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Natchitoches, LA News Archives for April 2008

Apr 30, 2008 | KALB-TV Alexandria

Natchitoches Man Arrested for Hit and Run

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested a Natchitoches man in connection with an incident that occurred on April 25, 2008. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Apr 30, 2008 | The Shreveport Times

Briefs: SRAC schedules grant workshops for area

Grant applications and grant workshops are available through Shreveport Regional Arts Council for art programs and organizations in Caddo, DeSoto, Sabine, Webster, Lincoln, Bienville, Red River, Natchitoches ... via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Claiborne, LA, Minden, LA, Mansfield, LA, Shreveport, LA

Mon Apr 28, 2008

4 WWL-TV

La. Board of Regents wants to raise the price of state colleges

“We support and stand behind this bill wholeheartedly because we know what increased funding will do for our institutions”

College students around Louisiana could face larger tuition costs that steadily increase for four years, if lawmakers agree to a bill approved Tuesday by the House Education Committee. via 4 WWL-TV

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

Sat Apr 26, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

DA Van Kyzar released opinion on shooting death.

“According to the autopsy report, he died as a result of one of the gunshot wounds”

Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Van Kyzar released an opinion Wednesday clearing Natchitoches and Red River police officers and sheriff's deputies from any criminal wrongdoing in connection with the ... via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Opinion

Thu Apr 24, 2008

New York Times

Hearing for polygamist children grinds to a halt

A court hearing to decide the fates of hundreds of children seized from a polygamist retreat ground to a halt almost as soon as it began Thursday as hundreds of lawyers demanded to study the first piece of ... via New York Times

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Tue Apr 22, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

Retiring Dean Receives Honor

“He will retire this summer following a very accomplished and successful 40 year career at Northwestern, and we look forward to his continued involvement with the College and University.”

Northwestern State University President Dr. Randall J. Webb awarded an Nth Degree to Dr. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Related Topix: Advertising, Creole, LA

Sun Apr 20, 2008

The Daily Advertiser

C'est Vrai: Diocese formation took a few centuries

Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. visit almost exactly coincides with the 215th anniversary of the creation of the Diocese of Louisiana and the Two Floridas. via The Daily Advertiser

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Fri Apr 18, 2008

Times-Picayune

St. John school reaches accreditation

“This is the beginning of greatness”

Garyville/Mount Airy Math and Science Magnet School became the first St. John the Baptist Parish public elementary school to be accredited Thursday. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: Garyville, LA

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Corsicana Daily Sun

When something old becomes new

“Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

We were on a weekend trip to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Although we were going back to a quaint town we had visited many times, we were staying at a bed & breakfast we had never been to before. via Corsicana Daily Sun

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Mon Apr 14, 2008

News-Star

Jimmie Davis: Not taller than trees, but ...

“It's going to be another civil war.”

Jimmie Davis is one of the most corrupt and colorful governors in a Louisiana history uniquely marked by corruption and colorful characters. via News-Star

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Related Topix: Journalism, Sunshine, LA, Flora, LA, Louisiana, Shreveport Metro

Sat Apr 12, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Regional Briefs: NSU offering noncredit courses this month

NATCHITOCHES - Classes about floral design, personal finance, photography and grant writing will be offered this month through Northwestern State University's Office of Electronic and Continuing Education. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts, Electronic, Basic

Thu Apr 10, 2008

KTBS

Body found in Cane River is identified

Created: April 7, 2008 10:08 AM Modified: April 7, 2008 10:08 AM A body found floating in the Cane River in Natchitoches Parish last week has been identified as a man who had been reported missing in February. via KTBS

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Tue Apr 08, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra

NATCHITOCHES Composer Conni Ellisor will be the composer-in-residence at Northwestern State University April 13-15. The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will perform several works by Ellisor in a ... via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Related Topix: Flora, LA, Arts, Opera, Symphony

Sun Apr 06, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana Gov. Jindal Picks Museum Board

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced seven new appointments and four reappointments to the Board of Directors for the Louisiana State Museum . via BayouBuzz.com

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Fri Apr 04, 2008

KATC-TV Lafayette

Natchitoches man convicted of fatally shooting woman in 2005

A 50-year-old Natchitoches Parish man has been found guilty of negligent homicide in Natchitoches District Court. via KATC-TV Lafayette

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Thu Apr 03, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

Governor Jindal Appoints Election Supervisors

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to Parish Boards of Election Supervisors, which supervises the preparation and the conduct of elections within parishes. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Related Topix: Jonesville, LA, Minden, LA

Tue Apr 01, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Body found in Cane River

A body believed to be that of an elderly Natchitoches man who had been missing for two months has been found in the Cane River. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

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