The new Louisiana High School Athletic Association rule that issues teams losses for games cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols led to cancellation of Friday night’s high school football jamboree at Turpin Stadium involving all three parish teams – Natchitoches Central, St. Mary’s and Lakeview.

NCHS and Lakeview are taking the weekend off as a precaution since contact tracing from positive tests are sidelining numerous players. St. Mary’s, which has also lost many of its youngest players, has enough competitors clear and plans to travel to the Minden area to compete against first-year LHSAA member Glenbrook Friday night at 7.

Officials at NCHS and Lakeview cited the new LHSAA rule as motivation to stay away from competition Friday, in hopes that quarantines and other protocols will be effective so that they can begin the regular season as slated on Friday, Sept. 3.

“Due to COVID protocols, the health and safety of our players, parents, coaches and staff of Natchitoches Central High School, this week’s football jamboree game vs. Evangel Christian Academy has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing all our Chief fans next Friday night, September 3 at Independence Stadium as the Chiefs will take on the Woodlawn Knights at 7 o’clock,” said a statement issued Tuesday afternoon by NCHS digital media coordinator Matt Danna.

St. Mary’s and Lakeview were slated to meet Friday in the matchup prior to NCHS’s contest with Evangel. The opening jamboree action was a battle between the NCHS junior varsity and Glenbrook, coached by former Chiefs offensive coordinator David Feaster.

After taking stock of virus trends involving their campuses, SMHS and Lakeview chose not to play each other. Lakeview coach Brandon Helms opted to take a break.

“We’re short on numbers anyway, so we’re going to slow down and get ready for week one, hoping everything gets cleaned up by then. I would rather cancel a jamboree than have to forfeit a week one game because of the quarantine situation.

“We want to take a break. It’s not that we need to. We were still planning on playing, but outside situations made this our best choice. We’re following all protocols and doing what we can to keep these young people and everyone else healthy.”

NCHS principal Micah Coleman said reaching the decision to cancel the jamboree was painful, but prudent.

“We were sure looking forward to competing on Friday, and on top of that making a little bit of money for our football program. We knew this weekend would be a pivot point for us as a school. Our numbers have been really, really good up until this week. I was hoping we weren’t lagging behind everybody else, but that seems to be the deal. We’ve not had a good couple of days as far as COVID numbers go.

“We went back and forth. Most of our football guys are not positive tests, but they’ve had close contact with those who did, so therefore they were quarantined.

“Talking with Coach (second-year head coach James) Wilkerson and his staff, we would rather give up the jamboree and give us the best chance to compete week one, with a full squad. We are taking precautions hoping to be good to go next weekend,” said Coleman.

St. Mary’s football coach Aaron York was pleased to set up the 7 p.m. jamboree at Glenbrook.

“We had kids who had to go home today due to contact tracing, so we’re only taking about 18 up to Glenbrook, but they’re mostly my mainstays, my starters,” he said. “We need to see live reps, against another team, and going on the road after being home last week will be good for us. We’ll see good competition.”

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Interim President of Northwestern State University, Marcus Jones, published the following letter to students regarding the recent approval of the Covid 19 vaccination.

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It’s almost showtime for the Class of 2021 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration kicking off Thursday in Natchitoches, including three free events, and running through Saturday night’s induction ceremony.

There’s another star-studded group of inductees, traveling to Natchitoches from six different states, including California, Florida and New Jersey. The hospitality they will experience while in town will create an extraordinary experience like the recently-inducted Class of 2020 (shown above) experienced.

Due to last summer’s pandemic limitations, the Class of 2020 enshrinement was delayed for a year until this June, thus the induction of the Class of 2021 shifted to the end of August.

All state protocols, notably masking and social distancing, will be observed during the upcoming indoor events.

There’s a free event each day, starting with Thursday’s La Capitol Federal Credit Union Welcome Reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Hall of Fame museum, located at the traffic circle on Front Street.

Friday’s freebie is a big one – the Rockin’ River Fest concert on the downtown Natchitoches riverbank, with no admission charge. Music starts at 6 p.m. Friday from iconic local rockers Billy O’Con and BaDD Apple, with the red-hot Baton Rouge-based country band Parish County Line taking the stage from 8:30-10:30. After the 2021 inductees are introduced a little after 9 o’clock, a 10-minute sports-themed fireworks show will explode over Cane River, followed by more PCL tunes.

Saturday morning brings the free Junior Training Camp presented by Natchitoches Regional Medical Center for kids 7-17, hosted by Northwestern State at the WRAC. Football and basketball instruction along with basic sports skills will be taught. Parents need to take a couple minutes before Saturday to register their kids and execute a waiver form on the LaSportsHall.com website. Kids should check in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

For information on all events and to purchase admission to the four ticketed events, visit the LaSportsHall.com website or call 318-238-4255.

The 2021 LSHOF inductees are headlined by New Orleans Saints star receiver Marques Colston, Major League Baseball All-Star Rickie Weeks from Southern University, and three of LSU’s greatest competitors – basketball’s Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, football stalwart Glenn Dorsey and 27-time national champion track and field coach Pat Henry.

The LSHOF Class of 2021 also spotlights Natchitoches native and 1980 Bassmaster Classic champion Villis “Bo” Dowden, chosen as one of the 35 greatest pro anglers of all-time in a joint ESPN Outdoors/BASS package in 2004. Former Northwestern State sports information director (1989-2019) and longtime Hall of Fame chairman Doug Ireland is going into the Hall as a recipient of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism.

Baton Rouge ties connect six members of the LSHOF Class of 2021.

Baton Rouge native Courtney Blades Rogers, considered one of college softball’s best pitchers of all time at Nicholls and Southern Mississippi, joins the trio of LSU competitors, along with LSU alumnus Terry McAulay, a Hammond native who in a 20-year NFL officiating career refereed three Super Bowls. Now the NBC Sports officiating analyst for Sunday Night Football and Notre Dame football, McAuley is the 2021 winner of the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award.

Other recipients of the journalism award are trailblazing New Orleans television sports anchor Ro Brown, and Baton Rouge Advocate sportswriter Sheldon Mickles.

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Leslie Gruesbeck has been named head of the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts at Northwestern State University. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Gruesbeck has been coordinator of gallery activities at Northwestern State since 2006 and a faculty member at NSU since 2009. She teaches courses in design fundamentals, fiber arts and senior exhibit.

As coordinator of galleries, she recruited, scheduled, marketed and installed professional and student exhibitions in two galleries and public spaces throughout campus; curated and registered exhibitions; assisted with grant writing for arts related projects; acted as liaison to other campus organizations and departments as well as the larger community to further promote visual art activities and exhibitions.

“The School of Creative and Performing Arts is looking forward to having Professor Gruesbeck serve as chair of Fine and Graphic Arts,” said Scott Burrell, director of School of Creative and Performing Arts. “She has already begun to implement initiatives that promise to take the arts program’s excellence to the next level. She is a well-known and respected advocate for the arts in both the NSU and Natchitoches communities.”

Gruesbeck has been awarded the Donald F. Derby Endowed Professorship three times. With the support of the professorship, she explored Sturt School of Craft in Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia, attended Penland School of Crafts in Penland, North Carolina, and pursued coursework at the Royal School of Needlework in Surrey, England.

“I believe that the faculty of the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts, and our colleagues across the School of Creative and Performing Arts provide a rich, collaborative experience for our students that truly encourages growth and professional development,” said Gruesbeck. “I look forward to assisting in the growth of our department and the preparation of our students for life as professionals beyond college. “

As a faculty member, Gruesbeck developed the crafts concentration in the Department of Fine and Graphic Arts. She has been responsible for obtaining several grants to enhance the university and the community. Gruesbeck is an active presenter on the state, national and international level of her own work and of art-related research. Many of her presentations have allowed her to collaborate with other Northwestern faculty on interdisciplinary work.

Gruesbeck was registrar of the Alexandria Museum of Art in 2004-05. From 1997 to 2001, she was an administrative and design assistant at Albert & Associates Architects, PA, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Gallery Manager of A Gallery in Hattiesburg. From 1991 until 1997, she worked with the ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars at NSU as publications assistant to the director, interim director and assistant director.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Art at Northwestern State. She is working towards a Doctor of Education in Adult Education and Development at NSU.

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The Natchitoches Central Lady Chiefs Volleyball team had a huge night as they traveled to West Monroe to take on the Lady Rebels in a season opening scrimmage.

The long drive did not stifle the energy of the Freshman team as they opened up the night with a double set win. 25-6 in the first set and 25-9 respectively.

Up next, the Junior Varsity team kept the momentum going with their double set win. The first set was 25-13 and 25-4 in the second set.

The Varsity team played hard and consistent and came out on top.

“I couldn’t be more proud of all the girls and how well they worked together tonight. Winning the first set was a tough battle. It took a great team effort to fight back and dig deep to win the next two sets, and the match after losing set two,” shared head coach, Kerri Kiracofe.

Natchitoches Central Lady Chiefs will scrimmage Byrd High School this Thursday at home. Games begin at 4:00.

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There will be a one-time only addition to Northwestern State’s ticket offerings in the 2021 football season.

The NSU ticket office will offer a one-time only “Fork ’Em 4 Pack” for the Demons’ Sept. 18 home opener against UT Martin.

Included in the $99 bundle are four chairback tickets, four unique NSU football hats and one parking pass for the 6 p.m. kickoff against the Skyhawks.

“We’re pulling out all the stops for season tickets — a Corporate Flex pack (10 vouchers to be used across our games for $100), a deeper faculty/staff discount, the Family Four Pack—but we wanted to do something special for our opening game, hence the Fork ’Em 4 Pack,” Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing and Special Events Mike Jacklich said. “For less than a ‘C-note,’ as my old-school Chicago Godfather used to call a $100 bill, you get four chairback tickets, four exclusive NSU Football hats, and a parking pass. We want to fill Turpin Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, and feel this is a great step towards that goal!”

While the “Fork ’Em 4 Pack” will happen for the season opener only, the NSU ticket office offers several plans for groups throughout the season. For more information on all ticket options for Demon football and other NSU sports, contact the athletic ticket office at 318-357-4268.

Photo/Graphic:   Candler Harris/NSU Athletics

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NATCHITOCHES:
Paul O’Con
April 01, 1933 – August 24, 2021
Service: Saturday, August 28 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Porcia Hooper
August 24, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Pastor Carl Means
August 23, 2021
Service: Saturday, August 28 at 10 am at the Christian Outreach Center, 106 Brickyard Road, Natchitoches

Sylvia Morrow
August 20, 2021
The final care arrangements for this former City Councilwoman and Natchitoches Parish educator are pending at this writing. Keep this family lifted in prayer.

SABINE:
James Leonard LaRue
July 8, 1946 – August 23, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Stevie Carroll
October 6, 1941 – August 22, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Bro. Howard Pennington
October 8, 1946 – August 22, 2021
Service: Wednesday, August 25 at 1 pm at Emmanuel Gospel Pentecostal Church

WINN:
James E. Sandifer, Sr.
October 22, 1938 – August 23, 2021
Service: Thursday, August 26 at 11 am at Southern Funeral Home

Annette Brigance Skains
May 10, 1964 – August 19, 2021
Service: Saturday, August 28 at 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Winnfield

RED RIVER:
Shari Ann Balzrette
July 15, 1941 – August 22, 2021
Service: Wednesday, August 25 at 11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel

Stephen Ray Elias
December 30, 1968 – August 20, 2021
Service: Saturday, August 28 at 11 am at Grand Bayou Event Center

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The Natchitoches City Council approved the appointment of Captain Nikeo Collins as Chief of Police for the Natchitoches Police Department at its Aug. 23 meeting.

Collins has dedicated 27 years to the police department, starting as a reserve where he volunteered his time while also enrolled as a student at Northwestern State University. He started full time in 1996 as a patrolman, working his way through the department as he progressed. In 1998 he started in Investigations and was introduced to the Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force.

“Captain Collins is a very impressive individual,” said Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr., who mentioned that Collins has gotten $1,040,497.80 in cumulative money from over 49 grants to fund law enforcement efforts to continue serving the community.

ORDINANCES – FINAL:
Execute A Lease In Favor Of The Louisiana Agricultural Finance Agency, Of That Property Located In The Natchitoches Regional Airport, Described As Lot 10, And Further Providing For Advertising Of The Lease And An Effective Date.

RESOLUTIONS:
Approve The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) For Financial Assistance From The State Of Louisiana DOTD, Division of Aviation For The Natchitoches Regional Airport.

Advertise For Bids For Liquid Chlorine For The Water Treatment Plant (Bid No. 0643)

Advertise For Bids For Caustic Soda For The Water Treatment Plant (Bid No. 0642)

Approve A Temporary Site License With New Cingular Wireless PCS And Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Ronnie Williams, Jr., To Execute Same On Behalf Of The City Of Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Hire Carollo Engineers, MAVA Engineering, LLC, EJES Inc., And Shuler Consulting Company For Grant Application Submitted To The Louisiana Division Of Administration For Funding Under Water Sector Program (SEE DOCUMENT BELOW). The City Water Plant needs more capacity along with rehabbing part of the existing plant to get more, better quality water out of it to allow for future growth. The firm will provide the preliminary data the City needs to include in its grant applications. The cost is estimated to be up to $200,000 for this phase. Four years ago just under 90 acres was purchased south of Fairgrounds Road that was believed to be an area where a new plant could be located. It’s been sitting since then, but the City thinks the opportunity is now to look at building a new plant on this site.

Create Of A Master Plan For The Economic Development Of The City Of Natchitoches In Cooperation With The Parish Of Natchitoches, To The Extent The Parties Are Able To Agree Upon A Cost-Sharing Structure For The Implementation Thereof, And Providing For Other Matters In Connection Therewith.

UPDATE – Merchant McIntyre & Associates, LLC
FINANCIAL REPORT – Debbie Miley

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next scheduled City Council meeting will be Monday, September 13, 2021.

The City of Natchitoches offices will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2021 for Employee Appreciation Day and Monday, September 6, 2021 in honor of Labor Day.

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The Natchitoches City Council recognized Natchitoches youth at its Monday night meeting, Aug. 23, who were track and field participants at the 2021 AAU National Meet. There were around 15,000 people in attendance. Coach Davin White with the City’s Recreation Department gave COuncil members information about each athlete and how the City’s programming benefits them.

“We get to send kids to college through this program,” he explained.

Thirteen Natchitoches youth athletes went to the meet:
Ava Moses (Medaled) – long jump
Isabella Clark – shot put
Jada Johnson – 200, 400 and long jump

Kimberly Cain from Natchitoches Central went in the long jump event and the 400 at the regional meet where she qualified to go to the Junior Olympics.

Antonio Brown – discus and shot put
Braylin Demars – 200 and 400 meter dash
Demarion Sowell – long jump and triple jump
Derrick Sowell Jr. – shot put
Jayden Johnson – javelin
Joe Duirden – 1500 meter
Joey Carpenter Jr. – 100, 200 and long jump
Latrell Frederick Jr. – discus and shot put
Marquez Stevenson (medaled) – 100, 200, 400

As the athletes came to the podium to introduce themselves to the Council, the clinking of their medals drew attention.

White mentioned he hopes to bring track meets to Natchitoches as it provides a central location for athletes to travel to, not to mention the economic impact from $4-10 million depending on the size of the event.

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Gwendolyn Ante Hardison Davis and Precious Barber spoke at the City Council meeting on Aug. 23 in remembrance of former Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow, who passed away recently. Morrow served City Council District 3 from June 2000 to May 2020. Council members Dale Nielsen and Eddie Harrington also spoke to their time serving on the City Council with Morrow.

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The Natchitoches City Council recognized Daryl “Sweetie” Walker at its Monday night meeting, Aug. 23, for his accomplishments and achievements and his representation of the City of Natchitoches through his cooking and delicious food. He recently placed 1st as part of the Central City BBQ Team. Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. and Council member at large Betty Sawyer Smith each presented him with a plaque.

“I want to thank the citizens of Natchitoches for supporting and sponsoring me and tasting my food,” said Walker.

Teams traveled from all over the United States and several different countries entered just to be a contender in the world renowned, “Memphis in May” Barbecue Cooking Contest. If you win at this level, you have lifelong bragging rights as a World Champion and confirmation from a panel of experts that your BBQ is indeed legit.

The intimidatingly large-scale event did not deter Sweetie’s Barbecue from joining a team that consisted of James Cruse from Central City BBQ out of New Orleans and Bluff City Smokers.

Walker’s team was named as first place in the Rib Division, World Champions.

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Metairie- Ellevate Louisiana, a 501c4 non-profit organization that empowers women leaders throughout Louisiana, recently announced the newly elected slate of Ellevate Louisiana Officers and Board members. The new officers include:

Chair: Willie Mount – former Mayor of Lake Charles and former Louisiana State Senator

Vice Chair: Pilar Blanco Eble – Director of Principal Gifts and External Relations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Treasurer: Kathy Kliebert – former Secretary of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

Secretary: Janice Bolton – owner of Bolton Realty

At-Large Directors include Cassie Alsfeld, Valerie Aymond, Diane Baum, Melanie Bronfin, Charmaine Caccioppi, Monique Clark, Donna Fraiche, Valerie Grubb, Julie Schwam Harris, Ann Knapp, Sandra Lindquist, Markey Pierre, Susannah Poljak, Deborah Randolph, Libbie Sonnier, Jessica Starns-Debetaz, Monique Thierry, Traci Thompson, and Mary Patricia Wray. 

Ellevate Louisiana has two categories of membership including Sustaining Members and Executive Members, as well as a non-member Supporter level. All are designed for various interest levels. There are also corporate partnerships which come with opportunities to extend membership to corporate employees.

Ellevate LA will also hold its second annual summit on December 13-14 in Lake Charles. Participants will tour Lake Charles, home to major industrial expansions still recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Delta and this year’s freeze and flooding challenges. The summit will also feature informative panel discussions on redistricting and early education funding.

About Ellevate Louisiana 
Educating to Empower & Ellevate Louisiana. Founded in 2020, Ellevate was created as an outlet for women leaders in Louisiana to connect and be educated on the challenges impacting our State. The organization advocates for data-driven, non-partisan solutions to make a better future for Louisiana. 

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Katie Raggio was selected as the July Kiwanian of the Month! Katie is the mother of two daughters, Everleigh and Ellie, and a new member of Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches.

This prestigious award is given to outstanding members who go above and beyond for their club and community.

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Natchitoches Central High School is preparing to host Friday night’s football jamboree involving all three parish prep teams at Turpin Stadium.

NCHS officials have set policies and procedures for fans to note regarding attendance at the jamboree and all home games this fall.

Fans are asked to be aware of these policies and contact NCHS if there are questions:

·All tickets will be sold at the main gate. The only presale tickets this year will be season passes.

·High school students will be admitted to the games for $5 with a current high school ID.

· ALL junior high and elementary students MUST be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.

· No more than fivc children (14 years or less) per adult.

· Junior high and elementary students not accompanied by an adult will not be admitted.

· All students are to be seated in the stands. No loitering is allowed in the concession stand areas.

·We look forward to seeing you in Turpin Stadium and cheering on the Chiefs!!

 

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Former Northwestern State offensive tackle Jonathan Hubbard will have a chance to continue his football career in the only state he has called home as a pro.

After being released by the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 17, Hubbard signed Monday with the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hubbard played in Miami’s preseason opener at Chicago, seeing one snap on special teams.

Hubbard spent the 2020 season on the Dolphins’ practice squad after signing as an undrafted free agent with Miami.

A 6-foot-4, 313-pounder from Kilgore, Texas, Hubbard lettered four years with the Demons from 2016-19, starting 11 games. During his career, Hubbard started 27 games, including 21 in his final two seasons.

Hubbard was part of a Demon offensive line that allowed NSU to establish a litany of school records, including consecutive seasons (2018-19) in which the Demons rewrote the school single-season passing yardage mark.

In his 11 games as a senior, Hubbard helped anchor an offensive line that allowed a sack on just 3.9 percent of its 517 pass attempts.

Tampa Bay has one preseason game remaining, a 7 p.m. matchup at Houston on Saturday.

Photo:  Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

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Gov. John Bel Edwards and State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter applauded the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the first such full approval of its kind. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and easily available all across Louisiana for people ages 12 and older. More than 2.2 million Louisianans have taken at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with nearly 40 percent of Louisiana’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CDC data.

“Today’s FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, now marketed as Comirnaty, is yet another historic moment in our journey out of this COVID-19 pandemic. This full FDA approval of the first COVID vaccine follows months of clinical trials and millions upon millions of real-world doses safely administered across the globe. This vaccine is well researched, very safe and highly effective at preventing serious COVID illness, hospitalization and death,” Gov. Edwards said. “It is my fervent hope that any Louisianan who was waiting for the FDA approval of the vaccine will take action to immediately receive their shot. Already, more than 2.2 million Louisianans have taken at least one dose of the vaccines that are available statewide. We are optimistic that our numbers will grow as we fight together to end this COVID pandemic once and for all. Today would be a great day to get your COVID vaccine.”

“After an exhaustive review process we are very happy to see the Pfizer vaccine receive full licensure from the FDA. More than 200 million Americans, including 2.2 million people in Louisiana, already have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer. “The COVID-19 pandemic and our most recent surge have been devastating. To date, we have lost more than 11,900 Louisianans to this virus. Many more people going sleeves up for this life-saving vaccine will protect us against future COVID-19 surges and help us put an end to this pandemic.”

HOW TO GET A COVID VACCINE IN LOUISIANA

Everyone age 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana. The FDA has only authorized one of the three COVID-19 vaccines – from Pfizer – for children ages 12 to 17. With today’s announcement, the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine has full FDA approval for those ages 16 and up. The Pfizer vaccine for those between the ages of 12 and 15 remains under emergency use authorization. Parents should confirm with the vaccine provider that their child is under 18 to ensure Pfizer vaccine is available before making an appointment.

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at 1,437 locations in all of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, including at pharmacies, hospitals, health care clinics, and doctor’s offices.

To get a list of vaccine locations near you, text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829).

If you have questions, would like to speak with a medical professional, or need help scheduling an appointment, call 211 or Louisiana’s vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774.

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POSITION AVAILABLE #1

JOB VACANCY: Pre-K Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Certification according to State Department of Education as a Pre-K Teacher.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months

DEADLINE: Friday, August 27, 2021

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Director of Personnel
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

APPLICATIONS: Application packet should consist of a letter of application, resume’, official transcript, and one letter of reference.

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POSITION AVAILABLE #2

POSITION: Early Childhood Community Outreach Liaison

SALARY: According to Natchitoches Parish Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, education, counseling, social work, education, education policy, or related area preferred
• Knowledgeable of the Natchitoches Parish Community
• Leadership qualities and ability to work effectively with Early Childhood Education Community Engagement Coordinator, Early Childhood program partners, program partners, businesses, and community leaders.
• Authentic, effective, and professional communication, both verbally and written
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to make presentations to large groups of people
• Strong project management and organization skills, with the ability to track intricate details and prioritize multiple initiatives and timelines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months, Part time position (Contracted)

DEADLINE: Friday, August 25, 2021

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Director of Personnel
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

APPLICATIONS: Application packet should consist of a letter of application, resume’, official transcript, and one letter of reference.

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POSITION AVAILABLE #3

JOB VACANCY: Early Childhood Office Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of Early Childhood, Time and attendance (TOTS) system, Child Care Assistance Application (CCAP), Child Care Civil Background Check (CCBC), and LA B to 3 scholarship a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a secretary or equivalent work: demonstrate knowledge of basic office procedures and current technology; typing/keyboarding/proficient in Microsoft Office; and other secretarial skills.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

DEADLINE: Friday, August 27, 2021

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Director of Personnel
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358

APPLICATION WEBSITE:  npsb.la

APPLICATIONS: Application packet should consist of a letter of application, resume’, official transcript, and one letter of reference

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POSITION AVAILABLE #4

POSITION: Early Childhood Education Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

SALARY: According to Natchitoches Parish Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, Degree in early childhood education, counseling, social work, education, education policy, or related area preferred
• Leadership qualities and ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, businesses, and community leaders.
• Authentic, effective, and professional communication, both verbally and written
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to make presentations to large groups of people
• Strong project management and organization skills, with the ability to track intricate details and prioritize multiple initiatives and timelines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

DEADLINE: Friday, August 27, 2021

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Director of Personnel
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

APPLICATIONS: Application packet should consist of a letter of application, resume’, official transcript, and one letter of reference

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POSITION AVAILABLE #5

JOB VACANCIES: LIBRARIAN

SITE LOCATION(S): East Natchitoches Elem./Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification according to State Department of Education as a Librarian.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule.

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Personnel Director
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358
Fax: (318) 352-8138

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

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POSITION AVAILABLE #6

JOB VACANCIES: Physical Education Teacher

SITE LOCATION(S): East Natchitoches Elem./Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification according to State Department of Education as a P.E. Teacher.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Linda G. Page, Personnel Director
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358
Fax: (318) 352-8138

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

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POSITION AVAILABLE #7

JOB VACANCIES: Middle School Math Teacher

SITE LOCATION(S): Natchitoches Jr. High School

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification according to State Department of Education as a Middle School Math Teacher.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule.

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Personnel Director
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358
Fax: (318) 352-8138

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

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POSITION AVAILABLE #8

JOB VACANCIES: Middle School English Teacher

SITE LOCATION(S): Natchitoches Jr. High School

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification according to State Department of Education as an English Teacher.

SALARY: According to parish school salary schedule.

WHERE TO APPLY:
Linda G. Page, Personnel Director
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P. O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0016
(318) 352-2358
Fax: (318) 352-8138

APPLICATION WEBSITE: npsb.la

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NATCHITOCHES:
Pastor Carl Means
August 23, 2021
Final care arrangements are incomplete at this time. Keep his family and the church in prayer.

Sylvia Morrow
August 20, 2021
The final care arrangements for this former City Councilwoman and Natchitoches Parish educator are pending at this writing. Keep this family lifted in prayer.

SABINE:
Bro. Howard Pennington
October 8, 1946 – August 22, 2021
Service: Wednesday, August 25 at 1 pm at Emmanuel Gospel Pentecostal Church

Virginia Ann Fremaux
August 31, 1942 – August 20, 2021
Service: Tuesday, August 24 at 10 am at First United Methodist Church in Many

WINN:
Charles William Hudnall
April 27, 1937 – August 20, 2021
Service: Tuesday, August 24 at 10 am at the Miller family cemetery, Highway 460 near Sharptown

RED RIVER:
Shari Ann Balzrette
July 15, 1941 – August 22, 2021
Service: Wednesday, August 25 at 11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel

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