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Cindy Hogan-Edgar of Hemphill, Texas, turned herself in to Sabine County authorities on Monday, November 6 after warrants were issued for hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon.

She is the mother of Matthew Edgar, who went on the run from justice during his trial for the murder of Livye Lewis in 2022. He was captured in December 2022 after months of avoiding the law. Cindy Hogan-Edgar is alleged to have helped him during his time as a fugitive after being indicted by a grand jury on October 25. The crime is alleged to have occurred on December 28, 2022.

She has since been released on a $20,000 bond.

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2023 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented after the volleyball match between Northwestern State and McNeese State which begins Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in Prather Coliseum.

Zoe Johnson of Morgan City will be queen of the court and Zac Cooper of Winnsboro will be king.

Other members of the court are Lizzie Blanchard of St. Martinville, Kameron Burns and Nicholas Knotts of Haughton, Jacob Boyter and Nicholas Cooksey of Bossier City, Madison Cook of Vivian, Johnny Cox Jr. of Coushatta, Hannah Davis of Hammond and Scott Fowler and Mary Anna Scruggs of Natchitoches.

Early voting will be held in the Registrar of Voters Office from November 3-11, excluding Sunday November 5 and Friday, November 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Registrar of Voters office at 318-256-3697.

Bobby Williams of Florien, a World War II and Korean War Veteran, along with Guardian daughter-in-law Becky Williams, on October 7, 2023 participated in a Louisiana Veterans Honor flight of World War II, Korean and Vietnam Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the national memorials.

The long day began by arriving at the Baton Rouge airport at 4 AM where breakfast meal was served. At 5:45 AM, the flight on a donated American Airline airplane, departed and arrived in D.C. about 8:30 AM.

On this Honor Flight, there was only three (3) World War II and Korea War Veterans (Williams was one of the 3), two WWII veterans, two Korea Veterans with balance being Vietnam War Veterans. It is reported that in seven (7) years there will be no living WWII veterans.

Bossier Parish Community College will host virtual and on-campus registration events November 13-14 to assist students with registering for the winter and spring semesters.

Virtual Registration will be held on Monday, November 13, from 9am until 5:30pm on Microsoft Teams. This event is open to continuing and prospective students attending classes in Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many who might not be able to register on-campus. Those wishing to attend can find event information and the virtual meeting link at www. bpcc.edu/admissions. Online registration remains available anytime at www.bpcc.edu.

Nancy Jones, widow of the late legendary Country music icon George Jones will be in Many on Saturday, Nov. 11, for an autograph party in celebration of her new book, “Playin’ Possum, My Memories of George Jones.” The event will be held at Many City Hall at 965 San Antonio Ave. from 10 a.m. until noon. There is no admission charge, and everyone is invited to attend.

The book will be on sale at the event, and Ms. Jones will autograph, pose for pictures and visit with attendees.

With deep roots in northwest central Louisiana, Jones looks forward to returning to the area to reconnect and make new memories with old friends, family and former co-workers.

She is the daughter of Clyde and Evie Ford and was the last of seven children. On March 3, 1966, at the age of 16, she married Manuel Sepulvado. They had two daughters, Adine and Sherry. She later moved to Shreveport and worked on the assembly line of Western Electric, which employed 7,000 at one time.

The elevation of Toledo Bend Reservoir on Monday morning, October 30 was 167.88 mean sea level.

Top of the power pool is 172 ft. msl and bottom of the power pool is 168 ft. msl.

The 2023 Annual Powwow Native American Mass will be held on November 2 at 6 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Ebarb. Father Keith Garvin will preside.

Everyone is welcome to attend in Native American regalia but it is not required. A covered dish meal will be held in the church hall immediately following Mass.

A Youth Wellness Fair will be held on November 21 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Sabine Parish Health Unit.

This wellness fair is quite different, as it is geared toward local youth instead of adults.

Attendees will be able to get their weight, height, BMI, growth percentiles, vital signs, vision and hearing checks, dental information, safety, information on healthy food choices, mini movement classes, information resource tables, fruit walk, snacks, games, door prizes, and pediatric-friendly vendors.

For more information contact Tenille at 381-256-4105.

Early voting will be held in the Registrar of Voters Office from November 3-11, excluding Sunday November 5 and Friday, November 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

For more information please contact the Registrar of Voters office at 318-256-3697.