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Wed
12
Feb

Accident claims life of Louis Lowrey

Late Tuesday afternoon, a crash involving two vehicles killed a man from Natchitoches.  Troopers responded to the crash around 5 p.m., which occurred on Highway 6, east of Louisiana Highway 117. 

The initial investigation by State Police revealed that a 2006 Mercedes-Benz, driven by 78-year-old Robert L. Lowery Jr., and a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 18-year-old Tanner Hale Thompson of Marthaville, were traveling westbound on Louisiana Highway 6.  For reasons still under investigation, Lowery Jr. attempted to make a U-turn in the middle of the roadway. As he started this turning maneuver, the Chevrolet impacted his vehicle.

Lowery Jr. sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Thompson sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he is being treated.  Routine toxicology tests are pending.  The crash remains under investigation.

Wed
12
Feb

Remembering friend, local legend Robert “Tex” McKnight

Remembering friend, local legend Robert “Tex” McKnight

Robert “Tex” McKnight at one of the Veterans Programs held at the old Many Depot. (Mary Brocato Photo)

Sabine Parish has always been a great place to live and when you live in this area you meet and come to know many fine folks. And many of these folks are special to each and every one of us. On February 15, 2019 our parish lost one of the most talented and unique people you would ever meet. It is nearing one year ago that he passed away and I have been thinking of my old friend and compatriot, Robert Lewis “Tex” McKnight.

Wed
12
Feb

Sabine Shriners donate $9,000 to better children

Sabine Shriners donate $9,000 to better children

On February 5, the Sabine Shrine Club delivered over $9,000 to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children after raising the money through an annual basketball tournament and squirrel dog hunt.

 

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Wed
12
Feb

Linda Curtis-Sparks receives Louisiana Travel Association Lifetime Achievement Award

Linda Curtis-Sparks receives Louisiana Travel Association Lifetime Achievement Award

Linda Curtis-Sparks recently received the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award. Pictured from left to right are Edith Palmer, Martha Henderson, Shanna Gaspard, Bonnie Fox-Miles, Patience Arthur, Linda Curtis-Sparks, Jessica Worley, Wanda Rivers, and Jon Worley.

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Linda Curtis-Sparks as the winner of the 2020 Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award during its Annual Meeting January 30, 2020 in Charenton.

Linda Curtis-Sparks joined the ranks of some Louisiana tourism legends, including, Gerald Breaux, Monte Hurley, Marion Fox, Michael Valentino, Shelley Johnson and the late Governor Kathleen Blanco as this year’s recipient of this prestigious award. She is a passionate advocate for Louisiana and has devoted her life to building tourism and creating economic development opportunities in the rural parishes of central and western Louisiana. She is generous with her time and honest in her assessments. She has tirelessly crossed over borders and barriers to market the entire region, not just her own parish. She has been a true testament to the adage that a “rising tide raises all boats.”

 

 

Thu
06
Feb

Arrests made in MHS viral video incident

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UPDATE:  Three Many High School students have been arrested and are booked into the Ware Youth Center in Coushatta on charges of sexual battery.  Names of those arrested will not be released due to their age.

The investigation continues.

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

An investigation has been opened into the alleged assault of a Many teenager by fellow students at Many High School.

A video of the alleged event surfaced on social media on Friday afternoon and quickly went viral.  The assault is said to have happened earlier in the week.

Those describing the video state that it shows the victim being held down with his pants lowered.  A foreign object is then inserted into his rectum.  He is allegedly screaming throughout the video. Others have commented that members of the basketball team are allegedly present in the video.

Wed
05
Feb

Kelsie Thaxton breaks records; recognized as nat’l player of week

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Kelsie Thaxton, former Negreet Lady Indian basketball standout and Many native, is breaking records and receiving NAIA Player of the Week honors due to near flawless play as a sophomore with the LSU-Alexandria Generals.

Recent accolades started when, for the third time in five weeks, Thaxton grabbed the Red River Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor by averaging 34-5 points and three assists per game.

She helped the Generals post a 2-0 record in conference play during that week and set her name on top of the record books during a Thursday night game in four categories—single-game points, single-game field goals made, single-game three-pointers made, and career scoring.

Wed
05
Feb

Local landowner to lead state agriculture delegation

Local landowner to lead state agriculture delegation

State and national agriculture leaders including Alan Williams, LACD President Elect; David Daigle, LACD President; Kevin Norton, Associate Chief of NRCS; Tim Palmer, NACD President; Reggie Skains, SSWCC Chairman; Earl Garber, NACD Past President; and Brad Spicer, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Soil and Water Conservation met in Baton Rouge to discuss challenges and create opportunities.

From January. 8-10, the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts (LACD) met in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for its annual meeting. This year’s theme was “Conservation: Preserving Humanity Now.” Conservation attendees from Sabine included Pat Boudreaux and wife, Darlene; Margie Brown and husband, Roy Lee; Alan Williams; Anita Manshack; and Drew Coombs joined others to learn about solutions to benefit natural resources where they live and work.

NACD President Tim Palmer spoke to attendees, providing an overview of NACD’s activities and emphasizing the national association’s message of locally led conservation.

Chad Kacir, the newly appointed Louisiana state conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Associate Chief of NRCS Kevin Norton spoke about the importance of the conservation partnership throughout Louisiana, as well as the state’s unique conservation challenges.

 

 

 

Wed
05
Feb

Converse plans extraordinary Homecoming ceremony

Converse plans extraordinary Homecoming ceremony

Converse High School invites all students, supports, and alumni to their annual Homecoming ceremonies on February 8 beginning at 5 p.m. Representing the school, pictured in no particular order, are Freshman Maids Chelsi Wates and Kayleigh Johnson; Sophomore Maids Madison Wray and Kelcie Sepulvado; Junior Maids Lindsey Rascoe and Hannah Sanderson; and Senior Maid Alexis Bush and Queen Alejandra Rodriguez. 

 

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Wed
05
Feb

Brayton Brown, Celeste Waddle announced as Mr., Mrs. PHHS

Brayton Brown, Celeste Waddle announced as Mr., Mrs. PHHS

Mr. PHHS Brayton Brown and Mrs. PHHS Celeste Waddle.

Pleasant Hill High School is pleased to announce the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. PHHS, Brayton Brown and Celeste Waddle.

Celeste Waddle is the 17-year old daughter of Bobby and Joni Waddle. She has lived in Pleasant Hill and attended Pleasant Hill High School all of her life. She is involved in many extracurricular activities such as being captain of the PHHS Cheerleaders, competing in FFA Competitions as a prepared speaker, being a Trailblazer for LOSFA, competing in 4-H photography contests at both the district and state levels, and is now recognized as 2019-2020 Miss PHHS. Celeste has accepted scholarships to Northwestern State University, where she plans to attend in the fall.

 

 

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Sun
02
Feb

Investigation opened into MHS incident

An investigation has been opened into the alleged assault of a Many teenager by fellow students at Many High School.

A video of the alleged event surfaced on social media on Friday afternoon and quickly went viral.  The assault is said to have happened earlier in the week.

Those describing the video state that it shows the victim being held down with his pants lowered.  A foreign object is then inserted into his rectum.  He is allegedly screaming throughout the video. Others have commented that members of the basketball team are allegedly present in the video.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department and Many Police Department are looking into this event but are unable to comment on an ongoing investigation.

This story is breaking and more information will be added as it becomes available. 

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