Battle of Pleasant Hill re-enactment offers thrills to commemorate 160th anniversary of engagement
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Lake Association awards scholarships to deserving students

Victoria Gaspard of Many High School is awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Toledo Bend Lake Association.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) is investing in the future by awarding college scholarships to deserving students around the Toledo Bend Lake Area. Five years ago, TBLA instituted the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship honoring the man who devoted much of his life to improving his community... + continue reading
NSU recognizes local students with Honors Convocation

NSU’s School of Education recognized outstanding students during the spring awards convocation. From left are Dr. Katrina Jordan, director of the School of Education; Marita Hunt, Joe Del Rio, Adreanna Thrift, Erin Smith, Chandlar Fannin, Macy Dowden and Jewel Coleman.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Northwestern state University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted a spring Honors Convocation April 17 to recognize the academic accomplishments of students and faculty in the School of Education, Department of Health and Human Performance, Department of Military... + continue reading
Amateur bass anglers to compete for $500,000 in guaranteed cash, prizes
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Family, Fishing and Fun at the Big Bass Splash, where amateurs win like the pros, presented by Sealy Outdoors May 17-19, 2024 on Toledo Bend Reservoir. $500,000 guaranteed in cash and prizes with 1st Place Overall winning a Phoenix 721 Pro XP powered by Mercury equipped with Minn Kota, Humminbird,... + continue reading
Former Speaker Joe Salter honored in Louisiana House of Representatives

Former Speaker of the House Joe Salter and wife Bettye are shown above shortly after leaving the House floor where he was honored by the Louisiana Legislature on Thursday, April 18.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Florien native Joe Reece Salter was honored by the Louisiana House of Representatives Thursday afternoon, April 18. The presentation was made upon Joe’s retirement after many years of public service in many different fields.Members of the House stood in honor of the former Speaker as Rep.... + continue reading

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Foy is proud sponsor for Bass Unlimited Banquet, Auction

Foy Motors Chevrolet GMC is sponsoring the visors for the Bass Unlimited Banquet and Auction. Pictured from the left are Dale Barnhill, Maressa Brant, Rebecca King, BU Chairman Ted Dove, General Manager Robert Hable, Josh Haigh, Tonya Orsborn, and Jerry Lynn Garcie.

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Foy Motors generously continues to support Toledo Bend Lake Association’s efforts by sponsoring the visors for this year’s Bass Unlimited Banquet and Auction. Foy is a locally owned and operated business that proudly participates in supporting its community. Together with their support... + continue reading
Malmay sentenced to prison for illegal possession of meth, firearms

Larry Maurice Malmay

04/10/2024 - 0 comment(s)
Larry Maurice Malmay, 47, of Zwolle, Louisiana, was sentenced on drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. sentenced Malmay to 182 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release for possession with... + continue reading

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James Edwards win Many Bass Club’s April tournament

James Edwards, First Place

04/17/2024 - 0 comment(s)
The Many Bass Club held its April Tournament on April 6 and 7. The anglers could choose to fish either Saturday or Sunday. Fifteen anglers fished the tournament and only four of them landed five-fish... + continue reading
NSU holds Fishing 101 for football team

NSU Fishing Team angler Luke Iles reeled in a bass from Chaplin’s Lake while demonstrating how to cast a fishing line for student-athletes on the NSU Football Team. Holding the bass is Tripp Rauls surrounded by football teammates Kareame Cotton, Myles Kitt-Denton, Jordan Banks, Isaiah Robinson, Champ Jones, Jeremiah Bodwin and Kennieth Lacy. The student-athletes participated in Man Filled Friday, a series of personal and skills workshops organized by Head Football Coach Blaine McCorkle.

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by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensAsk Rusty – Minister Wants to Maximize Social... + continue reading

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Dark shades for a thrilling gothic garden

Dark foliage can create a striking visual effect. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/ LSU AgCenter

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Gardening has seen many trends in the past 200 years. Many reflect societal shifts, technological advances and ever-evolving aesthetic changes.The early 19th century highlighted the Victorian age,... + continue reading
Just a tinge of fringe

Both Chinese and American fringe trees are stunning in the landscape and are great small-to-medium-sized trees that fit well in urban settings. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

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Jane Japanese magnolia named Louisiana Super Plant for spring

Japanese magnolias are widely grown in all areas of the Gulf South and considered by many a favorite among the small flowering trees. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

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