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Results 1 - 20 of 162 in Quitman, LA

  1. OEDC transition moves forwardRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Ouachita Citizen

    ... is led by Todd Perry, West Monroe; James Moore, Monroe; James Davison, Ruston; former Senate President Randy Ewing, Quitman; Elton Kennedy, Mer Rouge; and CenturyTel CEO Glen Post. So far, the group has contracted two consulting firms to recruit a ...

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    Related Topix: Marketing, West Monroe, LA, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, Mer Rouge, LA, CenturyTel, Monroe, LA

  2. In briefRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | News-Star

    ... Professional development classes and a board meeting are scheduled for Saturday. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, will greet attendees. Ray Ann Mitchell of the International Reading Association will speak on 'Response to Intervention,' a hot ...

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    Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

  3. Reading group to host meetings at Atrium

    Thursday Jul 17 | News-Star

    ... Professional development classes and a board meeting are scheduled for Saturday. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, will greet attendees. Ray Ann Mitchell with the International Reading Association will give a talk on "Response to ...

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    Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

  4. Latest Qualifying NewsRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | KALB-TV Alexandria

    ... Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson; William Jefferson, D-New Orleans; Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville; Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman; Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette; and Cazayoux, D-New Roads. The seventh seat is open because Republican U.S. Representative ...

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  5. Qualifying ends for fall electionsRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | KTBS-TV Shreveport

    ... D-Shreveport; and attorney Jeff Thompson, R-Bossier City. McCrery is backing Thompson. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, drew once challenger for the 5th Congressional District, which includes northeast Louisiana: Republican Andrew Clack of ...

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    Related Topix: US News, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, Jim McCrery, Republican, US House of Representatives

  6. Landrieu, Kennedy sign up for Senate raceRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | KATC-TV Lafayette

    ... Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson; William Jefferson, D-New Orleans; Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville; Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman; Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette; and Don Cazayoux, D-New Roads. The seventh seat is open because Republican U.S. ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election

  7. Efforts to establish regional economic development organization pick up steamRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | Ouachita Citizen

    ... They are Ouachita Parish businessman James Moore; James Davison of Ruston; former Senate President Randy Ewing of Quitman; Elton Kennedy of Mer Rouge; and CenturyTel CEO Glen Post. Perry said he was impressed with the level of interest ...

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    Related Topix: Louisiana, Ruston, LA, Mer Rouge, LA, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, CenturyTel, Monroe, LA

  8. 2nd day of qualifying draws more candidates in judicial elections

    Thursday Jul 10 | KTBS-TV Shreveport

    ... to run for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim McCrery. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, filed to run for re-election in the 5th Congressional District, which includes northeast Louisiana. Retired judge Charles Scott ...

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    Related Topix: Bossier City, LA, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Jim McCrery, Republican, US House of Representatives, Shreveport, LA

  9. Republican Alexander signs up for re-electionRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | KLFY-TV Lafayette

    ... this year. Candidates' sign-up period for the fall election cycle began Wednesday. Alexander, a Republican from Quitman, sent a staffer to Baton Rouge to fill out the paperwork. The congressional elections will be held in a closed party primary ...

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    Related Topix: Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

  10. Candidates file for congressional, judicial electionsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | KTBS-TV Shreveport

    ... to run for the congressional seat being vacated by longtime Congressman Jim McCrery. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, filed to run for re-election in the 5th Congressional District, which includes northeast Louisiana. Candidates' sign-up ...

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    Related Topix: Bossier City, LA, Shreveport, LA, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Jim McCrery, Republican, US House of Representatives

  11. Election Sign-ups Begin

    Wednesday Jul 9 | TheNewOrleansChannel

    ... this year. Candidates' sign-up period for the fall election cycle began Wednesday. Alexander, a Republican from Quitman, sent a staffer to Baton Rouge to fill out the paperwork. The congressional elections will be held in a closed party primary ...

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    Related Topix: Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

  12. Candidate sign-up period begins across Louisiana todayRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | News-Star

    ... be hard-fought. Two incumbents are expected to attract little organized opposition: U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, in the 5th District covering central and northeast Louisiana; and U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville, in the 3rd ...

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  13. Clack to face AlexanderRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | News-Star

    ... from Richland Parish, has established a Web site (www.andrewclack.com) saying he will challenge Alexander, R-Quitman. Clack's Web site said he operates a small family farm in Richland and is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. ...

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  14. Fall ushers season of political operaRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 6 | News-Star

    ... 'She has exercised that power, and people have taken notice,' Pinsonat said. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, has no declared opponents yet. However, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been recruiting state Rep. Rick Gallot, ...

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  15. In briefRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 28 | News-Star

    District staff for U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, will hold satellite office hours in July according to the following schedule.

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  16. OEDC agrees to disband; organization to donate assets to new allianceRead the original story

    Thursday Jun 26 | Ouachita Citizen

    ... led by Ouachita Parish businessman James Moore, James Davison of Ruston, former Senate President Randy Ewing of Quitman, Elton Kennedy of Mer Rouge and CenturyTel CEO Glen Post. The structure of the new organization will include five representatives ...

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  17. Local golf: Cotton Stakes qualifying begins todayRead the original story

    Tuesday Jun 24 | News-Star

    ... of local prep golfers, Tanner McDonald of Ouachitia Christian and Will Ticheli of West Monroe, along with former Quitman standout Clay Shovan. Top LSU golfers here this week include 2005 state junior champ Andrew Loupe, John Peterson and Austin ...

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  18. Karen Petrus returns home to talk about new book

    Jun 20, 2008 | News-Star

    Karen now lives in Quitman, La with her husband Joe. Windows will continue to have books as they last and can order one if they run out.

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  19. Board to decide OEDC's fateRead the original story

    Jun 18, 2008 | Ouachita Citizen

    ... Parish businessmen James Moore and Todd Perry, James Davison of Ruston, former Senate President Randy Ewing of Quitman, Elton Kennedy of Mer Rouge and CenturyTel CEO Glen Post. Perry confirmed he will be on hand for next week's OEDC board meeting ...

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    Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Ruston, LA, Mer Rouge, LA, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, CenturyTel, Louisiana

  20. In briefRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2008 | News-Star

    ... there is no cost to attend. For more information, call Rod Washington at 329-2231. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, announced Monday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will award a $42,750 grant to the Jonesboro Airport. The funding ...

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    Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Jonesboro, LA, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives