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Second annual Harrisonburg Heritage Family Festival celebration a success
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Last weekend, the Harrisonburg Heritage Festival was a success. A petting zoo, bouncy house, pony rides and the splash pad were welcome activities for children. Food, clothing, woodwork, hand crafted items vendors lined the streets with a variety of options for shoppers. The Harrisonburg Service League would like to thank everyone who came out to support the event and everyone that worked hard to make it happen.
Love the Boot, make Sicily Island cute
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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The Village of Sicily Island would like to thank all who participated in Love The Boot Week, Saturday, April 27th, 2024. The town’s chosen logo was 'Love the Boot, Make Our Town Cute'.
Andrew Lemoine assigned to Catahoula Parish following graduation from Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Andrew Lemoine assigned to Catahoula Parish following graduation from Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Academy today, April 24, graduated its 36th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents at a ceremony in Baton Rouge. After six months of training at the academy, 19 newly commissioned agents are ready to begin enforcing hunting, fishing, and boating regulations that govern the use of the state's natural resources.
Catahoula Parish School District host awards banquet
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Catahoula Parish School District’s fourth annual awards banquet was opened in prayer by the Pastor of Crossway Family Worship, Kim Cook. Guest Speakers Mayor Loria Hollins, A+Pel representative Dr.
Flashback to first grade Santa letters
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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From first grade to twelfth grade most of the Catahoula Parish students awarded scholarships at the school district’s banquet have appeared in the Catahoula News Booster. A stroll down memory lane to “Letters to Santa” published in the Catahoula News Booster’s December 2012 edition, will provide sweet memories and produce laughter.
Moments In Time
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Kings Features* On May 20, 1506, the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid, Spain. The first European to explore the Americas since 10th-century Vikings set up colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland, he traveled the West Indies, South America and Central America, but died feeling he had been mistreated by his patron, King Ferdinand of Spain.
U.S. Department of Education Launches Next Phase of FAFSA Support Strategy to Boost Completion Rate Among High School Students
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced Monday additional steps to support students and their families with the Better FAFSA.
Catahoula Parish AG/FFA welding comptetion
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Catahoula Parish Schools along with Monterey High held their annual welding competitions this year. Each school competed in three events.
Juneteenth Committee ready for big festival weekend event
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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The Jonesville Juneteenth Festival is geared up and ready to celebrate “26 outstanding years” on June 15th at Stewart-Clark Park from 10:00am-until!! The “Parade of Excellence” will begin at 10:00 am and park festivities /entertainment will begin at 1:00pm. We’re asking our pastors/ churches, businesses, sororities, fraternities, leaders, politicians, etc….