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Crotons are the quintessential fall tropical plant in Louisiana

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Fall conjures thoughts of gorgeous landscapes dressed with the colors of the season: yellow, orange and red. During the fall holidays, there are a couple of traditional plants you may see used to create festive décor for our homes. One is mums, and the other is a tropical plant called crotons.

Owning companion animals helps with cognition

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Taking care of our fine feathered friends

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Nearly 30 years ago, the first National Bird-Feeding Month was celebrated. Since then, we are reminded every February to take extra care of our feathered friends during the harshest part of the winter when resources are scarce. Feb. 1 begins the celebration of National Bird-Feeding Month, and everyone is invited to participate.

Pandemic’s effect on traffic

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In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant, school and work closures were integral components of mitigation plans designed to prevent the virus from spreading. That resulted in much fewer cars on the road.

United Way to provide tax assistance

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Next week, United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation and e-filing services to individuals and families who meet the household income thresholds set by the IRS.

NAMI Ruston provides support, emergency numbers

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The coronavirus outbreak, and the social distancing measures in place to prevent its spread, turned all our lives upside down.

BIRTHDAYS

February 2

ANNIVERSARY

February 20

2023 Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Banquet

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2023 Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Banquet

GSU among recipients of $75,000 Ascend grant to support student parents

GRAMBLING — Grambling State University is one of eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities ( HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities ( TCUs) to join Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Black and Native Family Futures Fund.