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        • Fellowship celebrates May. 20, 2013
          Mayo and Friends Christian Fellowship is celebrating 20 years of musical gatherings in 2013.
        • Obituary Lillian R. Boyd May. 20, 2013
          Lillian R. Boyd began her journey on October 19, 1926 and passed from this life on May 16, 2013 at the age of 86.
        • Obituary Jimmy Jester May. 20, 2013
          Funeral services for Jimmy Calvin Jester, 76,
          J.Jester
        • Rams, Lions battle to draw May. 17, 2013
          Bastrop 18, Ouachita 18
          Bastrop
        • Summer program vital to Rams' success May. 17, 2013
          Bastrop Rams Spring Football Notes
          Bastrop defensive linemen Juwan Norris (92) converge on a Ouachita running back during Thursday
        • Lawanda Lee Sykes receives Ed.D May. 17, 2013
          Five knee surgeries prevented Lawanda Lee from fulfilling her potential as an athlete, but it hasn't stopped the former Delta High three-sport standout from achieving success in the academic realm.
          Delta alumnus Lawanda Lee was awarded her doctorate degree on May 10 at Grambling State University.
        • Jeremy Many likes Sterlington's potential May. 17, 2013
          Sterlington's new strength and conditioning coach is ready to hit the ground running.
          Along with his duties as strength coach, Jeremy Many is in charge of the Sterlington Panthers
        • Dustin "Pole"-axes pending state record gobbler May. 17, 2013
          TALKIN' OUTDOORS
        • Fishing Report May. 17, 2013
          Want to catch some catfish? D'arbonne's the place to go.
        • Police to auction extra vehicles May. 16, 2013
          The City of Bastrop and the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office will combine their surplus vehicles as well as other items at an auction to be held at 10 a.m. May 18 at the City Garage.
          Bastrop City Garage worker James Nall checks out the motor in the one of the vehicles to be auctioned off at 10 a.m. Saturday
        • Batrop Police Department holds wreath laying ceremony May. 16, 2013
          Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty were recognized Wednesday afternoon in a special ceremony.
          The Honor Guard Unit comprised of officers from the Bastrop Police Department. the Morehouse Parish Sheriff
        • Rams visit Lions for spring scrimmage May. 16, 2013
          Bastrop High's revamped offensive line will get its first test when the Rams take on Ouachita on Thursday afternoon at 5 p.m.
          Linebacker Kentreylus Hill-Pates (6) was Bastrop
        • Bastrop-Ouachita Scrimmage Schedule May. 16, 2013
          The format:
          Christian Doaty takes over as Bastrop
        • Help stop crime in Morehouse Parish May. 15, 2013
          Both the Bastrop Police Department and the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office are asking for information in open cases.
          The Bastrop Police Department is looking for any information on Eric LaQuan Johnson
        • Jamari Payne: Bastrop secret(?) weapon May. 15, 2013
          Some say that Jamari Payne is a well-kept secret. Others would disagree.
          Bastrop wide receiver Jamari Payne caught 29 passes for 476 yards and six touchdowns in eight games last season.
        • Darren Anderson expects to sign with UT-Martin May. 15, 2013
          Former Bastrop High quarterback Darren Anderson says he plans to sign with Tennessee-Martin later this week. Anderson, who has converted to wide receiver, spent the past two seasons at Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) Community College.
          Darren Anderson
        • The University of Louisiana at Monroe May. 14, 2013
          SPRING 2013 DEGREE LISTING
        • Obituary Alma G. Powell May. 14, 2013
          Graveside services for Mrs. Alma G. Powell, age 83, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home.
        • Christian Doaty displays more polished passing touch May. 13, 2013
          Bastrop Rams Spring Football Notepad
        • Spartans focus on fundamentals, conditioning May. 13, 2013
          Prairie View Spring Football Report
          Maclendon Sharp returns a pick during last year
        • Jakiya White, Nautica Caldwell win events May. 13, 2013
          Ultimate Performance Relays
        • D.D. Jones in rookie mini-camp with Seahawks May. 10, 2013
          Notepad
          D.D. Jones
        • NBCI working to bring back quail May. 10, 2013
          Talkin' Outdoors
        • Fishing Report May. 10, 2013
          Catfishing is good on the Ouachita River.
        • Bastrop High intrasquad scrimmage called off May. 10, 2013
          The Rams will resume spring football practice Monday afternoon.
        • Rain Procedures for Bastrop High School Graduation May. 10, 2013
          In case of rain, graduation exercises for the Bastrop High School Class of 2013 will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, in the Bastrop High School Auditorium.
        • Front four takes charge in first week May. 9, 2013
          Bastrop High Spring Football Notes
          Joshua Doaty catches a pass during Thursday
        • Casey Sutton was obvious choice for MVP May. 9, 2013
          All-District 2-2A Baseball Team
          Sterlington righthander Casey Sutton struck out 108 batters with just seven walks en route to winning the District 2-2A MVP award.
        • All-District 2-2A Baseball Team May. 9, 2013
          The complete All-District 2-2A baseball list:
        • Sarah Gandy, Avery Elkins named dual MVPs May. 9, 2013
          All-District 2-2A Softball Team
          Senior/pitcher shortstop Sarah Gandy has been selected as a District 2-2A MVP for the fourth consecutive season.
        • All-District 2-2A Softball Team May. 9, 2013
          The complete All-District 2-2A softball list:
          Sterlington junior center fielder Avery Elkins is co-MVP on the All-District 2-2A softball team.
        • Cole Bagbey named second-team All-Conference May. 9, 2013
          Notepad
        • Skeet shoot fundraiser set for Saturday May. 9, 2013
          Plenty of spaces remain for Saturday's skeet shoot, with proceeds going to the Sterlington High football program.
        • Veteran O-linemen impress new coach May. 9, 2013
          Sterlington's veteran offensive linemen need not worry about impressing their new boss — first-year head coach Jason Thompson is already sold on the group.After helping pave the way for an offense which averaged 30.2 points and 332.6 (265.7 rushing, 66.9 passing) total yards per game, center...
          Chase Parks
        • Dillin Brown, Johnny's expose Blondin Photography May. 9, 2013
          Local Diamond Report
        • Obituary Kathy King May. 9, 2013
          Funeral services for Kathy King, 48, of Bastrop will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday May 11, 2013 at Mt. Olive B.C. in Galion. Burial will be at Cherry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at Tennant Funeral Home in Bastrop
        • Obituary Maxine Brown May. 9, 2013
          Funeral services for Maxine Brown, 76, of Bastrop will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 11, 2013 at New Morning Star B.C. in Bastrop. Burial will be at Lightwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.
        • Obituary Delphine Clacks May. 9, 2013
          Funeral services for Delphine Clacks, 69, of Bastrop will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 11, 2013 at Morehouse Baptist Association Building in Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.
        • Obituary James Hicks May. 9, 2013
          A graveside service for Mr. James Hicks, age 79 and a resident of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Carter Cemetery.
        • Obituary Dannie Austin May. 9, 2013
          Funeral services for Dannie Lee Austin, will be held at 11 Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Rev. Scott Petrus officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 -.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
        • Obitaury Carol Lee Kilpatrick May. 9, 2013
          Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Kilpatrick, age 83, of Bastrop are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Lilly and the Rev. Kyle Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Golden Funeral...
        • New coach applauds Panthers' effort May. 9, 2013
          Sterlington Spring Football Report
          Jason Thompson addresses the Sterlington Panthers following Wednesday
        • Spartans claim six spots on squad May. 8, 2013
          MAIS All-District 3-2A Baseball Team
          Prairie View
        • MAIS All-District 3-2A Baseball Team May. 8, 2013
          Led by Co-Most Valuable Players Blake Bishop and Keller Bradford, the Central Hinds Cougars swept the individual awards on the MAIS All-District 3-2A baseball team.
        • All-District 2-4A Baseball Team May. 8, 2013
          Neville pitcher Matt Reeves and West Ouachita coach Mitch Thomas head the All-District 2-4A team.
          Neville senior lefty Matt Reeves is the District 2-4A Most Valuable Player.
        • Chase Cockrell, Gavin Pollock earn first-team acclaim May. 8, 2013
          All-District 2-4A Baseball Team
          Bastrop sophomore Chase Cockrell is a first-team pitcher on the All-District 2-4A team.
        • Johnny's Pizza bests Broad River May. 8, 2013
          Local Diamond Report
        • Mother's / Women's Day May. 8, 2013
          New Philadelphia Church will observe Mother’s/Women’s Day at 11 a.m. May 12. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Barbara Johnson and Second Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served by the Men’s Ministry.
        • Obituary Bobby Sanders May. 8, 2013
          Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Joe Sanders will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Faith Baptist Church of Bastrop. The Rev. Rubin Weaver will officiate the services assisted by the Reverends Paul Carter and Kevin Sanders. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. The family will...
        • Obituary Bradford Lee "B.L." Fortune May. 7, 2013
          Funeral services for Mr. Bradford Lee "B.L." Fortune of Ruston, formerly of Bastrop, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. The Reverend Jeff May officiated and the United States Army Honor Guard conducted the military funeral honors. Interment was private for the family at Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot,...
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