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OCC’s National Collection Week is happening now

OCC’s National Collection Week is happening now

The Wells family have been packing GO (Gospel Opportunity shoeboxes) for four years together. They know the importance of sharing the Gospel throughout the world. Pictured from left are Carolyn Wells, Cherry Wells, Jeremy Wells, Danny Wells and Brianna Guillory. They’d like to remind everyone that it isn’t too late to pack a shoebox.

Operation Christmas Child’s West Central Louisiana team has two drop off locations in Sabine Parish at Calvary Baptist in Many and Mitchell Baptist in Converse. This year they have set a lofty goal of 18,663 shoeboxes.

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15
Nov

NSU Christmas Gala returns for 35th year

NSU Christmas Gala returns for 35th year

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 35th Annual Christmas Gala on Nov. 29-30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.

Tickets are $15. NSU, BPCC@ NSU, and LSMSA students are admitted free with a current student I.D. Tickets can be purchased online atwww. nsu.la/Gala23, Dr. Robert Cardwell is the Gala director. More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

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15
Nov

Weyerhaeuser announces THRIVE program to support rural communities

Weyerhaeuser announces THRIVE program to support rural communities

Weyerhaeuser today announced the launch of a new program that will provide targeted support to five of its rural operating communities, starting with Zwolle, La., and the northwest Louisiana region. The new program, called THRIVE, involves a commitment from Weyerhaeuser to invest $1 million in each community over the next several years. As part of this $5 million investment, the company will work with innovative partners — including businesses, nonprofits and governments — to further support these communities through grants and other types of funding and local engagement.

Wed
15
Nov

Miller pens ode to Zwolle Hawks

Miller pens ode to Zwolle Hawks

C. Miller of Zwolle penned this poem, which was inspired by the 2022-2023 Zwolle Hawks team.

One team, one dream, winning “Sweet Sixteen” In 2022 the Hawks left Burton Coliseum as number two, but their Hawk Pride felt that this would not do.

It ignited a fire within this team That in 2023 they could win “sweet sixteen”.

All through the season the Hawks played tough; Whether they played with finesse or maybe a little rough; Just whatever it took to secure the win Over all but one team, this is the way it had been.

Their quickness, superb ball handling, and a smothering defense Was enough to check most opponents and limit their offense, Except for the Anacoco Indians, who had won two out of three.

But the Hawks were determined that this is not how the end result would be.

Wed
15
Nov

Mother of convicted murderer Matthew Edgar arrested

Mother of convicted murderer Matthew Edgar arrested

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.

Wed
08
Nov

Zachary Remedies named to NSU Homecoming Court

Zachary Remedies named to NSU Homecoming Court

Members of Northwestern State University’s 2023 Homecoming Honor Court are, from left, Terrell “TJ” Woodard Jr., Malaya White, Jacob Boyter,Lizzie Blanchard, Nicholas Cooksey, Linzi Lampert, Zachary Remedies, Tyra Jones, Nick Knotts, Mary Scruggs, Zach Cooper (King), Zoe Johnson (Queen), Hannah Davis, Caiden Matthews, Natalie Mangandi, Kameron Burns, Madison Cook, Derrick Varnado, Avery Tullos, Johnny Cox, Jr, Kacy Young and Scott Fowler.

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.

Wed
08
Nov

Early voting underway

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.

Wed
08
Nov

Bobby Williams takes Veterans Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Bobby Williams takes Veterans Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

World War II and Korean War Veteran Bobby Williams and Guardian (Daughter-In-Law) Becky Williams at World War II Memorial in D.C.

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.

Wed
08
Nov

BOM sponsors Sabine Parish Fair, Rodeo

BOM sponsors Sabine Parish Fair, Rodeo

BOM was a sponsor of the Sabine Parish Fair & Rodeo. Pictured left to right: BOM’s Linda Guay and Jill Britt.

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.

Wed
08
Nov

Nancy Jones set to debut new George Jones book in Many

Nancy Jones set to debut new George Jones book in Many

The late Country music icon George Jones and wife Nancy

Nancy Jones set to debut new George Jones book in Many

“Playin’ Possum, My Memories of George Jones” will be celebrated at a book party in Many on Nov. 11 with author and northwest Louisiana native Nancy Jones.

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.

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