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Wed
17
Jan

Rita McComic celebrates 100th birthday

Rita McComic celebrates

Mrs. Rita McComic was surrounded by her loved ones as she celebrated her 100th Birthday on Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Zwolle Festival Grounds. Left to right are Jackie Downs, Jessie Ebarb Jr., Rose Martinez, Sandra Martinez, Betty King and Gerty Bailey.

Rita McComic celebrates

Zwolle Town Council Member James Hubbard presented Mrs. Rita McComic a Key to the City to celebrate her milestone day.

Rita McComic celebrates

State Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn presented Mrs. Rita McComic a commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives in honor of her 100th birthday. Mrs. McComic also received commendations from Gov. John Bel Edwards and State Senator Louie Bernard.

Mrs. Rita McComic celebrated her 100th birthday in a big way at the Zwolle Festival Grounds on Saturday, Dec. 30. She was born Dec. 28, 1923. A big crowd turned out to cheer Mrs. McComic on.

Mrs. McComic is a long-time, outstanding member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is known far and wide for her great cooking, especially for dumplings, tea cakes and sweet potato pies.

In honor of her special milestone, she was presented a key to the Town of Zwolle by Alderman James Hubbard. State Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn presented her certificates of commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives. She also received certificates from Gov. John Bel Edwards and State Sen. Louie Bernard.

Her family would like to thank everyone who helped celebrate her 100 blessed years.

Wed
17
Jan

Sabine Parish Students of Year named Region Four Zone Level qualifiers

Sabine Parish Students of Year

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Sabine Parish Students of the Year Ayla Jenkins, a fifth grader at Many Junior High; eighth grader Jensen Ebarb, an eighth grader at Zwolle High School; and Sarah Kate Green, a senior at Florien High School.

The district proudly announces that all Sabine Parish Students of the Year were selected as Region 4 Zone Level Qualifiers. In December 2023, the fifth, eighth, and 12th grade Sabine Parish Students of the Year competed at the Zone Level of the Louisiana Student of the Year competition. The Zone Level of the Student of the Year competition is a new level that the Louisiana Department of Education recently added. The Zone Level represents the 4th BESE District Region and comprises ten parishes, including Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Vernon, Webster, and Winn.

Thu
11
Jan

Celebration commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. to be held Jan. 15

Celebration commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. to be held Jan. 15

The Rev. Dominique Grate

Kings Chapel AME Church cordially invites all to their annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, January 15 at 11 a.m. The march will begin at 10 a.m. on MLK Drive and end at the church, which is located at 1810 San Antonio Ave., Many. This year’s featured speaker is the dynamic Rev. Dominique Grate, who serves as assistant vice president for development at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas.

Grate was born June 8, 1990, in Long Branch, New Jersey and is the son of retired Maj. Willie James Grate Jr. and Felicia A. Grate. He matriculated through Richland School District Two schools in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from Richland Northeast high School in 2008. After finishing high school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina, where he studied under the world-renowned Dr. Stephanie Mitchem, majoring in African American studies with a minor in history.

Thu
11
Jan

BOM donates to MHS Project Graduation

BOM donates to MHS Project Graduation

BOM made a donation to the Many High School Class of 2024 Project Graduation. The event is hosted to give the graduates a safe and fun environment for graduation night. Pictured left to right: Tre French, Rustin Morales and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

BOM made a donation to the Many High School Class of 2024 Project Graduation. The event is hosted to give the graduates a safe and fun environment for graduation night. Pictured left to right: Tre French, Rustin Morales and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

Thu
11
Jan

Juror processes streamlined in 11th JDC

Juror processes streamlined in 11th JDC

Judge Verity Gentry, right, and Jury Coordinator Kaleigh Carver, left, collaborated on a new juror questionnaire process for the 11th Judicial District that saves jurors and judicial staff both time and money.

A major improvement was recently implemented in the 11th Judicial District in the processes required for completion of juror questionnaires. The new method takes less time, is less expensive and saves judicial staff time and expense as well.

Since taking the bench in Fall 2022, Judge Verity Gentry has solicited feedback from Sabine Parish jurors to identify areas of needed improvement and find ways to streamline the jury selection process. Two issues that were found to need attention were the requirements that prospective jurors mail in paperwork and also arrive an hour before court to fill out a questionnaire.

Jury Coordinator Kaleigh Carver researched jury management systems across the state and country to discover ways to modernize the process in the 11th Judicial District Court. She provided valuable input in the design of a new online juror questionnaire.

Wed
03
Jan

BOM sponsors Sabine Freestate, Many Christmas festivals

BOM sponsors Sabine Freestate, Many Christmas festivals

BOM continued our sponsorship of the Sabine Freestate Festival. Pictured left to right: Brian Miller, Clancy Stewart, and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

BOM sponsors Sabine Freestate, Many Christmas festivals

BOM was a sponsor of the Many Christmas Parade and Festival. Pictured left to right: Crystal Hable and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

BOM continued our sponsorship of the Sabine Freestate Festival. Pictured left to right: Brian Miller, Clancy Stewart, and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

BOM was a sponsor of the Many Christmas Parade and Festival. Pictured left to right: Crystal Hable and BOM’s Tiffany Miller.

Wed
03
Jan

Brennin Kade Cox arrested on charges of inappropriate behavior with juvenile

Brennin Kade Cox arrested on charges of inappropriate behavior with juvenile

Brennin Kade Cox

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports the arrest of former Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Brennin Kade Cox, 25, of Florien.

Cox was hired on April 21, 2023, and assigned to the Corrections Division.

On December 17, a report was made to the Sheriff’s Office regarding possible inappropriate behavior involving juveniles. Cox was terminated on December 18, following a brief internal investigation.

The case was then turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division. Cell phone data obtained showed inappropriate texts and communication with a juvenile.

Upon completion of the investigation, Cox was arrested for one count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (Felony), one count of Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor (Felony), and one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

Cox was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center where he later bonded.

Wed
27
Dec

IP grant provides help to aspiring teachers

IP grant provides help to aspiring teachers

A grant from the International Paper Foundation is supporting the creation of a Center for Excellence in Teaching in NSU’s School of Education. From left are IP Red River Mill Communications Coordinator Alexa Steele, Dr. Michelle Fazio-Brunson, Mill Manager Scott Lonadier, Dr. Katrina Jordan and Dr. Neeru Deep

A literacy grant from International Paper Foundation will enable Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development to create a Center for Excellence in Teaching to serve aspiring teachers through mentoring, service projects and well-being awareness.

The IP Foundation presented the $5,000 grant to administrators in the School of Education where components are already in place to improve teacher preparation. Creating a Center for Excellence will enhance and centralize those initiatives, according to Dr. Neeru Deep, interim dean of the College.

Wed
27
Dec

BOM sponsors Zwolle Christmas Festival

BOM sponsors Zwolle Christmas Festival

BOM was a proud sponsor of the Zwolle Christmas Festival. Pictured left to right: Ashley Garcie and BOM’s Ashley Parrie.

Northwestern State University awarded 427 degrees to 422 Summer 2023 graduates 683 degrees to 665 Fall 2023 graduates during commencement exercises Dec. 13-14.

Summer 2023 graduates are listed as follows: Converse – Taylor Hill, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Florien – James Boline, Associate of General Studies; Frances Parris, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; London Vidrine, Bachelor of Social Work; Many - Roger Dew, Masen Starks, Associate of General Studies; Caroline Settle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Marthaville Kaylene Desoto, Associate of General Studies; Madison Pleasant, Master of Arts; Pleasant Hill -- Taylor Jones, Associate of General Studies; Robeline -- Keely Dubois, Stephen Mccallister, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2023 graduates are listed as follows:

Wed
27
Dec

NSU Foundation matching donations dollar for dollar through Dec. 31

NSU Foundation matching donations dollar for dollar through Dec. 31

A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents in partnership with Louisiana’s Department of Health will enable the Northwestern State University Foundation to match donations dollar for dollar through Dec. 31.

Funds have been made available to all nine universities in the University of Louisiana System to enhance mental health services, increase awareness and outreach about the importance of mental health and to expand the pipeline of behavioral health professionals.

“These funds are intended to enable institutions to bolster their existing mental health programs and create innovative initiatives tailored to the evolving needs of student populations,” said Jill Bankston, NSU’s director of Development. “In addition, matching funds can be used to set up individually named endowments which will be matched 1:1 while funds are available.”

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