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Garcie announces candidacy for Dist. 6 School Board

Donald Garcie has announced his candidacy for Sabine Parish School Board, District 6, which serves the Ebarb School district.

He is a life-long resident of Ebarb, graduating from Ebarb School in 1979. Since graduation, Garcie has been an active part of Ebarb School, and contends that he...

Many Council seeks fairground improvements

The Many Town Council approved a motion to obtain a lease to manage the Sabine Parish Fairgrounds property during their July 20 meeting.

The town managing the property means that a number of development opportunities can be undertaken, and pools of money currently unavailable will become...

Shooting range under discussion for Many

A shooting range is in the works for Many, according to Mayor Ken Freeman, who brought the range up for discussion during the regular council meeting on July 20.

Freeman was previously approached by a group of hunters regarding the possibility of a range, and got the ball rolling.

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Mailbox mangler trio arrested

Two Many men and one juvenile were arrested following an investigation into nine mailbox bashings in the Cedar Grove/Rocky Mount area, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Dept.

The damages to the mailboxes were reported on July 25 by area residents.

Arrested on July 26...

Patriot Guard pays respect

On Thursday, July 29, Sabine Patriot Guard members escorted Robert “Bob” Vern Treese, 78, of Florien to his final resting place at Prospect Cemetery in Florien.

The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. These riders have one thing in common...

Womack sworn in as Converse alderman

Travis Womack, right, was sworn in by Sabine Parish Clerk of Court Tammy Foster on July 23, 2010. At 23-years-old, Womack may be the youngest alderman Converse has ever had, and was elected to the post unopposed. (Photo by The Sabine Index/Daniel Jones)

Stoker awarded Army coin “For Excellence.”

Staff Sergeant Thomas M. Stoker of Natchitoches and Sabine Parish has received a ARMY coin “For Excellence.” 3rd CORPS Command Sergeants Major Arthur L. Coleman awarded his personal coin to SSG Stoker for his achievements with Force Protection, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Iraq. Army...

Veuleman running for Dist. 5 Constable

Gary “Lugger” Veuleman is happy to announce his candidacy for Dist. 5 Constable.

He has lived in Sabine Parish for most of his life. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1974-1976, where he was stationed in Germany.

Upon his return home, Veuleman worked in the oil field for 30...

Kaplan man drowns in Lanan Bay

A 25-year-old old Kaplan man was claimed by the waters of Lanan Bay Saturday, evening, July 25 at 5:10 p.m., according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Dept.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call after a swimmer went underwater and didn’t resurface. The couple had come to a camp on the...

Infant dies

A three-week-old infant girl was pronounced dead on arrival at Sabine Medical Center shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, according to Deputy Coroner Ron Rivers.

The mother, a 24-year-old Houma woman, and her child had traveled to Sabine Parish to stay with her father, Wade...