Sabine Parish Journal

26/06/2024

A collection of paintings and drawings by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael David Elvestrom will be on exhibit at Northwestern State University’s Orville Hanchey Gallery through mid-July. The well-known Natchitoches artist will be honored with a reception at the gallery from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 28. The public is invited, and guests are encouraged to attend in costume. The exhibit is taking place in advance of Brother Michael David’s departure from Natchitoches after having been a fixture of the town’s art and culture scene for decades. ...

A collection of paintings and drawings by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael David Elvestrom will be on exhibit at Northwestern State University’s Orville Hanchey Gallery through mid-July. The we…

26/06/2024

Acclaimed sportswriter Scott Rabalais joins Billy West Live to talk about his upcoming book “100 Years in Valley” about LSU’s Tiger Stadium

Acclaimed sportswriter Scott Rabalais joins Billy West Live to talk about his upcoming book “100 Years in Valley” about LSU’s Tiger Stadium

26/06/2024

Dr. Julie Evans, Ph.D. In 1990 Julie Evans gained employment with Winn Parish School Board as school bus driver for Calvin High School. The position was perfect. “I brought my kids to school and home again,” said Evans as she laughed. “I always knew they arrived safely”. Julie retired after 23 years of service to fulfill the requirements of a higher education. ...

Dr. Julie Evans, Ph.D. In 1990 Julie Evans gained employment with Winn Parish School Board as school bus driver for Calvin High School. The position was perfect. “I brought my kids to school and ho…

26/06/2024

By Doug De Graffenried You can’t drive forward while looking in a rear-view mirror. You can try and some do. Ministers spend a great deal of time in a car driving to various places. I enjoy my automotive world. With technology, I can hear the phone ring despite playing my radio loud enough to change my heart rhythm. I play the radio so loud because I don’t hear well after all these years of playing the radio very loud in my car....

By Doug De Graffenried You can’t drive forward while looking in a rear-view mirror. You can try and some do. Ministers spend a great deal of time in a car driving to various places. I enjoy my auto…

26/06/2024

I believe 2016 was the last time Toledo Bend was on fire. Well, 2024 has been very similar to that year so far. The Bend is once again an awesome fishery that is putting out not only quality bass, but bass over 10 pounds. This past May during the Bob Sealy Big Bass Splash was the proof that anglers are embracing....

I believe 2016 was the last time Toledo Bend was on fire. Well, 2024 has been very similar to that year so far. The Bend is once again an awesome fishery that is putting out not only quality bass, …

26/06/2024

Doris LynchJune 25, 2024Arrangements TBA Evelyn Dorsey RemoJune 23, 2024Service: Saturday, June 29 at 2 pm in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Natchitoches Tim Marcus MooreAugust 11, 2006 – June 12, 2024Service: Friday, June 28 at 12:30 am at the House of Refuge Church just off Hwy. 71 in the Town of Campti

Doris LynchJune 25, 2024Arrangements TBA Evelyn Dorsey RemoJune 23, 2024Service: Saturday, June 29 at 2 pm in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Natchitoches Tim Marcus MooreAugust 11, 2…

19/06/2024

Hundreds of kids who dream of playing in the pros – or, kids who just love to play – are registered for the already filled-to-capacity free New Orleans Saints & Pelicans/Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Junior Training Camp on Saturday morning on the Northwestern State campus in Natchitoches. The JTC annually provides two hours of full throttle fun alongside Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame members and NSU coaches, and staff from the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans community relations department....

Hundreds of kids who dream of playing in the pros – or, kids who just love to play – are registered for the already filled-to-capacity free New Orleans Saints & Pelicans/Louisiana Sports Hall o…

19/06/2024

At 9:52am on Monday, June 17th, 911 dispatchers took a call regarding a water rescue on a property owned by International Paper. At the time of the call it was reported one male individual in a boat had been in or under the water for several minutes, Sheriff Richardson said in a news release. The DeSoto Sheriff Water Rescue and DeSoto FIRE/EMS were dispatched and located the male drowning victim....

19/06/2024

Red River Jr. High Assistant Principal Nicolette Doughty was arrested on May 24, 2024, on charges of extortion. In a subsequent public records request, the Journal acquired the incident report and learned that the complaint lists Doughty as making verbal threats to have several staff members lose their teaching licenses and have the Red River Parish School Board investigated by the Louisiana Department of Education if she received a disciplinary write-up for her negligence during school testing April 22-26, 2024....

Red River Jr. High Assistant Principal Nicolette Doughty was arrested on May 24, 2024, on charges of extortion. In a subsequent public records request, the Journal acquired the incident report and …

19/06/2024

The village of Robeline held a special meeting last Thursday to present the 2024-2025 Budget to the council and amend the 2023 budget. The proposition to add bathrooms in the village park was also presented. The council voted to amend the 2023 budget and to add bathrooms to the park. The village of Robeline will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m....

The village of Robeline held a special meeting last Thursday to present the 2024-2025 Budget to the council and amend the 2023 budget. The proposition to add bathrooms in the village park was also …

19/06/2024

By Doug De Graffenried This will give you an opportunity to think about things. The application will be personal and thoughtful. This is the story of a mountain climber, who wanted to climb the highest mountain in the land. He began his journey after decades of preparation. But since he wanted glory for himself, he decided to climb the mountain alone....

By Doug De Graffenried This will give you an opportunity to think about things. The application will be personal and thoughtful. This is the story of a mountain climber, who wanted to climb the hig…

19/06/2024

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The Healing Clinics is the number one choice for medical ma*****na evaluations in Louisiana. More than 40,000 satisfied patients. The Healing Clinics is the real deal when it comes to compassionate…

19/06/2024

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is extending the deadline to apply for the District Truancy & Attendance Officer position. The deadline to apply for the position is Thursday, June 20th. This is a 12 month position and they will be located at the Natchitoches Parish School Board’s Central Office location. Eligible applicants must have at least five years of experience in law enforcement....

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is extending the deadline to apply for the District Truancy & Attendance Officer position. The deadline to apply for the position is Thursday, June 20th. Th…

19/06/2024

Gett Thomas, a Vernon Parish native and graduate of Pickering High School, has been named the new boys’ basketball coach at Anacoco High School. Thomas spent the last five years as the head basketball coach and assistant football coach at Oakdale High. Thomas was an assistant coach for one year on the Northwestern State University basketball staff. He began his coaching path as an assistant football coach at Pickering for five years....

Gett Thomas, a Vernon Parish native and graduate of Pickering High School, has been named the new boys’ basketball coach at Anacoco High School. Thomas spent the last five years as the head basketb…

19/06/2024

Last week we covered some of the issues going on with anglers on our lakes and waterways. We talked about the confrontations taking place daily as guys compete for water space. Every angler, of course, wants an area of the lake to themselves. Twenty-five to 30 years ago, this might have been possible but not in 2024! Since the Covid pandemic, it is crazy how many people have taken to the outdoors, and specifically the water, for either fishing or just pleasure boating....

Last week we covered some of the issues going on with anglers on our lakes and waterways. We talked about the confrontations taking place daily as guys compete for water space. Every angler, of cou…

19/06/2024

By Brad Dison Jerome “Jerry” Silberman was born in 1933. When Jerry was eight years old, his mother had a heart attack. When she was well enough to return from the hospital, her doctor escorted her and Jerry’s father back to their home. This was in the era when doctors made house calls. The doctor made sure Jerry’s mother was comfortable in bed and gave Jerry’s father a few instructions. ...

By Brad Dison Jerome “Jerry” Silberman was born in 1933. When Jerry was eight years old, his mother had a heart attack. When she was well enough to return from the hospital, her doctor escorted h…

19/06/2024

Ronnie Wayne FreemanJune 7, 2024Service: Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 am at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home, located at 318 North St. in Natchitoches Gene Bartlett HaskinsDecember 21, 1942 — June 16, 2024Service: Wednesday, June 19 at 1 pm in the Marthaville Cemetery Jesse Richard GourdonMay 23, 1957 — June 15, 2024In following his wishes of cremation, a memorial mass at St....

Ronnie Wayne FreemanJune 7, 2024Service: Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 am at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home, located at 318 North St. in Natchitoches Gene Bartlett HaskinsDecember 21, 1942 — June 16,…

14/06/2024

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 6 west of Many. The crash claimed the life of 57-year-old Michael D. Remedies of Fisher. The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 Toyota, driven by 52-year-old Ronald P. Jett of Many, was attempting to enter Louisiana Highway 6 from a private drive-way....

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 6 west of Many. The crash claimed the life of 57-year-old Michael …

14/06/2024

The UL System Board of Supervisors is initiating a national search to identify Dr. Marcus Jones’ successor as he transitions from his current role as NSU President to rejoin the UL System as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The ideal candidate for this role will be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader who has exhibited academic and senior administrative success....

The UL System Board of Supervisors is initiating a national search to identify Dr. Marcus Jones’ successor as he transitions from his current role as NSU President to rejoin the UL System as Execut…

14/06/2024

There’s gonna be the best kind of Earthquake during next weekend’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration. Specifically, it’s going to happen next Friday evening into night, June 21, in Natchitoches, on the Rue Beauport stage bordering Cane River Lake smack dab in the middle of the City of Lights’ historic and beautiful downtown district. The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame show band, Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs, will provide the prevailing vibe for the coolest concert for miles around, the free Rockin’ Riverfest party presented by Rapides Regional Medical Center....

There’s gonna be the best kind of Earthquake during next weekend’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration. Specifically, it’s going to happen next Friday evening into night, June 21,…

14/06/2024

The oak limbs always looked so majestic as they swayed with the brisk winds of spring storms. I watched this strong oak tree quickly grow from a younger sapling all the way to early adulthood. It had lush green leaves that were perky and green in the spring and would give way to a breathtaking reddish brown in the fall. My daughters have both tied ribbons around this tree, used it as home base in aggressive games of tag, and tried to climb it on numerous occasions....

The oak limbs always looked so majestic as they swayed with the brisk winds of spring storms. I watched this strong oak tree quickly grow from a younger sapling all the way to early adulthood. It h…

14/06/2024

Funeral services for Kenneth Perry Barnhart, 56, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 31725 Hwy 191, Many, Louisiana. A burial will follow at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, 1130 San Antonio Ave, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m....

Funeral services for Kenneth Perry Barnhart, 56, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 31725 Hwy 191, Many, Louisiana. A burial will follow at St. John’s the …

14/06/2024

Kenneth Perry BarnhartOctober 5, 1967 — June 10, 2024Service: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10am at the Beulah Baptist Church, Many Rose Marie TeekellApril 14, 1964 — June 10, 2024Service: Friday June 14 at 6 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Deborah Gail NeitteFebruary 26, 1954 — June 9, 2024Service: June 14 at 1 pm at Blanchard-St....

Kenneth Perry BarnhartOctober 5, 1967 — June 10, 2024Service: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10am at the Beulah Baptist Church, Many Rose Marie TeekellApril 14, 1964 — June 10, 2024Service: Friday June 1…

12/06/2024

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports the boat and body of missing fisherman, John “Buddy” Martin, age 64, of Joaquin, Texas, was recovered the evening of June 10 from an area near the Jolly Roger Marina on the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend. According to Sabine County, Texas Sheriff Kevin Windham, his boat and body were found by Sabine Country Chief Deputy Chad Hooper and Game Warden Sam Anderson....

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports the boat and body of missing fisherman, John “Buddy” Martin, age 64, of Joaquin, Texas, was recovered the evening of June 10 from an area …

12/06/2024

By Courtney Freeman The Village of Robeline will hold a special meeting Thursday June 13 at 3 p.m. in the Police Depot. The agenda for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented to the council for a vote later in the month after the public hearing period is fulfilled. Other agenda items can be found on the attached agenda. Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, located at 9086 Texas St....

By Courtney Freeman The Village of Robeline will hold a special meeting Thursday June 13 at 3 p.m. in the Police Depot. The agenda for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented to the council for …

12/06/2024

A joint investigation by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives and Louisiana State Probation and Parole-Natchitoches District led to the recovery of a stolen travel trailer near the Spanish Lake area in west Natchitoches Parish according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives, deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau and Louisiana State Probation and Parole Agents acting on a tip went to a location in the 3000 block of La....

A joint investigation by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives and Louisiana State Probation and Parole-Natchitoches District led to the recovery of a stolen travel trailer near the Spanish Lake…

12/06/2024

Photograph of Frank Finkle, which appeared in the March 20, 1921 edition of the Walla Walla Bulletin, the first time his story of escape appeared in print. He is standing in front of his home in Dayton, Washington. By Rickey Robertson Now, as readers look at the title of this story, you are going to say, “Not Custer’s last man but Custer’s last stand.” No, as you have learned in one of my previous stories, there was a survivor of the Alamo, and now there is confirmed evidence that one cavalry trooper assigned to the 7th Cavalry did survive!...

12/06/2024

JOB: Maintenance Repairer 2 SALARY: $3,410.00 – $6,136.00 Monthly LOCATION: Natchitoches, LA JOB TYPE: Classified JOB NUMBER: CRT-2024-195475-TJ DEPARTMENT: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Museum OPENING DATE: 05/30/2024 CLOSING DATE: 6/13/2024,11:59 PM Central This position is located at the Office of State Museum in Natchitoches, LA. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 40% Assists with the set-up and take-down before, during, and after Museum events and rentals....

JOB: Maintenance Repairer 2 SALARY: $3,410.00 – $6,136.00 Monthly LOCATION: Natchitoches, LA JOB TYPE: Classified JOB NUMBER: CRT-2024-195475-TJ DEPARTMENT: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Museum O…

12/06/2024

I was taking the shortcut through Walmart the other day. I was on my way to the doggie treat section. If you want a growing stock, I suggest the doggie treat industry because I am single-handedly causing a growth in the industry. Our dogs like certain treats and it seems Walmart is always “out of them.” I have noticed that the doggie treats are growing more expensive with each trip to restock....

I was taking the shortcut through Walmart the other day. I was on my way to the doggie treat section. If you want a growing stock, I suggest the doggie treat industry because I am single-handedly c…

12/06/2024

A couple of unrelated recent headlines could combine to repair one of the more noteworthy rivalries in college football. May 30: Southland Conference, NSU welcome back SFA’s Lumberjacks June 1: NSU seeking new leadership after announcement of president’s departure The timing was coincidental. The reunion of Stephen F. Austin with Northwestern State and the rest of the Southland Conference was no surprise, in the works for many weeks after SFA realized the folly of flying thousands of miles to play Western Athletic Conference games in all its sports....

A couple of unrelated recent headlines could combine to repair one of the more noteworthy rivalries in college football. May 30: Southland Conference, NSU welcome back SFA’s Lumberjacks June 1: NSU…