Five students completed the GeauxFAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Northwestern State University and regional industries. Through the program, graduates earned a certificate from CLTCC and an... + continue reading
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Two traditional crafts persons, a musician, and a folk dance group were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University on Saturday, July 23 as part of the 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.... + continue reading
What did folks do fifty plus years ago before internet, Hulu, Twitter and all the social media sites of today? Now people are “friends” with strangers all across the globe, but rarely have the opportunity or desire to reach out and touch those same “friends”. There was a... + continue reading
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School Board candidate John Stewart, at center, and family.
My name is John Stewart and I have qualified to run for Sabine Parish School Board member for District 6. I am married to Candice Etheridge Stewart and together we have four children: Makayla, 20; MaKinah, 13; Mack, 9; and MaKynzlee, 5. After working in the oil field for 11 years, I now own and... + continue reading
(Editor’s Note: As of press time Mr. Ledoux is still missing. This could change between now and publication.)The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office for 61-year-old David Ledoux. He was last seen at his residence on... + continue reading
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Lee Ballard came in first place with 17.47 pounds.
The Many Bass Club held their July Tournament of 2022 on the weekend of July 9. The weather was extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and a heat advisory was in effect during the day... + continue reading
The Many Lady Tigers softball team recently sealed a second consecutive chmpionship run. More information and pics will be included in next week’s edition of the INDEX. (Photo courtesy Tina McCormic)
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Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon. It was an ambitious goal that defined an era and inspired American children to dream of what the future might hold. It... + continue reading
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Inductees into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists were recognized during the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. From left are Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center; music instrument maker R.V. Couch, fiddler Amanda Shaw, who also served as honorary Festival Chair; twisted wire toy maker Elvin Shields, and the Louisiana Czech Heritage Dancers.
Two traditional crafts persons, a musician, and a folk dance group were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at... + continue reading
Louisiana FFA members elected a new slate of state officers at the Louisiana FFA State Convention. The officer team includes, from left: Rachael Reed, vice president; Allie Hubbard, vice president; Kayden Smith, vice president; Colton Conley, president; Sydney Bruchhaus, secretary; Grace Manuel, treasurer Abbygail Davis; reporter; Alaina Lyons, parliamentarian; Lauren Poole, sentinel, and Annie Heard, vice president. Photo provided by Cade Lejeune
