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Northwestern State’s Class of 2024 Long Purple Line Induction – Athletic Ties Galore!
Northwestern State's 2024 Long Purple Line induction ceremony will honor four individuals with direct ties to the Northwestern State Athletic Department out of six total inductees. This year's class brings the total number of Long Purple Line honorees to 152. State of Play. The induction ceremony will take place at...
Folk Festival will feature Bluesman Sonny Gullage
Following a family line of musical genius ranging from Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter to grandmother and gospel recording artist, Sister Alberta Gullage, and bassist father, Tony Gullage, who has performed with many well-known musical greats, such as Henry Butler, emerges Sonny Gullage. Sonny is taking the industry by storm, reviving the passion and excitement of the Blues with his smooth voice and charismatic performances. Natchitoches welcomes Sonny to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival stage July 20th in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum.
Hot for one more day before storms arrive tonight
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Partly cloudy skies are ahead for the ArkLaTex on Wednesday during the day. Rain showers are then expected to come into the region tonight mainly across NE TX and SW AR. High temperatures reach into the mid to upper 90′s with feels like temps getting back up to above 100 degrees.
Fire hydrant flush scheduled for July 16-26
Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system from July 16-26 in the following areas:. The purpose of this process is to clean out the water lines. Please be aware, that hydrants are fully opened when performing these tests and may stir up sediment in the City’s waterlines.
NSU’s Fry filled with gratitude, surrounded by family and friends at All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas – David Fry is still amazed by his journey from Northwestern State to the major leagues. So it’s even more surreal that 14 months later, he’s in Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game tonight. The call that summoned Fry to join Cleveland in New York...
NSU ‘Demons on Location’ community service
Sorting, packaging and distributing food items to hundreds on July 13, members of the Northwestern State University football team volunteered at the Cane River Food Pantry to assist with the monthly distribution activity for eligible Natchitoches Parish residents. “We are aggressively helping to build great leaders on-and-off of the football...
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results & Overall Standings
Week 4: The Snow Cone Showdown Heats Up in Southwest Louisiana!. The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 4 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
Louisiana Assistant Adjutant General achieves one-star rank
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard...
R&B in the Park Results in Shooting
Winnfield, LA—-What started out as a community event of Rhythm and Blues and barbeque event ended in the shooting of a local man. On Sunday night, July 7, the event was held at the Luckey Street baseball park. At approximately 10:00 pm a call was received by police dispatch of a fight in the park. While responding, Sgt Triplett of the Winnfield Police Department heard shots being fired from that direction. He then observed several people scattering from the intersection of Luckey and Thompson Streets, about 2 blocks from the event. As he arrived at that location, a b/m subject was being loaded into a private car and was taken to the Winn Parish Hospital with gunshot wounds. Sgt Triplett called for a mobilization of off-duty officers and back up from the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office as the crowd of over 200 people were causing chaos trying to leave all at the same time, contaminating any time of crime scene which had not been determined at the time.
City Police Show Week 6 Bench Warrant List
Winnfield City Police remind residents there are 3 ways to take care of a bench warrant:. Traffic Charges have resulted in your license being suspended. Some dates are Arraignment, Trial, or Sentence Review. Go by the City Court Clerk’s office at 113 E Main Street, meet with Cash Melville, City...
Montana Wanted Person Arrested in Winnfield
Winnfield, LA—-The Winnfield Police Department was contacted by a Detective from the Bozeman, Montana Police Department that they had information that a wanted person from their jurisdiction was in the Winnfield area. The department received faxed copies of felony warrants issued by the 18th Judicial District Court of the State of Montana, for the County of Gallatin for several charges.
Brendan Thomas Speaks of Church Ministry to Kiwanis
Kiwanian Brendan Thomas who is Student Pastor at First Baptist Church, Winnfield spoke to the Kiwanis Club, Tuesday, July 16. He is a local in that he grew up in Dodson and graduated from Dodson High School. His mother’s family has been in Dodson since the Civil War according to...
Second Annual Winnfield FFA Open Car Show Registration Begins
Winnfield FFA is excited to announce the second annual Open Car Show!. All cars are welcome! The event will take place, August 17th, beginning at 8AM at Winnfield Senior High School!. Come join us as we raise money to help cover our travel costs through the year! Cars, Awards, Food,...
Friends of the NRA Fundraiser Coming Next Week
Thursday, July 25th, Friends of the NRA will gather within the Winnfield Civic Center (located at 2000 S Jones St) beginning at 5:30 PM. Friends of NRA is a 100-percent volunteer-driven fundraising organization benefiting The NRA Foundation, whose funding supports programs and activities that promote safe and responsible firearms ownership. Event activities will include auctions, games, raffles and more!
This & That…Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Hall Summit City Hall office will be closed July 18 & 19. It will reopen July 22. Red River Parish 4-H will hold a culinary workshop on July 29 from 8am – 2pm at the 4-H Office. The cost is $10 to participate. Sign up today by calling the office at 318.932.4342.
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