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"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

"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.”

Mansfield getting ready for annual Christmas Parade

Mansfield getting ready for annual Christmas Parade

The Mansfield Alive Committee is looking for folks to take part in the annual Christmas Parade and Festival.

"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

"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.”

LA Groundwater Management public meeting set for Nov. 9th

LA Groundwater Management public meeting set for Nov. 9th

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Conservation will host a series of public meetings in November to provide information on the state’s past and current ground water resources management practices.

DNR officials also hope to draft recommendations for a statewide ground water plan.

A meeting is scheduled to be held in Shreveport, Wednesday, November 9th at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, located at 3015 Greenwood Rd.

Ark-La-Tex Halloween 2011

Ark-La-Tex Halloween 2011

Family safe events scheduled across the Ark-La-Tex for Halloween:

Arkansas:

  • Ashdown City Park Halloween Carnival: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. More info.
  • Ashdown Police Dept. Halloween with McGruff the Crime Dog: Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Keep Natchitoches Beautiful receives $4,700 Community Grant

Keep Natchitoches Beautiful receives $4,700 Community Grant

Original release by : Keep Natchitoches Beautiful

Keep Natchitoches Beautiful has been awarded a $4,700 Community Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, a non-profit organization formed to assist Louisiana in reducing litter by funding programs that emphasize education, enforcement and cleanups.

The grant proceeds will be used in part to fund educational programs in Natchitoches schools, explaining to students about the importance of keeping Natchitoches a clean, litter-free community.

Yogie and Friends Jambalaya Fundraiser coming October 11

Yogie and Friends Jambalaya Fundraiser coming October 11

Yogie and Friends is holding their Jambalaya Fundraiser Take-Out Dinner on Tuesday, October 11th from 4p.m.-7p.m. At Shaver's Crawfish and Catering, 270 Youree Drive (Corner of Youree and Ockley Drives) in Shreveport.