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Forbes recognizes Edward Jones Financial Advisor in top ranking
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wil Adams of Natchitoches has been named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Louisiana ranking by Forbes and SHOOK(r) Research. The ranking recognizes financial advisors younger than 40 who have at least four years of experience.Adams has served investors locally for 13 years. He leads a branch team that includes Shawn Daily, Mary Durham…
Hospital board of commissioners appoints new member
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is pleased to announce that Henry T. Moffett has been appointed to the NRMC Board of Commissioners.The seven-member Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Parish President to govern and provide direction to the health system. The Board of Commissioners ensures legal and regulatory compliance and is responsible for the oversight of hospital…
CEO says technology manager is rock of Outpatient Medical Center
When Kazue Seo introduces herself, she usually gives people a tip on how to pronounce her name “Its pronounced like the big bridge down south: Causeway” Kazue has worked at Outpatient Medical Center for seven years. “Kazue is the rock of OMC,” said OMC’s CEO, Dr. Mark Guidry, “For seven years she has dedicated to OMC’s healthcare mission, working behind the scenes to keep our computer equipment…
Northwestern head softball coach completes her staff
First-year Northwestern State softball head coach Jenny Fuller completed her coaching staff with the announcement of three new members.Brad Fuller, husband of Jenny, joins the staff as the Demons’ associate head coach while Paxtyn Hayes, a former player for the Fullers at Pittsburg State, and Nicky Dawson, a Baylor softball alum like Jenny, will be serve as assistants.Brad is a nine-year coaching…
Daugherty Aims to Get Red Devils Back to Winner’s Circle
Special to VPJ by DANIEL GREEN, L.S.W.A./BWS Sports. Pickering head coach John Daugherty can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even though the Pickering Red Devils are mired in a 31-game losing streak, Daugherty has watched his young squad gain more strength in the weightroom, while also growing in numbers as he now has 30 players on the squad. He has also seen a positive attitude throughout the summer 7-on-7 season and in preseason workouts.
Historical Unveiling in Florien, Louisiana
History lovers in the area will note a special occasion Saturday, August 31 at 2 p.m. The Village of Florien and the Sabine Neutral Strip Historical Foundation invites you to join them for the unveiling of a historical marker to commemorate the “Freestate of Sabine”. The unveiling will...
‘Cajuns and Cowboys’ compete at annual rabbit show in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - An unusual battle for supremacy between neighboring states is underway over the next two days in East Texas. It’s a battle of rabbits, and the combatants are anxiously awaiting the start. The annual “Cajuns and Cowboys Showdown Rabbit Show” is going on at Maude Cobb in Longview.
Three Acadiana men sentenced in federal court for kidnapping scheme stretching to Los Angeles
Three Acadiana men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a kidnapping scheme that reached from Los Angeles to Louisiana. Cody Lajohn Williams, 31, of Breaux Bridge; Drapper Lavar Anthony Jr., 27, of Youngsville; and Joseph Lawrence Harrison, 27, of St. Martinville, were identified as members of the ATM Gang during a multi-agency press conference Friday at the federal courthouse in Lafayette.
Watch: Kevin Wilson And Kirk Francis After Tulsa's Season Opening Win
Kirk Francis threw four touchdowns to lead Tulsa to a 62-28 victory over Northwestern State in their season opener on Thursday. Coach Kevin Wilson was pleased, but noted there is still a lot of work to do. "We have a chance to be much better," said Wilson. "I hope those guys see there is a lot to clean up and we can play so much better."
Slidell boy injured on Father’s Day heads home after 76 days in hospital
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - Grayson Manning, a 12-year-old from Slidell who was struck by a truck on Father’s Day, has taken a major step in his recovery. On Friday, Aug. 30, after 76 days in the hospital, Manning walked out unassisted, ready to return home. Manning’s family shared the...
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular session in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics. Jackson’s first bill reduces how […]
Pineville announces new apartment complex under construction
PINEVILLE, La. - The city of Pineville has announced a new apartment complex is on the way. Live Oak Village Apartments will be located off of Highway 28 East, just past Fire Station #4 and Pineville's elevated water storage tank. Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree says the development by Hughes Spellings...
Karin Jaffie advocates for Chuckwalla National Monument preservation
Karin Jaffie recently gave a presentation at the Morning Insights event about the movement to establish and protect the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. This initiative aims to preserve the cultural, historical, and recreational significance of the Bradshaw Trail National Back Country Byway. Attendees were encouraged to support the efforts to create the Chuckwalla National Monument. The next Morning Insights event will take place next month.
Cancer Screening Mobile Unit to make stop in Rapides Parish
ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Cenla Medication Access Program’s Cancer Screening Mobile Unit will visit Rapides Parish on September 17 and 18 to offer free breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screenings for eligible Central Louisiana residents. The mobile unit will be located in the parking lot of the Rapides Parish...
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
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