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1. 'Uncle Jack' not coming back to Natchitoches

   1 hr ago | The Town Talk

   "Uncle Jack" won't be returning to Natchitoches. The city of Natchitoches had inquired about having the cast-iron statue of "Uncle Jack" -- which the city said is "the first known statue of a black man in the United States" -- returned to the city.

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2. 'Colored Glass' examines life in the 1950s

   5 hrs ago | The Daily Advertiser

   ... Book Rack in Bossier City. You can also read more about Farrington at www.bermudaspinners.com. Mark Kerry of Natchitoches has published Tigers of the Tigris: An American Advisor's Journey Through Culture, Religion and Intrigue in Building the Iraqi ...

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   Related Topix: Louisiana, Bossier City, LA, Shreveport, LA

3. Regional Briefs: Air Force general to speak at veterans event today

   3 hrs ago | Shreveport Times

   ... U.S. Army. Others will share their perspectives of their time away from home as well as those who stayed home. Natchitoches Natchitoches to host vintage aircraft exhibit NATCHITOCHES - Historic warbirds and classic vintage aircraft will be on ...

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4. Community Briefly: Fleming to have town hall meetings this week

   3 hrs ago | Shreveport Times

   ... John Fleming has announced he will host four town hall meetings next week. They are: n 2 p.m. Thursday at the Natchitoches Event Center, 750 2nd St., in Natchitoches. n 6:30 p.m. Thursday in LSU-Shreveport's Theater, Bronson Hall, Room No. 316, One ...

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5. Regional Briefs: Boogie on the Bricks returns to Natchitoches tonight

   Yesterday | Shreveport Times

   A free concert and street dance featuring Boomerang will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today on Front Street in Natchitoches after Northwestern State University's home football game against Southeastern.

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6. Byrd closes season with rout

   Friday | The Shreveport Times

   Thursday night was Erin Smith's turn in Byrd's big-play machine. A week after Gary Mayberry averaged 40-plus yards per carry, Smith broke off two huge first-half runs, setting the tone for Byrd's 51-7 romp over Natchitoches Central at Lee Hedges Stadium.

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   Related Topix: High School Football, Louisiana High School Football

7. Highway funding falls far short of Cenla's needs

   Thursday | The Town Talk

   ... committees to hear feedback on project needs in DOTD District 8, which encompasses Rapides, Avoyelles, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant and Vernon parishes. "We have identified $250 million of projects in the Eighth District, and we receive about ...

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8. Dawn, Nov. 28, 1729: Gunfire heralds Natchez Massacre

   Thursday Nov 5 | Concordia Sentinel

   ... because it purported that they too -- all the French settlers throughout North America, New Orleans, Mobile, Natchitoches, the Illinois -- could soon be subject to similar attacks by Indians who were far superior in numbers and thus able to carry ...

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   Related Topix: Natchez, LA, New Orleans, LA

9. The Top Ten Scenic Drives in the US: Part 3 the South and the Southwest

   Thursday Nov 5 | Associated Content

   ... cited by National Georgrpahic Traveler as one of it's top destinations. 6. Crane River Road Drive . Starting in Natchitoches (site of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias ) and traveling to Natchez first on Route 1 south and then 494 E you wil find some of ...

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10. LSMSA meeting for prospective new 10th, 11th, and 12th graders is today, Nov. 5

    Thursday Nov 5 | The Town Talk

    ... school for advanced 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in Louisiana and is located at 715 University Parkway in Natchitoches. The current student body comes from all across Louisiana. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend LSMSA. There is ...

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11. Women's College Soccer: Bobcats draw top seed at SLC

    Wednesday Nov 4 | San Marcos Daily Record

    Texas State earned the No. 1 seed in this week's Southland Conference Women's Soccer Championship Tournament which begins Thursday at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex in Natchitoches, La.

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12. Northwestern State University Set To Host National Guard College Fishng Texas Regional Championship

    Wednesday Nov 4 | FishingWorld

    14-16 for its $100,000 Texas Regional Championship, where college teams compete for a top award of $50,000. Teams representing 18 universities will take off from the public boat ramp on Sibley Lake located at 2019 Texas Street in Natchitoches, La., at 7 each morning.

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13. Texarkana band wins weekend competition

    Wednesday Nov 4 | The Shreveport Times

    NATCHITOCHES - Pleasant Grove High School of Texarkana, Texas, was named the Grand Champion Band Saturday at the 21st Annual Northwestern State University Marching Contest at Turpin Stadium, a release posted on the NSU Web site says.

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14. Outdoor briefs: Student to present prairie chicken program

    Wednesday Nov 4 | The Shreveport Times

    ... the Red River due to high water. Daily takeoffs are at 7 a.m. at the public boat ramp at 2019 Texas St. in Natchitoches with the daily weigh-ins at 4 p.m. at NSU. The Reel Life Festival, which features the National Guard Warrior Challenge, will be ...

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15. Boogie on the Bricks is Nov. 7 in Natchitoches

    Tuesday Nov 3 | The Town Talk

    After the Northwestern State University home football game Saturday, enjoy a free concert and street dance in downtown Natchitoches.

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16. Pence Leads Trio Of Bearkats Earning All SLC Soccer Honors w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 3 | KBTX-TV Bryan

    ... Conference post-season tournament berth. The Bearkats will face UTSA in the first round Thursday at 7 p.m. in Natchitoches, LA. The tournament semi-finals will be Friday night and the finals will be played Sunday at 1 p.m. Winner of the Southland ...

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17. Ouachita Parish 'most entertaining' at marching band competition in Natchitoches

    Tuesday Nov 3 | News-Star

    Ouachita Parish High School's marching band was honored for having the Most Entertaining Show at the 21st Annual Northwestern State University Marching Contest in Natchitoches on Saturday.

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18. LSMSA meeting for prospective new 10th, 11th, and 12th graders is Thursday, Nov. 5

    Tuesday Nov 3 | The Town Talk

    ... school for advanced 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in Louisiana and is located at 715 University Parkway in Natchitoches. The current student body comes from all across Louisiana. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend LSMSA. There is ...

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19. Boogie on the Bricks on Nov. 7

    Tuesday Nov 3 | The Town Talk

    After the Northwestern home football game on Saturday, enjoy a free concert and street dance in downtown Natchitoches. 9 comments

20. Kats beat Sugar bears

    Tuesday Nov 3 | Houstonian

    ... off UCA till the whistle, making the final score 4-2. With their win, the Bearkats qualify for the playoffs in Natchitoches, LA, beginning Nov. 5.

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