animal sanctuary in Frierson, Louisiana in DeSoto Parish will honor our military personnel and their families with Military Appreciation Day.

The special admission day for military servicemembers will be Saturday, June 16 from Noon until 5 p.m.

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Yogie and Friends host Military Appreciation Day in June

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, 2:02pm
Yogie and Friends host Military Appreciation Day in June

Original release by: Yogie and Friends

Yogie and Friends, an animal sanctuary in Frierson, Louisiana in DeSoto Parish will honor our military personnel and their families with Military Appreciation Day.

The special admission day for military servicemembers will be Saturday, June 16 from Noon until 5 p.m. (weather permitting).

Admission on this day is FREE to active duty and retired military personnel (with a valid military ID card).

Their families (with valid military ID cards) get 10% off the cost of admission on this day as well.

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