Photo caption – Local sixth graders pose with Northwestern State track and field competitors De'Shalyn Jones, Taishia Holt and Jacorious Jeter Friday morning at the Walter P. Ledet Track Complex during the 11^th Annual Kids' Health Fest presented by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office. About 600 students participated.
 
NATCHITOCHES – Hundreds of sixth-graders from around Natchitoches Parish converged on Prather Coliseum and the Walter P. Ledet Track Complex at Northwestern State Friday morning for the 11^th Annual Kids' Health Fest presented by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office.
 
Deputy Merry Byers, the NPSO Community Services Division head, coordinated the event through the NPSO Youth Services Division. Some of the other agencies participating included the Natchitoches Fire Department, Natchitoches City Police, the NPSO S.W.A.T. team, Louisiana State Police, and NSU University Police, along with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and other health care agencies and professionals.
 
Student-athletes, coaches and staff members from NSU Athletics assisted with the events.
 
Activities included the 15^th Annual Fun Run sponsored by the NPSO, a tour of exhibits supported by local law enforcement agencies and area health providers. Students went through health screenings and played games, viewed safety demonstrations, and received prizes and snacks.
 
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