Lots happened in 2022 as life returned to mostly normal following the COVID pandemic of the previous years.
July
A large feature story detailed the help that was needed in revitalizing Sabine High School.
July 1 marked the beginning of new fishing and hunting licensing. Now licenses are good for 365 days after the date of purchase.
Wayne Martinez, long-time ARC of Sabine Director recently retired.
The annual Back to School Rally was set for July 30.
The town of Many was offering a $200 prize for the winning Christmas Festival Poster entry.
The Sabine Prevention Alliance announced a parish-wide community forum for the prevention of substance abuse on July 23.
Ronald Williams of Powhatan lost his life on Highway 6 just west of Many.
A recent study covered by the Index shows that Louisiana was the hardest hit by recent inflation.
Timothy Goodwin was named new ARC of Sabine Executive Director.
The Ark-La-Tex Music Show made a triumphant return to the Many Community Center and kicked everything off with a tribute to Rod Hopkins.
John Stewart announced his candidacy for the Sabine Parish School Board.
Daron Chandler was sworn in for his second year on the Louisiana School Board’s Association of Directors.
Ronald Carnell Holland Jr. of Many was sentenced to 111 months in prison and five years of supervised release on narcotics and firearms charges.
Many Mayor Robert Hable was featured on an episode of the Small Town Podcast.
A record 300,000 Louisiana residents left their jobs in the first five months of 2022.
August
Justin Jacobs of Pleasant Hill and Kyleb McMahon and Jay Latour, both of Many, were honored after completing a CLTCC and NSU advanced manufacturing technician program.
Judge Elizabeth Pickett of Many was turned to her position at the Third Circuit Court of Appeal without opposition after qualifying ended on July 22.
Verity Gentry was named judge-elect after receiving no opposition during qualifying.
An article in the Index reported that 170 bags of school supplies and books were distributed at the Back-to-School Rally on July 30. Mary Gore called it the most successful giveaway in recent years.
Sabine Parish was under a burn ban due to recent weather conditions.
The Rising Sun Youth Group learned traditional Native American tamale-making skills at Bub-T’s Tamale House.
The life of 19-yearold Jack B. Dobbs of Converse was claimed during an automobile accident on Highway 174.
Dixie Stems by Cally held a ribbon cutting on their new florist shop. It is operated by Cally Killingsworth.
Bobby Ray Bufkin was arrested for theft from a Chesapeake Energy site. Items stolen from Entergy were returned after Adam Lightfoot of Many was arrested in their theft.
Aaron Blye Simon of Estherwood was arrested by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office after receiving information with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Intelligence Unit. The fugitive was arrested on charges of aggravated crimes against nature, video voyeurism, and impeding or injuring witnesses.
Bob Fleener was announced as new pastor of Alford Heights Baptist Church.
A story by local historian Rickey Robertson told horse tales of the U.S. Cavalry in 1941 Louisiana.
A front page story on the Index reported how a number of angry locals addressed the Sabine Parish Police Jury during a recent meeting.
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church of Many planned a fishing tournament for September 24.
St. Denis Fest at Laughing Sam’s Discs in Natchitoches featured a number of Sabine musicians including Derrick McLendon, Cole Stephens, and Dan Chilwell.
September
The town of Many added four animal control officers to its staff.
NSU student Wesley Jordan of Robeline received the Lott Oil Co. Scholarship.
Benny Bell qualified for the Sabine Parish School Board Dist. 9 position.
Louisiana officials announced $35,000,000 in broadband grants for 10 parishes, including Sabine.
Verity Gentry was sworn in as judge on Sept. 6.
Ronald Brandon was named the 2022 Tamale Fiesta King.
Kassie Malmay Thomas was recognized for professionalism during a recent School Board meeting. She was honored due to her professional response to a medical emergency on her bus.
Mayor Robert Hable recognized Constitution Week.
The Many Tigers football team moved to 4-0 on the season as the defeat of Newman Greenies and Arch Manning brought the team national exposure.
October
Central Sabine Fire graduated nine firefighters from their in-house academy.
The Index published their annual Zwolle Tamale Fiesta special edition in anticipation of the beloved festival.
Damien Medlock was sentenced in federal court to 151 months in prison and five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Oilmen’s Bass Classic donated $4,000 to local Shriners.
A number of children were highlighted in the Library’s program for reading to children.
The Many Tigers continued their march to an undefeated season with a win over Winnfield.
Zachary Remedies was named to the NSU Homecoming Court.
Fort Fest was coming up at Ft. Jesup State Historical Site.
A meeting instituted plans to combat truancy.
Cypress Bend was under renovation and planned to offer reimagined experiences soon.
November
An article in the Index started off by stating that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers over $91 million annually.
Dr. Jeffrey L. Evans Jr of Mansfield and Debra E. Craig of Converse were each indicted by a federal grnd jury for illegally obtaining and distributing controlled substances.
Huey Malmay was recognized as Outstanding Louisiana Logger.
The Many Tigers continued winning after facing Lakeview.
Weyerhaeuser awarded $60,000 in grants to local organizations and high schools.
Walter P. Williams Sr., 90, was recognized for his service to his country and church.
Louisiana Sen. Louie Bernard was chosen to serve as Many Christmas Parade Grand Marshal.
Cypress Bend make the change into its holiday look and were offering nightly Christmas activities.
The Sabine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution rededicated the Many Veterans Park on Nov. 11.
I.D. Bostian was set to serve as Honorary Grand Marshal of the upcoming Many Christmas Parade. Victoria Gaspard was named Rising Star.
December
The Many Tigers were headed to the Superdome for the fourth year in a row after a win over the St. James Wildcats.
Sabine Index Editor Daniel Jones reviewed “Fort Jesup – A History” by Scott DeBose.
“Shop with a Cop” was coming to Many Walmart.
Warren Meadows set a date for their annual “Tree of Remembrance” ceremony.
The Many Tigers became the undefeated state champions in Non-Select District III playoffs.
A wreath laying ceremony in conjunction with Wreaths Across America at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Matea Ferguson represented the southeastern region of the United States, the state of Louisiana, Sabine Parish, and the Choctaw- Apache Tribe of Ebarb in Las Vegas for the 35th Annual Intertribal Agricultural Conference.
Ebarb announced their 2022-2023 Homecoming Court.
Sabine Early Childhood Network earned the state’s top ranking