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(Natchez)-Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Natchitoches Parish Fire District #5 responded to NATCOM 911 Center reports of a structure fire on March 22 in the 2600 block of Old River Road in Natchez according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The unoccupied residence owned by the Hamilton family received minor-moderate smoke and water damage.

Fire units were on scene within minutes of the 911 call. There were no injuries.

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Given an extra day of preparation ahead of the end of a season-long, nine-game homestand, Bobby Barbier saw something from his Northwestern State baseball team that made him smile.

“I thought (Monday’s) practice was one of the best we’ve had this year,” the sixth-year coach said. “A lot of times, in the middle of the season when you’re playing games, practice can be a lack of focus and energy. I felt like it was a first week of the season practice. That’s important. It shows we understand what’s at stake every day we come out here.”

The Demons host state rival Grambling on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the capper of the longest 2022 run at Brown-Stroud Field. Free streaming audio and subscription video of the game is available on http://www.NSUDemons.com and through the Northwestern State Athletics mobile app, which can be downloaded free for Apple and Android devices.

Northwestern State (9-11) has won six of its first eight games on the homestand behind an offense that has rung up 99 games in the eight games, including 13 in Saturday’s series finale against South Dakota State.

The last seven of those games have seen Cameron Parikh serve as NSU’s leadoff hitter. During that time, Parikh has batted at a .348 clip and driven in eight of his RBIs on the season. His OPS since the second game of the Alcorn series sits at a robust .951.

Included in that run was his first career home run, an opposite-field solo shot in the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader against South Dakota State. Parikh’s line drive found its way into the home bullpen in right field, marking the first time in the one-plus seasons the bullpen has been visited by a Demon home run.

The homer highlighted a doubleheader in which Parikh went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two walks and a pair of RBIs.

“He got his opportunity, and he has put together some pretty good at-bats,” Barbier said. “He may not agree with me, but to me his focus has changed on how he approaches his at-bats from the first couple of years he was here. He’s made a commitment to make a change and use the whole field, especially the back side. That’s really helped his game.”

Parikh and the Demon lineup will face a Grambling (7-13) team that comes in off a 2-1 weekend in its opening conference series of the year against Prairie View A&M.

The Tigers carry the SWAC’s third-best team batting average (.287) and third-best offense in runs (131) into the first of a home-and-home season series. The Demons will make the return trip to Grambling on April 26.

“They’ve got a good team,” Barbier said. “They held Mississippi State to a 2-1 game earlier this year. They’re doing a really good job getting transfers in who have helped them out. It should be a good ballgame.

Right-hander Gus Collins (0-0, 3.65) is scheduled to make the first start of his Northwestern State career. Collins struck out a career-high eight in relief against South Dakota State on Thursday night.

PHOTO: Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

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Rotarian with the Program Kirk Soileau introduced Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Sleep Apnea Manager David Cardenas and Vice President of Outpatient Services Nanette Bienvenu at the March 22 luncheon. Cardenas explained sleep apnea and PAP treatment. Pictured from left are Cardenas, Bienvenu, President Tommy Caldwell, and Soileau.

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NATCHITOCHES:
Preston “Rusty” Milam, Jr.
October 22, 1957 – March 20, 2022
Service: Thursday, March 24 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Arthur Welch
Viewing: at 10a, March 26, 2022; First Baptist Church, 508 Second Street, Natchitoches
Service: at 11am, March 26, 2022; First Baptist Church, 508 Second Street, Natchitoches
Mask will be required

Pamela Dawne Gourdon
January 23, 1951 – March 20, 2022
Visitation: Thursday, March 24 from 5-8 pm at the Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Thursday, March 24 6:30 pm in theBlanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home chapel

Stephen Andrew Champagne
January 12, 1950 – March 15, 2022
Service: Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm at Beulah Methodist Church

SABINE:
Pamela D. Salter
June 20, 1959 – March 20, 2022
Service: Wednesday, March 23 at 2 pm at Little Flock Baptist Church

WINN:
James Lee Hyatt
July 27, 1943 – March 17, 2022
Service: Friday, March 26 from 5-7 pm at the Colfax RV Park in Colfax

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NPSB Schools are closed today due to inclement weather.  School will resume tomorrow, March 23, 2022

Northwestern State University  – Closed
St. Mary’s – Closed

All five CLTCC campuses – Closed

Tiny Tots Daycare – Closed
Bright Beginning Daycare – Closed
Cobblestone – Closed
Campti Community Development Center – Closed

If you have a closing today, please send an email to:  NPJNatLa@gmail.com

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By Gary Mccollum

It burns my biscuits that Congress and our current POTUS are speaking of increased taxation on US oil producers.

As an Industry, we have been forced to find any areas where we can become more efficient, reduce costs, reduce down time, and make it profitable to be able to survive in a _$45 dollar a barrel oil. To remain profitable with a $2.75 MCF or MBT natural gas price.

Many things have been considered and implemented, from the basics of shopping vendors and getting bids to the extreme of attempting with some success to remote operations, and less we mention the ability to drill extreme horizontal plays that overall reduce the ROI over time producing more volume and lengthening the life of wells as opposed to just 20 years ago.

Now that the US Oil/Gas industry has become a much more efficient Has been able to sustain itself under attacks from “Green Energy Activists”, from OPEC increases in production attempting to break the back of US shale producers, even to limited investment and funding from financial institutions. We find ourselves under attack by the government that needs our services more than ever. They wish to tax the industry, preventing innovation, new exploration, and more efficient and more environmentally friendly drilling/extraction methods. The US Govt would rather spend money on Tankers, than pipelines. They would rather spend Billions of dollars with countries that would like nothing more than to destroy our country, than invest or just allow right of ways and pipelines to be put in place that are, by definition, much safer than Rail, Truck or Cargo ship. Also creating a much greener footprint.

In my humble opinion, I believe the “Green” issue is, for the most part, a cover story for the government and others who wish to shut down the largest producer of Natural Gas and Oil in the world. We (The USA) have reserves that are unmet on a global basis.

President Biden in a recent speech basically accused US oil producers of price gouging the public. How dare such a person, who has never spent a day in his life in an actual job, make such an accusation. He has no clue of the R&D it takes to be successful. How many issues/failures/dangers it takes to overcome and be successful. Yes, Oil is a lucrative business. It is also fraught with many failures over the past 130 (see Spindletop) years. Many oil companies have come and gone during that time. Many people’s lives have been lost and many lessons learned

Oil/Gas is responsible for the industrial revolution. If it weren’t for the Oil & Gas industry, World War II may have ended in a completely different fashion. (Special thanks to the “Roughnecks of Sherwood Forest” …A Fantastic TRUE story).

Over 6,000 products are made from oil. Does the US and its president wish to travel in time back to 1850? Think of the innovation that has occurred in your own lifetime. I am 57 years old. I think back to a time when we had “Party lines” on our phones, when black and white television was the norm, rabbit ears and aluminum foil were a thing. The first video game was pong and the internet was supposed to lead to a vast wealth of knowledge for the betterment of society, instead of being a bastion of… well I’ll not delve into this. My point is, none of this technology would be present without the sacrifice of the Oil & Gas industry.

The US President fails to recognize that it is not the US producers that set the price for oil. It amazes me that uncaring politician’s and the uneducated public believe this to be true. We need better social influencing / marketing in today’s society. I like to challenge anyone that I have a “discussion” with regarding the petroleum industry to attempt to live ONE day without the influence of oil and gas in their lives. Doing so is quit literally impossible. Please excuse my rant, but the constant bashing of an industry that has transformed the world into what it is today, irritates me to no end.

If you wish to lower prices at the pumps, encourage oil and gas exploration in the United States, limit/reduce regulation and allow access to the “9,000” existing drilling permits. There is no infrastructure to be able to access those “permits” so without lying to the public, the government is in fact lying to the public

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Sheriff Stuart Wright is pleased to announce that the public will once again see Offender Litter Crews working on Parish and State Highways.

This is partially due to the lifting of COVID related protocols by the Department of Corrections and the classification of DOC inmates within the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.

Sheriff Wright appreciates the public’s patience over the past year regarding the excessive litter build up since Covid-19 pandemic hit.

According to Major Roger Henson, in previous years the Detention Center housed approximately 400 DOC offenders and were able to classify many of them to assist the parish and city governments along with various civic and non-profit organizations, such as schools and churches to name a few. These offenders assisted with pot-hole road repair, grass cutting, and general maintenance duties throughout the parish. Since that time, our DOC population has reduced to approximately 100 DOC offenders. The reduced DOC numbers are mainly due to the implementation of the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Reforms along with our current staffing issues, which are also effecting agencies across the state. Despite these reductions, we have been able to classify a small number of DOC offenders to ONLY accommodate a Litter Crew at this time.

“I would like to personally thank all citizens of Natchitoches who have taken the time and initiative in efforts to help keep our historic parish beautiful,” said Sheriff Wright. “We would also remind all to be responsible with our trash, discard it in the appropriate manner, and report anyone illegally dumping trash or littering within our parish.”

To see approved Natchitoches Parish compactor and bin sites in your areas, please visit https://npgov.org/solid-waste-management/.

In addition, we continue to ask for your help in identifying anyone who violates the law by illegally dumping trash or littering within our parish.

To report a violation contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-352-6432.

To request a Litter Crew in your area contact the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center at 318-357-9300.

According to Major Henson, in three days last week over 300 bags of trash was removed from parish roadways.

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By Edwin Crayton/Opinion

I don’t think there is an African American on the planet who hasn’t suffered the devastating humiliation of having been denied an opportunity simply because of the fact that they were born black. Unfortunately, in America, being born two shades darker than the general population still matters. However, unlike mankind, God is just. He knows what every injustice feels like and he always causes the long moral arch of the universe to eventually “bend toward justice”, as Dr. Martin Luther King once said. What is also helpful, is remembering that God Almighty usually makes this righteous change happen in mysterious ways, using odd instruments— meaning faithful people who do his will and whose actions have a lasting, positive effect on history. In every generation, these individuals give over their will to his and he works through them. He wants to do the same through us. The Scriptures themselves advise us to “Let this mind be in you that is in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). In other words, attempt to see the world through the eyes of Jesus and think aided by his brilliant mind. This is not achieved through intelligence. It is achieved only by sincerely surrendering to God’s will.

To do so means giving up worldly notions about self: race, gender and anything that would cause us to be in conflict with the will of Jesus. For example, when someone calls me the “N” word, I have two options. I can either respond as an African American. Or I can respond as a Christian. It is not an easy choice. But it is an effective one, When I heard that President Biden had announced his nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat needed to be a black woman, I realized I had such a choice. I could respond as a black man and be happy that a black person would get the seat. Or I could put on my Jesus lens and respond as Christian. Believe me it makes a huge difference. I have tried the second option and have searched the Scriptures for answers on Biden’s insistence that the nominee be a black woman. Here is what I have learned from studying the Bible:

1)Do unto others as you would have them do unto you (Matthew 7:12). This verse sums up the situation for me. Remember the first statement I made about how devastating it feels to be denied an opportunity simply because of your race? That is exactly what I think is happening in this case. In order to agree with Biden’s decision to pick only a black woman to become a justice on the high court, I would have to violate this treasured biblical principle. In other words, I would have to be willing to say it is alright to deny every judge out there an opportunity to serve simply because they were born with the “wrong race or gender.” If you are not born a black female, no matter how qualified and talented you are, sorry, you are out. In case you are wondering, yes, I think it would be good to see a black woman achieve the honor of becoming a justice on the Supreme Court, but not this way. Why must we commit the very sin we fought so hard against—discrimination— to achieve that goal? Jesus was right. How can I do to someone else what I would not want done to myself?

2) You shall have no other Gods before me (Exodus, 20:3). Many biblical scholars and pastors define an idol as anything or person that we humans place before God on the priority list. Most of us know that money can be an idol. But so can racial pride. If you are a Christian, you are called to place your faith at the top of the priority list. That means, nothing– even your race or any kind of other identity— should be more important than God. We are Christians first. That requires us to view the world through a Christian lens. Prayer helps us humbly surrender to Christ and allow him to decide what our proper response should be.

3)Do not give your alms before men (Matthew 6:1) This verse tells us not to perform our good deeds before other people (in order to receive praise). Of course, politics works in the opposite way doesn’t it? Politicians do good deeds so they can impress people enough to win their vote. I am not sure, but I would not be surprised if politics played a role in Biden’s very public announcement that he would pick a black woman for the vacancy on the court. Did that really need to be broadcast? The trouble with Biden making race the top priority in qualifications, is that it endorsed discrimination against anyone who is not a black female—and that’s a lot of people. What for instance, about the many talented and qualified legal minds in America who don’t happened to be black and female? By the way, that would even include black men. Are we entirely comfortable attempting to eliminate discrimination by practicing it in another form? Isn’t it kind of weird and a little scary when we use the methods of racists to fight racism? And when we go as far as to announce our preference, are we creating a dangerous precedent by promoting the idea that although we have said in the past that hiring based on race is wrong, we now seem to be willing to practice it ourselves? What would have worked better? Actually, I believe it would have been better to handle this the way you would handle any regular, fair job opening: Simply open the job up to all qualified, talented candidates, regardless of race or gender. Isn’t that what we fought the Civil Rights Movement for in the first place? Weren’t we striving for a day when race would not win over character and talent? Why abandon that moral concept now? I believe we have so many talented African Americans in the legal system that if Mr. Biden had just opened the door to all talented legal minds, several of these best and brightest would naturally be black and possibly black female. But by announcing that race was the top consideration, Biden made it appear that his choice was picked for her race first and talent second. Not fair to the nominee. In many minds, that puts an asterisk by her name in history which may read: “this justice was picked to be a black female justice*. By the way, let me pause to say, I am not criticizing the nominee Ketanje Brown Jackson (or endorsing her). I am criticizing the process used to pick her.

4)In the end, the “ultimate” Supreme Court is not on earth. If you are a Christian, I am almost sure you will agree that the greatest judge is God. He is the Supreme Court and final decider on all matters. His standard of righteousness will last for an eternity. If you are a Christian, therefore, isn’t it more vital to be Biblically Correct than politically correct? “Let this mind be in you that is in Christ Jesus.” That’s good advice for picking a Supreme Court Justice and for daily living.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” -Psalm 127:1

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By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports

The last two years have been good for Missouri State basketball and especially for Corey Gipson’s coaching career.

A 40-18 mark for the Bears, following relative mediocrity for most of the last decade, has restored some of the luster to an accomplished Missouri Valley Conference program. Gipson, Missouri State’s associate head coach for the past six years, reaped the rewards Monday when he was announced as the new head coach at Northwestern State.

It was a landmark hire, in the wake of the departure of iconic 23-year head coach Mike McConathy, whose exit was announced last Monday. New NSU athletics director Kevin Bostian promised and delivered on a lightning-quick search for a successor, with the decision made Sunday evening and announced in mid-afternoon Monday.

Gipson replaces the winningest men’s or women’s coach in Louisiana college basketball history. The transition not only ushers in a new approach in the basketball program, but brings NSU its first African-American head coach in a major sport.

The 41-year-old has been coaching on the college level since 2007, but has not been a head coach at any level. He comes to Northwestern after spending seven years on the Missouri State staff. He was named associate head coach 11 months after joining the Bears’ staff.

They snapped out of a barely-break even stretch with a 17-7 finish in 2020-21, then made their first postseason trip since 2014 and first appearance in the National Invitation Tournament since 2011, finishing 23-11 this season.

In that 17-7 year, Gipson and the Bears lashed the visiting Demons in Springfield, Mo., 94-67. That appears to be his only connection to NSU until recently.

He was a point guard for two seasons at Austin Peay in the Ohio Valley Conference, helping the Governors reach the 2003 NCAA Tournament as a junior. That is the only time he’s reached the Big Dance. A native of Sikeston, Missouri, Gipson played junior college ball at Three Rivers Community College in his home state.

His coaching career began at Division II Virginia State, recruiting players who won a 2007 conference championship. He worked at UNC Greensboro, in Bostian’s hometown, from 2009-12, the last two years as associate head coach. Gipson then moved to Austin Peay as an assistant before taking the Missouri State post, where he worked for two different head coaches and was the only staff member retained in the transition.

Dealing with potential attrition, and also adding players through the portal, were primary factors in Bostian’s rapid timetable. NSU’s roster is filled with underclassmen led by first-team All-Southland Conference center Kendal Coleman, the Captain Shreve product who entered the portal last Monday and reportedly has about three dozen offers including from Oklahoma and Marquette.

Gipson will be introduced to the media and NSU supporters at 10 a.m. Wednesday at a news conference in the Lucille Mertz Hendrick Room (Room 121) inside the Friedman Student Union on the Northwestern State campus.

In the NSU athletic department’s announcement Monday, Gipson was appreciative.

“This is very humbling, first and foremost, to be able to take the helm of a program with so much history and tradition,” said Gipson. “My family and I are elated to be going to a historic community and a program where coach McConathy has built such a great legacy. He paved the way for me and my family to come in and have a chance to push that legacy forward. It is an opportunity we do not take lightly. We see it as a privilege.”

“As we went through the search process, it was clear Corey possessed all the qualities we desired in a coach,” Bostian said. “We look forward to him building upon the great legacy coach McConathy built here at Northwestern State. Corey has been successful at every stop in his career. He is a strong coach and recruiter, but more importantly, he has a track record of developing student-athletes into better young men on and away from the game of basketball.”

All signs point to the exit of longtime McConathy assistants Jeff Moore and Dave Simmons. Moore, associate head coach, did interview for the vacant position last Wednesday morning.

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BELGRADE, Serbia – Former Northwestern State sprinter Natashia Jackson helped the American 4×400 relay reach the finals at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Sunday.

In the preliminary heat early Sunday, Jackson ran the third leg of a relay that won its heat at 3:28.82.

Jackson did not run in the finals later Sunday, and Team USA just missed the podium with a fourth-place finish at 3:28.63.

The Americans finished just 0.23 behind winner Jamaica and .04 behind Poland, a relay squad the USA beat in the preliminaries.

Jackson qualified for the relay pool by finishing fifth overall in the 400 meters at the USA Indoor Championships in late February. She clocked a 54.40 in the finals.

She is the fourth known NSU competitor on the international indoor stage and NSU’s first sprinter. Jackson joined jumpers LaMark Carter, Kenta Bell and Brian Brown.

PHOTO: Mike Wade Photography

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The Northwestern State baseball team has moved its game against Grambling back one day to Wednesday because of expected heavy rain in the area on Tuesday.

The Demons and Tigers will meet at 6 p.m. at Brown-Stroud Field in the single non-conference game.

This is the third mid-week game affected by weather for Northwestern State, which also moved a weekend series at Oklahoma to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, because of inclement weather Feb. 25-27.

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This morning at approximately 7:41am, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #6 members and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS responded to a mobile home fire in the 200 block of Eight Mile Loop near Natchitoches according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The cause of the fire is being determined by NPFD #6.

Deputies say 34-year-old Alexander Trichel of Natchitoches was transported from the scene by EMS to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center with 2nd & 3rd degree burns to his back suffered while attempting to save his animals from the interior of the home.

Some of the pets were rescued but sadly others perished in the fire.

The mobile home owned by M. Esparza was a total loss.

Any additional information should be obtained from NPFD #6.

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Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies have identified and are actively searching for a Natchitoches man that led deputies on a pursuit on La. Hwy 478 then ditched the vehicle and fled into some nearby woods on Saturday morning according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

Deputies are currently searching for 28-year-old Dajohn Maxwell Hymes, B/M, Hgt/509, Wgt/170 with black hair and brown eyes last seen wearing dark clothing.

Hymes is wanted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office on active criminal arrest warrants signed by a 10th Judicial District Judge for Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Felony, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Driving under Suspension, No Vehicle License, Speeding and other traffic offenses.

It began on Saturday morning March 19 around 11am, when NPSO Deputy B. Keyser attempted to stop a Honda passenger car on La. Hwy 478 east of La. Hwy 1 South for Speeding over 90 miles per hour and other traffic offenses.

Deputy Keyser attempted to stop the vehicle, allegedly operated by Dajohn Hymes but he failed to stop leading deputies on a pursuit in excess of 90 mph. Hymes then ditched the vehicle on La. Hwy 478 east of the Old River Road exited and fled into some nearby woods.

Multiple sheriff’s office units and Louisiana State Police responded to the scene to set-up a perimeter and coordinate a search of the area with the assistance of the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tracking Team.

A local wrecker service was contacted to impound the vehicle.

During an inventory of the vehicle, deputies recovered a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun with laser sights and an extended magazine containing 29 rounds of ammunition.

Deputies also observed that some object other than a key was inserted in the ignition and a false temporary tag on the vehicle.

A National Crime Information Center Check revealed that the handgun had been reported stolen to Natchitoches Police Department in June of 2020 during an auto burglary in the City of Natchitoches.

A heavy law enforcement presence could be seen on La. Hwy 478 and the Old River Road area on Saturday afternoon for several hours while the search was being conducted.

Deputies postponed the search after the tracking team determined and believed that Hymes may have made it to an area and was picked up.

Hymes was arrested by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies in December of 2018 following a 4-hour manhunt in Natchez in connection with a domestic disturbance. During that incident he jumped out a bedroom window and fled. A stolen Glock .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun was recovered.

In August of 2021, Hymes was arrested by Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Deputies on drug and weapons charges in Sabine Parish following a traffic stop. A .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun was seized in that arrest also.

Hymes has numerous other arrests and is a convicted felon.

Deputies say Hymes reportedly has ties to the Natchitoches and Natchez areas.

If you see Hymes, do not approach him, contact 911 or the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 352-6432. You may remain confidential.

Deputies remind the public to always lock your vehicles, park in lighted areas, don’t leave items in plain view and always remove weapons or other valuables from the interior of your vehicle.

Deputies thank the public who were willing to assist and called in with possible information and tips today.

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The Natchitoches Parish Master Gardener Association will be having its 2022 Master Gardener Class starting May 10. It will be a 10 week course with classes once a week and is required for anyone wanting to join the association.  Applications can be picked up from the LSU AgCenter office at 624 Second Street. Applications are due back by April 15. Anyone wanting more information can call the AgCenter office at 318-357-2224 and ask for the county agent, Randall Mallette.

The Louisiana Master Gardener program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers.

Master Gardeners are part of the volunteer staff of the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. They provide unbiased, research-based educational assistance and programs on consumer horticulture issues to the gardening public.

The Louisiana Master Gardener program provides invaluable training and educational opportunities. The program is open to all people regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Master Gardener programs are all-volunteer programs sanctioned by land-grant institutions in each state and function as an extension of the college or university. In Louisiana, the program is sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and is directed by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

Experienced and beginning gardeners seeking up-to-date horticultural information can advance their gardening expertise and gain self-satisfaction through volunteer efforts. The volunteer aspect of the Louisiana Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of their community by using the science and art of horticulture. It allows individuals to put into practice what they know and learn.

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Description: Experienced and reliable Property Manager to oversee operations at our 40-unit complex. In this position, you will create leasing contracts for new and current tenants, ensure units are ready for tenants, fulfill repair requests efficiently, collect monthly rents, and track daily expenses, to provide regular status reports on the condition of the property and any issues that arise and maintain a positive relationship with renters and tenants.

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate has at least five years of property management experience. High school degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office and property management software. Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules. Excellent communication skills

Deadline: Applications will be accepted through March 28, 2022

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Please mail resumes to:
Willa Point Apartments
ATTN: Human Resources
PO Box 255
Natchitoches LA 71457

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NATCHITOCHES – Results of the 2022 Northwest Louisiana District Literary Rally hosted by Northwestern State University have been released. Students from high schools in central and northwest Louisiana participated in the Rally, which is held each year to qualify academically talented students for the state competition at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on April 9.

Medal winners from Division I, students who scored highest in their subject, are listed as follows.

Alexandria Senior High– Micheal Terrell, Advanced Math – Function and Statistics; Krishna Patel, Algebra II; Hunter Goudeau, Economics; Bella Geiger, English III; Clark Robinson, Environmental Science; Naomi Pena, Government; Brandon Hagan, Psychology; Chris Martin, Sociology; Luiza Santos, Spanish I; Stephen Naegle, World Geography;

Benton – Joshua Petermann, Biology I;

Byrd – Gergely Szarvas, Biology II, Calculus II; Gavin Dawson, Business Computer Applications; Isabel Lawrence, Business English; Josephine Comerford, Computer Science; Gabriel Tabor, Earth Science; Emilija Majstorovic, English I; Kate Shaw, English II; Kingson Wills, English IV; Rein Hanson, French II; Nicholas Carr, Geometry; Shelby Sanders, Spanish IV; James Stratton, U.S. History;

Captain Shreve – Jeffrey Souto, Advanced Math – Pre Calculus; Carter Cox, Calculus; Phat Dang, Chemistry; Gracie Law, Financial Literacy; Eaton Flowers, French III; Russell Peacock, Physics; Brett Pernell, Spanish II; Kylee Williams, Spanish III; Katie Ferrier, World History;

Natchitoches Central – Whitt Scott, Accounting I; Mary Leblanc, Agriscience I; Brayden Pullig, Agriscience II; Adam Guillet,, Algebra I; Caleb Weaver, Nutrition & Food;

Pineville – Fritz Guidry, Agriscience III; Gibson Russell, Civics; Elizabeth Broussard, Fine Arts Survey; Kirsch Lawson French I; Brynn Tighe, Health; Isabelle Boykin, Journalism I; Lawson Kirsch, Physical Science; Aidan Talley, Principles of Business; Haley Bercegeay, Spelling;

Southwood – Kaylie Brantley, Family and Consumer Science;

Medal winners from Division II are:

Buckeye – Ariana Watts, Accounting I; Aiden Werner, Agriscience I; Gabe Hoosier, Agriscience II, Andy Floyd, Agriscience III; Sasha Hines, Biology I; Tyler Salard, Biology II; Dalton Dyer, Earth Science, Physics; Garrett Frazier, Economics, Gavin Hoffpauir, English I, Morgan Tradewell, English IV; Mandy Belgard, Environmental Science; Samantha Kendrick, Family & Consemer Science; Kaden David, Geometry; Christa Ann Kees, Government; Celise Crenshaw, Health; Garrett Richey, Nutrition & Food; Caitlyn Soileau, Principles of Business, Ella Locke Psychology; Alyssa Clinton, Spanish I, Morgan McMickens, Spanish II, Mitchell Leblanc, Spanish III, Josh Gonzaga, Spanish IV; Clay Baden, U.S. History; Will Pesnell, World History;

Bolton – Laura Ajlani, Advanced Math – Function & Statistics; Cade Scherer, Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus; Sarah Osete Fischer, Algebra II; Marrissa Carr, Business Computer Applications; Sophie Lytle, Business English; Lily Mikulas, Calculus; Cade Scherer, Chemistry; Jenevieve Bolen, English III, Physical Science; Katie Dupre, Financial Literacy; Davis Penny, Fine Arts Survey; Sophie Lytle, French II; William Seeling, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Ella Aguillard, Sociology; Rebekah Staples, World Geography;

Huntington – Saudiyah McCoy, Spelling;

North DeSoto – Allen McMullen, Algebra I; James Herring, Civics; Logan Enloe, Computer Science; Noah Severin, English II; Grace Youngblood, Journalism I;

Medal winners from Division III are:

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts – Nathaniel Vise, Biology I; Griffin McFarland, Biology II; Rosie Schultz, Chemistry; Jack Yi, English II; Natalie Conravey, English III; Lilly Blanchard, Environmental Science; Travis Elmore, Fine Arts Survey; Corey Keller, French I; Tadgh Bowman, French II, Moira Franks, French III; Lilly Blanchard, Health; Adam Deslatte, Physics; Aroma Chanda, Spanish III; Travis Elmore, Spanish IV;

Loyola College Prep – Rhys Armagost, Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus; Charlotte Cole, Calculus; Lacie Johnson, Calculus II; Hannah Lafitte, Civics; Mary Walker, English I; Frances Kalmbach, English IV; Ainsley Hanes, Geometry; Jacob Garfunkel, Government; Angel Pham, Physical Science; Annabelle Jones, Psychology; Mary Walker, Spanish I, Reggie Sipes, Spanish II; Cooper Defatta, U.S. History; Josephine Cannon, World History;

North Caddo Magnet – Madison Willis, Algebra I; Logan Rowell, Business Computer Applications; Ashton Vaughn, Financial Literacy; Kevin Peace, World Geography;

Red River – Erik Hanson, Business English, Introduction to Business Computer Applications;

Winnfield – Joy So, Advanced Math – Function & Statistics; Noe Vasquez, Agriscience I; Lauren Rouse, Agriscience II; Kaden Victor, Agriscience III; Jeremiah Laughlin, Algebra II; Peyton Little, Spelling;

Medal winners from Division IV are:

Calvary Baptist Academy – Liberty Haase, Advanced Math – Function & Statistics; Tucker Gamble, Algebra I; Joshua Roper, Chemistry; Bryce Sutton, Civics; Zachary Robinson, English II; Avery Fore, Spanish I;

Converse – Heather Kurtz, Accounting; Ava Daigrepont, Agriscience I; Katie Murray, Business Computer Applications; Addison Rivers, Earth Science; Kayleigh Johnston, Environmental Science; Annabelle Bagley, Financial Literacy; Christian Callendar, Government; Summer Brumley, Principles of Business; Hunter Brumley, Sociology; Lucas Remedies, World Geography; Kudge Boudreaux, World History;

Evangel Christian Academy – Olivia Moench, Computer Science; William Harrel, English I; Matthew Davison, English IV; John Javellana, Geometry; Rachel Davison, Physics; Kyle Bryant, Psychology;

Glenmora – Francisco Rubio, Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus; John Marshall, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Priscilla Rubio, Journalism I; Jeremiah Vance, Spelling;

Northwood-Lena – Emily Waits, English III; George Setliff, Fine Arts Survey; Tyricks Starks, Nutrition & Food;

Rapides – Zachary Monroe, Agriscience III; Aron Fletcher, Biology I; Ilda Lopez, French I; Macy Robins, Health; Joey Glaubitz, Physical Science; Mallory Fletcher, Spanish II;

Ringgold – Skilar Page, Agriscience II; Business English; Heather Parker, Biology II; Kierstyn Mattison, Family & Consumer Science;

Zwolle – Mason Starks, Algebra II; Jeffrey Etheridge, U.S. History;

Medal winners from Division V are:

Atlanta – Prentiuna Sapp, Advanced Math – Function & Statistics;

Caddo Virtual Academy – Nina Wiley, Environmental Science; Sierra Bonds, Physical Science;

Calvin – Gunnar Yokum, Agriscience II; Aeriana Eusey, Geometry;

Dodson – Elizabeth Hastings, Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus; Anna Worthington, Agriscience I; Anna Worthington, Biology I; Graciela Cirilo, Business Computer Applications; Breana Wise, Family & Consumer Science; Summer Gorham, Fine Arts Survey; Renae Adams, Journalism I; Caroline Boyett, World History;

Negreet – Randi Kelly, Algebra I; Christian Culbertson, Civics; Hannah Hippler, English III, U.S. History; Mason Lowe, World Geography;

Riverdale Academy – Molly Seales; Lilly Guillot, English I; Tyler Jones, Physics; Caleb Dabbs, Spanish II; Collin Hesson, Spelling;

St. Mary’s – Andrew Kautz, Algebra II; Emma Broadway, Business English; Camille Ball, Calculus; Reeves Hogg, Chemistry; Anna Thibodaux, English II; Anna Jackson, English IV; Luke Johnson, Government; Peter Kautz, Health; Colton Cross, Spanish I;

State Qualifiers for Division I are as follows.

Alexandria Senior High School – Micheal Terrell, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Jonathon Vo, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Krishna Patel, Algebra II, Johanna Schrock, Biology I; Andrew Heaton, Biology II; Quincy Franklin, Chemistry; Hunter Goudeau, Economics; Ashton Mathews, English II; Bella Geiger, English III; Madison Williams, English IV; Clark Robinson, Environmental Science; Amurie Sarpy, Financial Literacy; Ahsan Mansoor, Geometry; Naomi Delapena, Government; Julia Loken, Health; Shelbi Carrington, Intro Business Computer Applications; Brandon Hagan, Psycology; Chris Martin, Sociology; Luiza Dos Santos, Spanish 1; Stephen Naegle, World Geography; Owen Morrow, World History;

Benton High School – Joshua Petermann, Biology I; Micholas Davis, Civics; Jacob Gallagher, English I; Haydon Stockton, Spanish I;

Byrd High School — Marina Klein, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Hudson Bruce, Algebra I; Shepherd Smith, Biology I; Gergely Szarvas, Biology II; Gavin Dawson, Business Compute Applications; Jackson Ballew, Calculus; Michael Burford, Chemistry; Garrett Stroud, Civics; Josephine Comerford, Computer Science; Emilija Majstorovic, Enligsh I; Kate Shaw, English II; Kingson Wills, English IV; Leila Walkoviak, French I; Erin Hanson, French II; Nicholas Carr, Geometry; Christopher Sumlin, Government; Katherine Bell, Physical Science; Michael Cosse, Physics; Shelby Sanders, Spanish IV; James Stratton, U.S. History; Chloe Liles, World History;

Captain Shreve – Jeffrey Souto, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Michael Horton, Algebra II; Tanner Branch, Business Computer Applications; Carter Cox, Calculus; Phat Dang, Chemistry; Meagan Hill, Family and Consumer Science; Gracie Law, Financial Literacy; Lillian Tichenor, French II; Keaton Flowers, French III; Andrew Bane, Geometry; Russell Peacock, Physics; Cooper Wooten, Psychology; Brett Pernell, Spanish II; Kylee Williams, Spanish III; Ryan Lewis, U.S. History; Katie Claire Ferrier, World History;

Natchitoches Central – Whitt Scott, Accounting I; Mary Jane LeBlanc, Agriscience I; Brayden Kale Pullig, Agriscience II; Briley Pitts, Agriscience III; Adam Guillet, Algebra I; Taylor Eubanks, Algebra II; Huntar Goings, English I; Kristyn Anderson, English II; Bethanne Methvin, English III; Collin Lodridge, Fine Arts Survey; Natalie Luna, Intro Business Computer Applications; Caleb Weaver, Nutrition and Food; Morgan McClinton, Physical Science; Joshua Durr, Spanish II; Avery Summerlin, U.S. History; Keara Nelson, World Geography;

Pineville High – Olivia Melder, Accounting I; Parker Causey, Agriscience II; Fritz Guidry, Agriscience III; Noah Langford, Algebra I; Landon Rosedale, Biology II; Reid Briley, Calculus; Gibson Russell, Civics; Ava Lacour, English III; Nell White, English IV; Walker O’Neal, Environmental Science; Elizabeth Broussard, Fine Arts Survey; Ella Clancy, French I; Brynn Tight, Health; Isabelle Boykin, Journalism I; Lawson Kirsch, Physical Science; Aidan Talley, Principles of Business; Nathan Price, Sociology;

Southwood High School – Kaylie Brantley, Family and Consumer Science; Kayden Jones, Nutrition and Food; Emelia Salter, World Geography.

State Qualifiers for Division II are as follows.

Bolton High School – Laura Ajlani, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Tyler Hamilton, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Sarah Osete-Fischer, Algebra II; Stella Voorhies, Biology I; Asjad Mansoor, Biology II; Marrissa Carr, Business Computer Applications; Lily Mikulas, Calculus; Cade Scherer, Chemistry; Kobe Clark, Civics; Libby Heard, English I; Cora Wright, English II; Jenevieve Bolen, English III; Josephine Michiels, Environmental Science; Kaniya Strong, Family and Consume Science; Katie Dupre, Financial Literacy; Penny Davis, Fine Arts Survey; Sophie Lytle, French I; Amiyah Wright, French II; Maddison Rolfe, Geometry; Gia Quesada, Government; William Seeling, Intro to Business Computer Applications; Clayton Leach, Journalism I; Megan Turner, Physical Science; Lila Goodling, Psychology; Ella Aguillard, Sociology; Kathryn Scarbrook, U.S. History; Rebekah Staples, World History;

Buckeye High School – Ariana Watts, Accounting I; Lindsey Lee, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Aiden Werner, Agriscience I; Gabe Hoosier, Agriscience II; Andy Floyd Agriscience III;Rylee Baker, Algebra I; Olivia Henry, Algebra II; Sasha Hines, Biology I; Tyler Salard, Biology II; Adriane LaBorde, Business Computer Applications; Garrett Frazier, Economics; Gavin Hoffpauir, English I; Brooke Paul, English III; Morgan Tradewell, English IV; Mandy Belgard, Environmental Science; Samantha Kendrick, Family and Consumer Science; Evan Dyer, Financial Literacy; Reece Gaspard, French II; Kaden David, Geometry; Christa-Ann Kees, Government; Celise Crenshaw, Health; Madeline Crooks, Intro to Business Computer Applications; Garrett Richey, Nutrition and Food; Dalton Dyer, Physics; Caitlyn Soileau, Principles of Business; Ella Locke, Psychology; Alyssa Clinton, Spanish I; Morgan McMickens, Spanish II; Mitchell LeBlanc, Spanish III; Josh Gonzaga, Spanish IV; Clay Baden, U.S. History; Jessica Paulk, World Geography; Will Pesnell, World History;

Huntington High School – Jaclyn Hust, English IV;

North DeSoto – Riley Hudnall, Advance Math-Precalculus; Brookelynn Austin, Agriscience I; Allen McMullen, Algebra I; Cheyenne Johnson, Chemistry; James Herring, Civics; Logan Enloe, Computer Science; Noah Severin, English II; Sara Lane, Fine Arts Survey; Katie Enloe, Health; Grace Youngblook, Journalism I; Katherine Springer, Principles of Business; Emily Jones, Spanish I; Brianna McDowell, Spanish II; Abigail Chen, Spanish III; Cara McDaniel, Spanish IV; Alyssa Deason, World History;

State qualifiers in Division III are as follows.

Loyola College Prep – Rhys Armagost, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Charlotte Fulco, Algebra I; Fritze Olsan, Algebra II; Charlotte Cole, Calculus; Lacie Johnson, Calculus; Cameron Tucker, Chemistry; Hannah Lafitte, Civics; Mary Walker, English I; Millicent Mascagni, English II; Jackson Green, English III; Frances Kalmbach, English IV; Ainsley Hanes, Geometry; Jacob Garfunkel, Government; Angel Pham, Physical Science; Maeve Chmielewski, Physics; Annabelle Jones, Psychology; Carigan Carr, Spanish I; Reggie Sipes, Spanish II; Maggie Googe, Spanish III; Declan Chmielewski Spanish IV; Cooper Defatta, U.S. History; Adriana Martin, World Geography, Josephine Cannon, World History;

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts – Jolie England, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Nathaniel Vise, Biology I; Griffin McFarland, Biology II; Kate Long, Calculus II; Rosei Schultz, Chemistry; Lara Boudreaux, Civics; Jack Yi, English II; Natalie Conravey, English III; Cami Wainwright, Environmental Science; Corey Keller, French I; Tadgh Bowman, French II; Moira Frankcs, French III; Lilly Blanchard, Health; Adam Deslatte, Physics; Ryan Kappil, Spanish I; Ryan Le, Spanish II; Aroma Chanda, Spanish III; Travis Elmore, Spanish IV; Emma Cecchini, World History;

North Caddo – Madison Willis, Algebra I; Daniel Gallagher, Biology I; Logan Rowell, Business Computer Applications; Kevin Peace, Environmental Science; Ashton Vaughn, Financial Literacy; Jaquarian Bullard, French I; Ballard Mikayla, French II; Chase Kendrick, Geometry; Natalie Ball, Government; Jacob Thomas, Health;

Red River High — Tess Zegel, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Addison Bounds, English I; Michah Davis, Financial Literacy; Erik Hanson, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Korie Williamson, Physical Science;

Winnfield – Joy So, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Noe Vasquez, Agriscience I; Lauren Rouse, Agriscience II; Kaden Victor, Agriscience III; Jeremiah Laughlin, Algebra II; Macy Hemphill, Biology II; Jayden Lawson, Business Computer Applications; Peyton Little, English IV; Mackenzie Green, Fine Arts Survey; Latricia Johnson, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Annie Heard, Psychology; James Simmons, U.S. History; John Sipes, Word Geography;

State Qualifiers in Divison IV are as follows.

Calvary Baptist – Liberty Haase, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Tucker Gamble, Algebra I; Joshua Roper, Chemistry; Bryce Sutton, Civics; Abram Covington, English I; Zachary Robinson, English II; Emily Pierce, Geometry; Avery Fore, Spanish I; Mason Batts, U.S. History;

Converse High School – Heather Kurz, Accounting; Ava Daigrepont, Agriscience I; Caitlyn Fisher, Agriscience III; Gage Reynolds, Algebra I; Madison Hill, Algebra II; Trevor Dobbs, Biology I; Wren Britt, Biology II; Katie Murray, Business Computer Applications; Kayleigh Johnston, Environmental Science; Annabelle Bagley, Financial Literacy; Jasmine Rutherford, Fine Arts Survey; Christian Callendar, Government; Madison Wray, Nutrition and Food; Summer Brumley, Principles of Business; Allie Ryals, Psychology; Hunter Brumley, Sociology; Lucas Remedies, World Geography; Judge Boudreaux, World History;

Evangel Christian Academy – Sydney Harrel, Biology I; Arin Banks, Civics; Olivia Moench, Computer Science; William Harrel, English I; Anna Greek, English II; Jonah Cryer, English III; Matthew Davison, English IV; Aiden Bowman, Financial Literacy; Ethan Paredes, Geometry; Logan Mayo, Physical Science; Rachel Davison, Physics; Kyle Bryant, Psychology; John Javellana, Spanish I; Ethan Campisi, U.S. History; Matthew Jarrett, World Geography;

Glenmora High School – Francisco Rubio, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Haylan Smith, Algebra II; Breanna Baillio, Chemistry; Victor Thenekhamsyharath, Environmental Science; John Marshall, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Priscilla Rubio, Journalism I; Alyssa Waller, Principles of Business; Marshall Dauzat, Spanish I;

Northwood-Lena — Adrienne Boyd, Biology II; Kaden Lee, English I; Emily Waits, English IV; Emily Adams, English IV; George Setliff, Fine Arts Survey; Tyrick Starks, Nutrition and Food;

Rapides High School – Angela Felix, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Zachary Monroe, Agriscience III; Aaron Fletcher, Biology I; Isabelle Dunn, Chemistry; Stephanie Rubio, English II; Ravyn Long, English IV; Ilda Lopez, French I; Triston Blue, Geometry; Macy Robins, Health; Joey Gaubitz, Physical Science; Jordin Ebare, Physics; Malloyr Fletcher, Spanish II; Alicia Martin, U.S. History; Izabella Petersen, World History;

Ringgold High School – Skilar Page, Agriscience II; Heather Parker, Computer Science; Kierstyn Mattison, Family and Consumer Science; Lanyjha Trent, Health; Hilary Bates, Sociology;

Zwolle High School – Karly Martinez, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Lydia Procell, Agriscience I; Mattea Whittington, Agriscience II; Jayden Delatin, Algebra I; Mason Starks, Algebra II; Piper Adair, Business Computer Applications; McKenzie Sepulvado, Civics; Jeffrey Etheredge, English III; Jenna Elkins, Introduction to Business Computer Applications; Nevaeh Cross, Spanish II;

State qualifiers in Division V are as follows.

Atlanta High School — Prentiuna Sapp, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Zaibriana McLaren, English III;

Caddo Virtual Academy – Dacoreyous Freeman, Chemistry; Jamaya Fry, English IV; Nina Wiley, Environmental Science; Sierra Bonds, Physical Science;

Calvin High School – Gunnar Yocum, Agriscience III; Aden Coleman, Algebra I; Remington Lee, Algebra II; Wyatt Bedgood, Civics; Kyleigh Blundell, Environmental Scieince; Aeriana Eusey, Geometry;

Dodson High School – Elizabeth Hastings, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Anna Worthington, Agriscience I; Catherine Martin, Agriscience III; Graciela Cirilo, Business Computer Applications; Breana Wise, Family and Consumer Science; Summer Gorham, Fine Arts Survey; Hunter Vines, Geometry; Renae Adams, Journalism I; Trenten Howard, U.S. History; Caroline Boyett, World History;

Negreet High School – Randi Jo Kelly, Algebra I; Christian Culbertson, Civics; Abby Shanley, English I; Kara Davidson, English II; Hannah Hippler, English III; Caleb Miller, U.S. History; Mason Lowe, World Geography;

Pleasant Hill – Carleseah Douglas, Physical Science; Anna Jordan, Spanish II;

Riverdale Academy – Sidney Free, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics; Reagan Huddleston, Advanced Math-Precalculus; Mason Murray, Algebra II; Hayden Hillman, Biology I; Molly Seales, Biology II; Lilly Guillot, English I; Will Jones, English II; Rylee Hodge, Fine Arts Survey, Sky McMullan, Geometry; Aston Hester, Health; Tyler Jones, Physics; Caleb Dabbs, Spanish II; Ryder Huddleston, World Geography;

St. Mary’s – Emma Blanchard, Algebra I; Andrew Kautz, Algebra II; Abigail Rodriguez, Biology I; Emma Broadway, Biology II; Camille Ball, Calculus; Reeves Hogg, Chemistry; Georgia Philen, English I; Anna Thibodaux, English II; Mason Melder, English III; Anna Jackson, English IV; Luke Johnson, Government; Peter Kautz, Health; Colton Cross, Spanish I; Trent Middendorf, U.S History; Ella Guillet, World History

Sweepstakes winners in Division I were Alexandria Senior High, first place; C.E. Byrd High School, second place, and Pineville High, third place. In Division II, sweepstakes winners were Bolton High School, first place; Buckeye High School, second place, and North DeSoto, third place. Division III sweepstakes winners were LSMSA, first place, Loyola Prep, second place, and Winnfield High School, third place. Division IV sweepstakes winners were Evangel Christian Academy, first place; Zwolle High School, second place, and Rapides third place. Sweepstakes winners in Division V were Dodson High School, first place; St. Mary’s, second place, and Riverdale, third place.

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Fairview Alpha Elementary announces students who made honor roll for the 3rd nine weeks.

Principal’s List (4.00 GPA)

6th grade
Logan Rachal

A Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA)

3rd Grade
Daylon Peace
Abron Ryder

4th grade
Eli Alford
Sophia Blake
Dan Davenport
Aiden Donaway
Gabrielle Leeper

5th grade

Connor Franks

6th grade
Sean Broadway
Kameron Carter
Lauryn Lindsey
London Lonadier
Jacob Montgomery
Brianna Morgan

B Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA)

3rd Grade
Noah Alford
Jeremiah Allen
Sasha Bush
Reagan Koffskey
Jessilynn Moran
Jason Moss
Sam Telsee
A’Miya Thomas
Gabrielle Turner

4th grade
Presley Alexander
Kayden Bynog
Kyler Evans
Brandon Harnage
Easton Montgomery
Jartravez Reliford
Samuel Thomas

5th grade
Jazmyne Clark

6th grade
Wyatt Cook
Sophia Dowden
Piper Downs
Kalleigh Vaughn

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NSU Middle Lab students finished the 3rd nine-weeks grading period with academic achievements:

Students on the Principal’s List are 4.0 GPA students, the A Honor Roll students have a GPA of 3.5-3.99 and the B Honor Roll students have a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49.

Principal’s List (4.0 GPA)

6th Grade
Kimoni Ajise
Jake Cain
Valentina Forkner
Pierce Hyams
Amsden Pasch
Aleda Shirley
James Wilkerson

7th Grade
Peyton Faucheaux
Alison Key
Maggie Massia
Anthony Miller
Camille Procell
Ana Reynolds-Perez
Abram Romero
Zavion Sowell
Nathaniel Young

8th Grade
Cameron Brunson
Christian Frazier
Sienna Henderson
Lila Robertson
Annaliece Romero
Jacob Roquemore
Hayden Sellers
Anna Weaver

A Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA)

6th Grade
Emma Bush
Keely Cade
Grant Cedars
Nevayah Christophe
Morgan Garcia
Lane Gray
Karyssa Griffith
Eli Hypes
Melanie Johnson
Jayce Matt
Meena Matta
Evie Nicholson
Kylon Payton
Kate Shivers
Mikayla Slaughter
Bryce Smith
Riya Weber

7th Grade
Ronald Bolton
Alexis Broadway
Mary Hannah Churchman
Kamryn Dawson
Noah Dillard
Jace Hale
Braxton Lambert
Nevaeh Mahfouz
Mackenzie Morgan
Brian Morris
Kendall Rhodes
Lindsey Stewart
Sadie Summerlin
Caden White
Lincoln Wilkerson
Adelle Williams

8th Grade
Ariana Adams
Olivia Ahbol
Jade Barfield
Ava Broadway
John Brown
Grant Dark
Kale Doffitt
Nialah Edwards
Braylee Fredieu
Jaykob Harrison
Max Hines
Juliet Hyams
Ciara Johnson
Belladonna Jones
Audrey Lafosse
Emorie Mathews
Audrey Matt
Emily Metoyer
Faith Phanor
Sean Remo
Darrell Roque
Vincent Sayles
Alexis Shaw
James Shaw
Nevaeh Silk
Brooklyn Smith

B Honor Roll (3.0-3.49)

6th Grade
Brinlee Berry
London Braxton
Cruz Christophe
Caroline Church
Kenzie Drury
Ava Ducote
Carsyn Goings
Jace Henson
Chazlyn Kennedy
Westin Key
Mathew Lonadier
Addison Mitcham
Khloe Monceaux
Emmy O’Con
Sahil Patel
Bentley Posey
Jacob Proctor
Madelyn Roquemore
Cole Spillman
Scott Stetson
Griffin Vansickle
Hunter Walker

7th Grade
Patrick Arredondo
Arwen Brown
Skylar Campa
Tripp Carr
Layla Conway
Michael French
Caylee Henry
Lakyn Holden
Reece Jackson
Walker Kiracofe
Jayden Lodrigue
Dylan Lott
Dennis Morgan
Ripplie Perkins
Kaylie Rhodes
Joshua Scribner
Jackson Smith
Joseph Stephens
Jayla Wilson

8th Grade
Sam Cade
Jefferson Dunahoe
Bryan Galyean
Ehren Guidroz
Sydnie Hatten
Hailey Jarnagin
Macey Jarnagin
Zachary Jordan
Caitlyn Martin
Keaton Mooney
Vivienne Parr
Miracle Phanor
Tristan Smith
Max Wardell
Marien White

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St. Mary’s Catholic School
2021-2022 Term 3 Honor Roll

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BOM is continuing our sponsorship of the Natchitoches Junior High – Frankie Ray Jackson School’s J.A.G. Program. J.A.G. (Jobs for America’s Graduates) assists 7th & 8th graders as they transition to high school. Pictured left to right: BOM’s Emily Breedlove and Sylvia Davenport, Rayonna Raphiel, Treasurer, Barbara Clark, JAG President, Allison Holmes, Vice President, Maria Cano Campos, Representative, Mariah Golston, Historian, BOM’s Katrice Below and Jacquelyn Rainwater, JAG Specialist.

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NATCHITOCHES:
Pamela Dawne Gourdon
January 23, 1951 – March 20, 2022
Visitation: Thursday, March 24 from 5-8 pm at the Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Thursday, March 24 6:30 pm in theBlanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home chapel

Stephen Andrew Champagne
January 12, 1950 – March 15, 2022
Service: Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm at Beulah Methodist Church

Arthur Welch
Viewing: at 10a, March 26, 2022;  First Baptist Church, 508 Second Street, Natchitoches
Service: at 11am, March 26, 2022; First Baptist Church, 508 Second Street, Natchitoches
Mask will be required

SABINE:
Pamela D. Salter
June 20, 1959 – March 20, 2022
Service: Wednesday, March 23 at 2 pm at Little Flock Baptist Church

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