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The Town of Many and the Many Police Department now have four trained and certified animal control officers to help capture or assist with stray, lost, missing, aggressive, and feral animals within the city limits of Many. City workers Cecil Jordan, David Smith, Jesse Butler, and Many Police Officer Gregory Young all received extensive training through classes and workshops in Alexandria at the Louisiana Animal Care and Control annual conference this summer.

Wesley Jordan of Robeline is this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship, a four-year award presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Jordan is a freshman majoring in nursing at NSU, where he maintains a 3.4 grade point average. As a student at Natchitoches Central High School, he was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated cum laude this past spring. Jordan’s mother Edythe is the Manager at Shop A Lott #4 in Natchitoches. Jordan is also a Lott Oil employee working at Shop A Lott #2 in Robeline. A first generation college student, Jordan said he felt led to become a nurse because of a desire to help people. Having witnessed first-hand how difficult it can be for patients and their family to hear about a difficult diagnosis, he would like to be able help in his capacity as a nurse.

St. Denis Fest is promising something different for Natchitoches and has filled the lineup with a variety of local musicians who play outside of the norm, much like the two business owners who are seeing their vision for something a tad different for the town become reality.

The festival is set for September 10 and will run from 10 a.m. till on St. Denis Street in Natchitoches. It is designed as a way to have music, art, food, and a festive environment while showcasing businesses that are just off the beaten path in Natchitoches.

BOM is a sponsor of the LA Bomb Squad 10U softball team. The team consists of 10 players from Vernon, Beauregard, Sabine and Rapides  parishes. Pictured from left are BOM’s Emily Breedlove, Brantlie Flack, and Bayleigh County.

A number of audibly angry local residents concerned about road quality were in attendance and ready to be heard during the August 24 special called meeting of the Sabine Parish Police Jury.

Although redistricting was the main point of the agenda for the meeting, it was the locals speaking during the public comments section of the agenda that appeared to be the focus. For several months now the residents have expressed concerns about Pilcher, Merritt Mountain, and Matthews Lodge roads. The residents allege that construction began on the roads and then ceased, which has left them in complete disarray and at the cost of their vehicles and tires. As the item was not on the agenda, the police jury did not respond to the allegations directly, but in past meetings have stated that they are aware of the problem and doing everything that can be done to rectify the situation. Shortages have left them unable to acquire necessary equipment and materials.

BOM sponsors Sabine  Dixie Youth All Stars

Alford Heights Baptist Church in Many has called Pastor Bob Fleener to serve the church as its new pastor. “Pastor Bob” was already familiar to the church, having served previously as their interim pastor for six months in 2021. The new position is permanent part-time.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports the arrest of Aaron Blye Simon (age-41) of Estherwood, Louisiana on the morning of Thursday, August 18, 2022. The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Intelligence Unit contacted Sabine Parish Sheriff Detectives and said they believed Simon was staying at a residence in Sabine Parish.

Simon had arrest warrants for Aggravated Crime Against Nature, Video Voyeurism, and Intimidating, Impeding, or Injuring Witnesses from Acadia Parish. Details of the case are unknown.

Sabine Parish Sheriff Deputies located Simon at a residence on US Highway 171 north of Many and he was arrested without incident.

Simon was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center and later released to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Mitchell and the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office work closely and cooperate with all law enforcement agencies and are glad we could help capture this fugitive.

City Bank assists La.  Sweetees softball

Alliance Compressors donate to CASA of Central Louisiana