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The Louisiana Travel Promotion Association (LTPA) and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser celebrated the graduation of Wanda “Rainy” Rivers Williams, Administrative Media Manager and Bookkeeper of the Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission from the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) at the association’s 2016 Annual Membership Meeting in Lake Charles.

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She’s a beautiful brunette, who is brainy and has bountiful talents. Lincoln Elizabeth Pearce of Florien, the reigning Miss Natchitoches, has been named as the 2016 recipient of the Sabine Hall of Fame’s Accomplishment Award.

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Rodney Abington, center, family friends and members of the Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce gathered for the ribbon-cutting of his business, A & A Pest Solutions on Friday, February 12 at noon. Abington, who opened his business two years ago, is the only pest control service in Sabine Parish.

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The Sabine Hall of Fame proudly announced the election of John Wallace Curtis of Many, former owner of Big Star Supermarket, as the 2016 Inductee. Pete Abington, chairman, of the prestigious organization made the announcement.

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In May, the movies in Many premiered the championship winning game of Many High School football of 2014. All the proceeds of the concessions for that night were donated to the football team. Mayor Ken Freeman hands a check to Head Coach Jess Curtis. Also present were players Braxton Miller, Darion Miller, Pquawn Williams, and B.J. Joseph.

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Following the loss of the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Zwolle at the end of January, announcements and rumors regarding the closure of Brookshire Bros. of Many, which has served the community for decades. Indeed, Brookshire Bros. at one point did announce the closure of the grocery store, but through negotiations with the property owner, an agreement has been reached leaving the business intact.

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Scammers never stop, no matter what time of year it is. Entergy Louisiana reminds customers to be wary, as scammers are targeting unsuspecting customers. The scheme typically occurs when the con artist calls and tells the customer their electric bill payment is past due, and that service will be disconnected if payment isn’t made. The scammer then directs the customer to transfer funds electronically, sometimes through “MoneyPak,” “Green Dot” or other third party card or transfer system.

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New owners of P & K One Stop, Pat and Lana Sandel of Many, are shown snipping the ribbon to begin the celebration on Friday, February 6. Shown are Diana Anthony, Chamber President Kyle Martinez holding the ribbon, Charlotte Miller of MidSouth Bank, Linda Webb of Mid- South Bank, Randy Sandel, Pat Sandel, Mona Sandel, Lana Sandel, Lance Rivers of Sabine State Bank, Daniel Bennett of Bank of Montgomery and Kenneth Ammons, executive director of the Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce.

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(Editor’s Note: We are happy to run this story written by Traci Moyer, a writer for The News Leader, which covers news in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta counties, Virginia. The original photo was taken by Griffin Moores of The News Leader. Many thanks to Lorene Jones of Many for seeing that The Sabine Index received this story. The story in its entirety follows.) This year James Q, Salter is celebrating his 90th Christmas. But an early Christmas present Salter received in November is Louisiana.

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The Choctaw-Apache Bass Bash Tournament has been set for Saturday, February 27 at North Toledo Bend State Park out of Zwolle on the number one bass lake in the United States, Toledo Bend. The one-day event is a team tournament with a $50 entry fee. Weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Trailering is allowed.

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