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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.

Wed
18
Oct

Annual Haunted Museum promises spooky fun

Rebel State Historic Site in Marthaville is pleased to announce that their 22nd Annual Haunted Museum has been set for Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28. Tours begin at 7 p.m. each night and end at 10 p.m. In keeping with a 22-year-long tradition, the Louisiana Country Music Museum will be converted into a spectacular, spooky dwelling inhabited by ghosts and goblins of all kinds for the Halloween season. So, come prepared to be terrified. Also this year, there will be a haunted hayride, children’s activities, such as a rope maze and games. Concessions will be available. Admission is $4. Guests who are age 62 and over, and those age 3 and under are all admitted free. For more information, please contact Rebel at 1-888677-3600 (toll free) or locally at 318-472-6255. To send mail or visit, the address is 1260 Hwy. 1221, Marthaville, LA 714503459.

Wed
18
Oct

Town of Many announces Trick or Treating times

The Mayor and Aldermen along with the Events Committee of the Town of Many have announced the date and times for the 2023 Halloween activities. On Tuesday, October 31 the local businesses in town will be handing out candy 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and neighborhood/church trick-or-treating will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Wed
18
Oct

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church receives special visit

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church receives special visit
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church receives special visit
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church receives special visit
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church receives special visit

The old Saint John the Baptist Catholic School building has recently been renamed the LeVezouet Center in honor of its founding priest, Father Francois LeVezouet, who is being remembered as one of the Five Martyrs of the Shreveport Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1873.

On October 8, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport, a Holy Mass was celebrated by Bishop Francis I. Malone with other esteemed clergy. Within the context of the Mass was the opening session of the cause for beatification and canonization of the Shreveport Martyrs followed by a special remembrance of Fr. Francois LeVezouet, the founder of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Many, on the 150th anniversary of his death. Present for the celebration were living relatives of Father LeVezouet, including his nephew, also a priest, the Vicar General for the Diocese of Saint-Brieuc, Father Herve LeVezouet.

Wed
18
Oct

Sabine Freestate Festival returns Nov. 3-5

The Sabine Freestate Festival is returning Nov. 3-5 to the historic area of No Man’s Land in Florien. The Freestate Festival celebrates the resolution of the boundary dispute between the United States and Spain in the early 1800s. To commemorate the historical event, the 43rd annual Freestate Festival is packed with an exciting lineup of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

There are a few events leading up to the festival weekend that will get you in on the fun early. On Saturday, Oct. 21, the adult division of the Big Buck Competition opens, the annual Sabine Freestate Pageant will be held at Florien High School Auditorium, and the first clue of the highly anticipated treasure hunt will be revealed. Folks eager to uncover the hidden treasure will have to view the full schedule to learn what festival events will lead them to the next clue. You may discover one at the Poster Unveiling on Oct. 30, or the Community Gospel Singing on Nov. 2.

Wed
18
Oct

Pleasant Hill native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport

Pleasant Hill native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport

Petty Officer First Class Rickey Dykes

Petty Officer 1st Class Rickey Dykes, a native of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Dykes graduated in 2002 from Pleasant Hill High School. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Pleasant Hill.

“The home training we had growing up had a big influence on me,” said Dykes. “Growing up learning Southern Hospitality, we grew up with respect for others. It was easy for me to transition into military life because I grew up with ‘Yes ma’am’ and ‘No ma’am.’” Dykes joined the Navy 21 years ago. Today, Dykes serves as a masterat- arms.

Wed
18
Oct

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

Mid -April 2009, the day I got my hair cut following the second surgery.

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

Mid-June 2009-hair falling out, had to go shorter

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

Can I get a witness that God is good all the time….especially in the middle of a trial like cancer treatments and baldness?

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

After my FIRST ride on my new bike in 2012, needing a major dose of nerve pills!!

Faith, perseverance prevail following doctor saying “Three Little Words”

My beloved friend, Patrick, aka “Barnabas

Wipe your nose! Sit up straight! Do your homework! Clean your room! Come and eat! You have cancer.

Most of the three little words strung together don’t make you feel like your life is about to be over. However, those last three little words are ones you never want to hear, right? But when you do, it’s not the end of your world, even though initially you may think it is. Trust me. Been there. Done that. Got the tee shirt. Actually, several tee shirts over the past three years. That’s right. I’m a survivor! Was the journey tough? You bet. But my faith is tougher than any diagnosis I could ever get including triple negative, stage II breast cancer. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.” That was one of many scriptures I clung to and repeated daily throughout my journey.

Wed
11
Oct

Fiesta Poster is beloved local occurrence

Fiesta Poster is beloved local occurrence

Zwolle - Ebarb VFW Post 5187 won the original painting.

Fiesta Poster is beloved local occurrence

The Kyle Martinez family sponsored this year’s poster

On Thursday, September 7th, the 2023 Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Poster was unveiled to a capacity crowd in the activity building at the festival grounds in Zwolle. Following the greetings by Board of Directors’ President, Chris Loupe, a prayer was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said He reflected on the years of service by Mrs. Phyllis Murdock to the fiesta and community. He pointed out the memorial table set up in the building with pictures to visit in her memory.

Mistress of ceremonies Mia Curtis was introduced to begin the events of the night. She began by introducing the 2023 Fiesta Royalty for this coming year. Those introduced were King-Sylvester Martinez, Queen-Landri Leach, First Lady-Linnie Sepulvado, Teen Queen-Kaylee Chreene, Junior Miss-Reba Springer, Deb Miss-Carmen Pearce, Little Miss-Chesa Bell, Petite Miss-Savvy Tyson, Toddler Miss- Brynlea Kelly, Tiny Miss-Kalani Willias, Baby Miss-Everlynn Rivers and Royal Pages Gabe Killingsworth and Bryce Rivers.

Wed
11
Oct

Linnie Ruth Sepulvado named Tamale Fiesta First Lady

Linnie Ruth Sepulvado named Tamale Fiesta First Lady

2023 Tamale Fiesta First Lady Linnie Ruth Sepulvado

At 77 years of age, Linnie Ruth Sepulavdo has been named this year’s Tamale Fiesta First Lady.

She was born on November 2, 1945 to Amos Parrie and Myrtle Sepulvado Parrie, she attended Ebarb High School but couldn’t complete her education due to her commitment to raising her nephew.

Remarkably, she began cooking full-course meals at the tender age of ten, assuming the role of preparing every meal for her father while her mother worked. Her introduction to making tamales came at fifteen, when she observed and assisted her Aunts in the process.

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