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Wed
01
Nov

Lake Level

The elevation of Toledo Bend Reservoir on Monday morning, October 30 was 167.88 mean sea level.

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

Wed
01
Nov

Native American Mass planned

The 2023 Annual Powwow Native American Mass will be held on November 2 at 6 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Ebarb. Father Keith Garvin will preside.

Everyone is welcome to attend in Native American regalia but it is not required. A covered dish meal will be held in the church hall immediately following Mass.

Wed
01
Nov

Youth Wellness Fair to be held

A Youth Wellness Fair will be held on November 21 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Sabine Parish Health Unit.

This wellness fair is quite different, as it is geared toward local youth instead of adults.

Attendees will be able to get their weight, height, BMI, growth percentiles, vital signs, vision and hearing checks, dental information, safety, information on healthy food choices, mini movement classes, information resource tables, fruit walk, snacks, games, door prizes, and pediatric-friendly vendors.

For more information contact Tenille at 381-256-4105.

Wed
01
Nov

Early voting to begin Nov. 3

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
01
Nov

NSU to hold homecoming activities Nov. 3-4

NSU to hold homecoming activities Nov. 3-4

Northwestern State University will hold Homecoming activities and events as planned Nov. 3-4. The school announced on Oct. 26 that the remainder of the football season has been cancelled following the death of a student-athlete, but administrators and staff will continue with activities to honor students and alumni.

In a message to the student body, Student Government Association President Bailey Willis said Homecoming week activities for students, the kick-off concert, lip sync, fun run, food drive and service day, will take place as planned.

“Homecoming is not about a football game,” Willis said. “Homecoming is about the NSU family, students, alumni and the spirit of the university. I encourage you to attend all the events that you are able, wear your purple proudly, cheer for your fellow Demons and let naysayers know that Demons rise above.”

Wed
01
Nov

Many Tigers defeat Red River Bulldogs 52-18

Many Tigers defeat Red River Bulldogs 52-18

Members of the Many Tigers are shown as they enter the field previous to their 52-18 trouncing of the Red River Bulldogs. (Photo courtesy Tina McCormic)

Many Tigers defeat Red River Bulldogs 52-18
Many Tigers defeat Red River Bulldogs 52-18
Many Tigers defeat Red River Bulldogs 52-18

The Many Tigers continued their winning ways on October 28 as they soundly defeated the Red River Bulldogs 52-18 in a district matchup.

To start the game, the Tigers kicked off to Red River. The Many defense forced a punt and the Tigers took over at the Red River 18 yard line. Shortly after, Trevor Mc-Lendon gave the Tigers their first six points of the game with a rushing TD. Kicker Deacon Lafollette nailed the extra point to make the score 7-0.

The Bulldog offense failed to get anything going on their next possession, punting to Many. This time, it was Jeremiah James with a 60-yard rushing touchdown to make the score 14-0.

Many’s Jonas Hendrickson intercepted a Red River pass on the next possession before Lafollette kicked a field goal to bring the score to 17-0.

Wed
25
Oct

Election sees Mitchell remain sheriff; Landry elected governor

Election sees Mitchell remain sheriff; Landry elected governor

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell

There were a number of hotly contested items on the October 14 election ballot.

One of the more interesting hapenings in the race for Police Jury in Dist. 8. John Remedies was the leading vote getter with 35.66%. Now, both Daniel Procell and Rick Sepulvado came in second at exactly 32.17% each. So, unless one of the candidates drop out, we understand all three will be on the ballot again in the run-off on Nov. 18.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell got a big vote of confidence in his race for reelection. He received 65.29% of the vote for a total of 4,266. Jeff Evans came in second with 28.55%, and Coby Lang polled 8.16%.

Alan Seabaugh was victorious for State Senator from Dist. 31. He polled 54.19% for a total of 16,982 votes. In Sabine Parish, he received 63.15% of the vote for 3,994. Mike McConathy received 14,355 votes district-wide for 45.81%. In Sabine, McConathy polled 2,330 for 36.84%.

Wed
25
Oct

Choctaw Apache Tribe to hold Veteran’s Day pow wow

The Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb will hold their Veteran’s Day pow wow and Native American arts festival on November 3-4.

The schedule of events begins on November 3 with an education day. The demonstration begins at 10 a.m. with a 12 p.m. lunch time. After that, at1 p.m. will be the exhibition grand entry. Later that night is the wild game cook off and art contest at 6 p.m. followed by music by DJ Nick.

November 4 begins with a Veterans Breakfast at St. Ann Hall at 8 a.m. before gourd dance at 10 a.m.

The grand entry contest begins at 1 p.m. Dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m.

For more information please contact Jake Rivers at 318-422-7705 or Melody Hubbard at 318-315-4864.

Wed
25
Oct

Ft. Jesup CAR keep busy during fall months

Ft. Jesup CAR keep busy during fall months

Fort Jesup Society Children of the American Revolution donated door prizes to the West Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park for their bingo games. The Veterans Park members help with military funerals and recognize veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Pictured from left are Pam Russell, Veterans Park member and Fort Jesup C.A.R. members Charlotte, Hannah, Allie,
Hayden and Layton.

Ft. Jesup CAR keep busy during fall months

Members of the Fort Jesup Society held a garage sale fundraiser to help with upcoming projects benefiting local veterans, the Louisiana state project and the National Project as well as to help with expenses to attend their state and national conferences. Members also took time to sign cards for Ronald Gibson, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider from 1960-61 who had been admitted to hospice in Utah. Pictured from left are Fort Jesup C.A.R. members Hayden, Hannah, William, Charlotte, Nicholas, Layton, and Allie.

Wed
18
Oct

Indian Parent Comm. Meeting planned

An Indian Parent Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 at 1 p.m. at Converse High School.

All are invited to attend.

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