BOM Bank was proud to make a donation to the Sabine Parish School Board in recognition of the 2026 Principal, Teacher, and Bus Driver of the Year recipients! As part of this special recognition, BOM Bank provided an iPad for the recipients to celebrate their dedication and impact on students and schools throughout Sabine Parish. Pictured left to right: BOM’s Linda Guay and Marina Blaine.

BOM Bank was proud to make a donation to the Sabine Parish School Board in recognition of the 2026 Principal, Teacher, and Bus Driver of the Year recipients! As part of this special recognition, BOM Bank provided an iPad for the recipients to celebrate their dedication and impact on students and schools throughout Sabine Parish. Pictured left to right: BOM’s Linda Guay and Marina Blaine.

BOM reognizes exceptional school performance

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July 15th, 2026
BOM Bank was proud to make a donation to the Sabine Parish School Board in recognition of the 2026...
Three incoming Northwestern State University freshmen anglers were awarded Dylan Kyle Poche scholarships to compete with the NSU Fishing Team. From left are NSU President James Genovese, Shelley Poche, Michael Watkins, Adelyn Parr, Eli Lockart and Burt Poche.

Three incoming Northwestern State University freshmen anglers were awarded Dylan Kyle Poche scholarships to compete with the NSU Fishing Team. From left are NSU President James Genovese, Shelley Poche, Michael Watkins, Adelyn Parr, Eli Lockart and Burt Poche.

Poche Foundation supports NSU anglers and Cure Sanfilippo Foundation

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July 15th, 2026
For the past decade the Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Foundation has supported Northwestern State...
Completing the training were Deputies Brett M Basco, Weston L Birdwell, Ideshia J Crawford, Collin T Durr, Chasity E Greene, Ricky L Hall, Gabriel M Hardy, Melliody L Hollins, Laten L Phillips, Royce A Rodgers, Jacob W Sepulvado, Kristian N Welch, and Matt Campbell.

Completing the training were Deputies Brett M Basco, Weston L Birdwell, Ideshia J Crawford, Collin T Durr, Chasity E Greene, Ricky L Hall, Gabriel M Hardy, Melliody L Hollins, Laten L Phillips, Royce A Rodgers, Jacob W Sepulvado, Kristian N Welch, and Matt Campbell.

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Sheriff holds P.O.S.T. Level 3 certification course; recognizes multiple graduates

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July 8th, 2026
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and Warden Berlion Sweet announce the first ever P.O.S.T.
Musician Geno Delafose will be among those performing at the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Photo by Masahiro Sumori.

Musician Geno Delafose will be among those performing at the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Photo by Masahiro Sumori.

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Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to celebrate “America, the Beautiful”

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July 8th, 2026
The 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 18, in the...
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Rivers sought by Sheriff’s Office

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July 1st, 2026
As of press time on June 26, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking Caden Cash Rivers of...
Fiddlers, from left, Gina Forsyth, Clancey Stewart and Joe Suchanek at the “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” program held Saturday at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. The program was sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University to promote the annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship which will be held in Natchitoches on July 18. Photo by Christina Brown.

Fiddlers, from left, Gina Forsyth, Clancey Stewart and Joe Suchanek at the “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” program held Saturday at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. The program was sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University to promote the annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship which will be held in Natchitoches on July 18. Photo by Christina Brown.

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Clancey Stewart celebrates folk fiddling at Baton Rouge festival

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June 24th, 2026
Attendees at the Louisiana Folklife Center program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest!