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La. Recovery Assistance for Issac Tops Half-Billion Mark

Troy Jones — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:00:21 +0000

State and federal recovery from Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana has hit a new milestone, topping half a billion dollars since the Aug. 29, 2012, disaster declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said today.

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Baton Rouge Representative Clif Richardson to Resign

Associated Press — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:01:13 +0000

Baton Rouge Rep. Clif Richardson is resigning from his seat in the state House of Representatives as he fights health problems.

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Bossier Chamber Of Commerce – 'Bossier Connections'

James Stanley — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:42:38 +0000

A date for The Bossier Chamber Patriot Awards has been announced. Find out when it is and get the latest online newsletter, 'Bossier Connections, here.

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Summer Water Conservation Tip #7, Use Smart Landscaping

James Stanley — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:14:22 +0000

Consider using xeriscape landscaping. This is landscaping that conserves the maximum possible amount of water through planning and design, soil preparation, appropriate plant and turf selection, mulching, efficient irrigation, and appropriate maintenance.

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Krewe Of Centaur Mardi Gras Coronation Party Set

James Stanley — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:03:41 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur will present its XXII royal court at this year’s Midway to Mardi Gras Coronation Party on August 11, 2012, at Shreveport’s Riverview Hall on Clyde Fant Parkway.

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Local Auto Sales & Finance Company Heads Arrested By The Feds

James Stanley — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:49:45 +0000

Three local men with Mike's Auto Sales & A-1 Auto Finance have been arrested, primarily for selling vehicles to known drug dealers and not reporting those sales to the proper authorities.

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Area Softball Tournament Canceled, Rescheduled

James Stanley — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:44:45 +0000

The 36th Annual Sickle Cell Softball Tournament at Cargill Sports Complex has been rescheduled for August 17 - 19, 2012 at Cargill.

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West Nile Virus Shows Up in Bossier

James Stanley — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:18:09 +0000

A case of west nile virus is now confirmed in Bossier Parish.

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Local Casinos Celebrate Responsible Gaming Education Week

James Stanley — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:13:00 +0000

Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, along with more than 35 Caesars Entertainment resorts nationwide, will bring awareness to responsible gaming by taking part in the American Gaming Association’s “All In Campaign” during Responsible Gaming Education Week, July 30th through August 5th.

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Jaws Of Life Used To Try To Save The Life Of A Homer Man

James Stanley — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:26:21 +0000

Louisiana State Police Troop G investigated a one vehicle fatal crash on Harris Road, 3 miles south of US Highway 79 in Claiborne Parish, which claimed the life of a Homer man.

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A Once Vibrant Shreveport Plant Shuts Down

James Stanley — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:24:58 +0000

Pratt Industries Converting Division has shut down its local plant.

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The Three Reeds Duo Recital Set For This Weekend

James Stanley — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:34:23 +0000

The recital will feature four new works for oboe/saxophone duo commissioned by the Three Reeds Duo including a composition by former Northwestern State faculty member Richard Rose. The original compositions were commissioned with funding from the Donald Derby Endowed Professorship at Northwestern State.

The program is The Journey by Rose, Fantasia by Georg Philipp Telemann, Double Cadenza by Gregory Wanamaker, My Mountain Top by Andy Scott, Pastorale by Marcus Maroney, Six Metamorphoses after Ovid by Benjamin Britten and Signals Cross by KyleBlaha.　

Leah Forsyth is an adjunct professor of oboe at Northwestern State and oboist with the Texarkana Symphony. She was an oboist with the United States Army Field Band and Woodwind Ambassadors Quintet in Washington, D.C., from 2007-2011. A native of central Ohio, Leah Forsyth holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music degree from The FloridaState University. From 2005-2007, she served as the English horn player with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and performed with the Favorable WindsQuintet in Columbus, Ohio. Leah Forsyth has performed with the Tallahassee Symphony, Charleston S.C., Symphony, Ohio Light Opera and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. She has attended summer study programs including the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Eastern Music Festival, Sarasota Music Festival and the Brevard Music Center.

Paul Forsyth joined the faculty of Northwestern State in 2007. He received his doctoral and master’s degrees in saxophone performance from Michigan State University where he was the recipient of the prestigious saxophone teaching assistantship in 2005-2006. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Paul Forsyth received his bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Tennessee. Equally adept at both theclassical and jazz repertoire, he has performed recitals and taught masterclasses at numerous schools, conferences, and competitions. Paul Forsyth was named a 2003 first place winner in the MTNA National Chamber Music Competition and was named a semifinalist in the 2004 Concert Artists Guild Chamber Music Competition. As a top-call saxophonist in northern Louisiana, he has performed with such performers asRegis Philbin, Lew Soloff, the Temptations, Bobby Vinton and Bill Watrous. Paul Forsyth has been on faculty at Albion College, Spring Arbor University and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.

The Three Reeds Duo, oboist Leah Forsyth and saxophonist Dr. Paul Forsyth, will present a recital at Northwestern State University Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

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Former Parish Sheriff Arrested Today, Facing A Year In Prison

James Stanley — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:40:29 +0000

United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Sheriff Royce Edward Toney, 64, of Monroe, La., was arrested today on charges of conspiracy, computer fraud, identity theft, and obstruction.

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NSU Gets Yarn-Bombed

James Stanley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:44:16 +0000

Northwestern State University has been yarn-bombed. Anonymous guerilla knitters coated crape myrtle trees near the Nesom Natatorium with colorful crochet just in time for Mardi Gras break. The fiber graffiti is an example of a trend among textile artists with a desire to personalize public spaces. The movement has been said to be changing the [...]

Shreveport Woman Arrested For Stealing From Elderly Woman

James Stanley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:21:17 +0000

Caddo deputies arrested a Shreveport woman for using an elderly woman’s personal information and credit card to charge thousands of dollars.

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Governor Declares Severe Weather Awareness Week

James Stanley — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:19:38 +0000

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal proclaimed Severe Weather Awareness Week February 13-17, 2012. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe weather can impact Louisiana anytime of the year.

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Hate Crimes Sentences Handed Down To Three

James Stanley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:31:00 +0000

United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that three men were sentenced yesterday for a federal hate crime stemming from an incident that took place at Beekman Junior High School in Beekman, La., Parish of Morehouse.

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Annual Seedling Sale Comes To NWLA

James Stanley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:45 +0000

The annual Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Shade Tree Sale will be held at various district forestry offices and other locations throughout the state the week of Feb. 27 through March 2, Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said.

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Three Tornados Touched Down In The ArkLaTex

James Stanley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:56:18 +0000

Two EF-0 Tornados and one EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday afternoon

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Woman Jailed For Cashing Counterfeit Checks

James Stanley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:25:36 +0000

Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport woman for cashing five counterfeit checks at a local liquor store.

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