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The Sabine Parish Hall of Fame is pleased to announce Dr. Terrell A. Gray, Sr., as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Accomplishment Award.

Dr. Terrell A. Gray, Sr., was born to Bobbie Underwood Sweet and Johnny Gray, Sr. Growing up in Many, Louisiana, he graduated from Many High School in 1987. His siblings include the late Johnny Gray, Jr. (Deceased), Shontay Gray, and Sonya Sweet.

The Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament returns to Toledo Bend February 22-25, 2024 at Cypress Bend Park. The nation’s top pros will open their 2024 season on one of the best bass lakes in the nation, as named in Bassmaster Magazine. 103 pro anglers will fish on Thursday and Friday, then the field is cut to 50 pros on Saturday followed by the top 10 competing on Sunday. Fans can watch the boats launch live daily from Cypress Bend Park at 7am. The Sabine Parish Tourist Commission has partnered with the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Desoto Parish Tourism Commission, and Vernon Parish Tourism to bring a 2-day festival Cypress Bend Park in conjunction with the tournament.

The annual 2024 Choctaw Apache Bass Bash will be held on Saturday, February 24 on Toledo Bend.

From sunrise to 3 p.m., fishermen will be on Toledo Bend hunting for the big bass that is bringing in $500 Cash compliments of Foy Motors of Many. The 2nd biggest bass will win $100 compliments of Jake Rivers. 2024 prize money for the top 5 places totals $1000. Century 21 and Brandon Law are paying $500 to the first place team and Chief Thomas Rivers will pay a total of $500 for Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth winning teams. Cost to enter the tournament is $100 per team. The weigh in will be at Rebecca’s Landing on Hwy 191.

The Rising Sun Youth Group and the tribe will be selling food and drinks. The proceeds are for the Choctaw Apache Scholarship Program.

Applications are available at Chesters in Zwolle or the tribal office or on the tribal FB page. Call 617-0322 or 6452588 for information or applications.

Nell Louise Britner Poselle has been named the 2024 inductee to the prestigious Sabine Hall of Fame.

She entered this world on June 28, 1934, at the residence of her parents, Tim and Irene Ponselle in the Cedar Grove section of Shreveport. She was the youngest of four girls and later another sister was born, Jean, now Rains, who is a long-time resident of Sabine Parish.

Nell was educated in the public school system of Caddo Paish and graduated from Byrd High School in 1951 with honors, including being a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation on a Thursday night, she went to her first clerical job the next Monday morning and she says she thinks she has never stopped working.

Nell was employed for many years in secretarial jobs in Shreveport including being a legal secretary for various law firms. She was voted the Legal Secretary of the year in Shreveport and named the Legal Secretary of the Year or the State of Louisiana that same year.

BOM Bank, a leading financial institution dedicated to serving the community, proudly announces a significant milestone as it crosses the $1 billion mark in total assets. This achievement underscores the unwavering commitment to its customers, exceptional service, and steady growth in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

Since its establishment in 1903 with $15,000 in capital, BOM Bank has remained deeply rooted in the community. As the bank expanded its offerings and services, it consistently upheld its core values, earning the trust and loyalty of its customers while contributing to the economic development in northern Louisiana and surrounding areas. BOM now employs over 165 team members among 19 branches in Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Rapides Parish in Louisiana in addition to Sabine and Angelina County in Texas serving over 30,000 customers.

The Sabine Parish School Board is pleased to announce the Sabine Parish Principal and Teachers of the Year.

Those being honored include:

Principal of the Year

Mrs. Donya Tatum is the principal of Ebarb School (Grades PK-12) in Noble, LA. Mrs. Tatum acquired her Bachelor of Arts in General Studies and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. She began her educational career as a substitute teacher in Sabine Parish while in college. Mrs. Tatum taught high school English for twelve years in Sabine Parish and three years in Spring Branch ISD

Lake Level

The elevation of Toledo Bend Reservoir on Monday morning, February 12 was 171.42 mean sea level.

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

Georgia Craven, Executive Director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission was installed as Director of the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Board of Directors after the completion of its Annual Meeting at Harrah’s New Orleans.

“I am honored to be serving LTA and the 750 members the association represents throughout the state,” said Georgia Craven, LTA Director. “This organization has worked to lead and strengthen Louisiana’s tourism industry for over 60 years, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to keep the momentum going.”

New officers installed on the executive board committee include the following: Ralph Ney, with Baton Rouge Marriott, as chairman; Donna O’Daniels, with Louisiana Northshore, as vicechairman; Nelson Gumm, with AJR Media Group, as treasurer; Carla Tate, with Tangi Tourism, as secretary; and Alana Cooper, with Discover Monroe-West Monroe, as immediate past chair.

Town of Many holds Mardi Gras parade

The elevation of Toledo Bend Reservoir on Monday morning, February 5 was 171.07 mean sea level.

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

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Sabine Parish Tourist and Recreation Commission as the winner of the Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year Award (budget from $500,000 $999,999) during its Annual Meeting on January 16 in New Orleans, La.

“We are thrilled to be a winner of the Outstanding CVB of the Year Award from the Louisiana Travel Association,” said Georgia Craven, Executive Director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission. “We look forward to continuing to showcase Toledo Bend Lake Country and our great Louisiana culture to the rest of the world.”