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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.

Recreation and Amusement — Part VII

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Outstanding among the city’s recreational facilities is the natatorium, built in 1931 at a cost of $25,000. Ruston is also proud of its park, located about one and one-half miles from the business district. Known as Woodland Park, it is true to its name, for there are beautiful trees, a lake suitable for fishing and boating, and picnic facilities built during the administration of Mayor Charles C. Goyne. There was also a nine-hole golf course at the Ruston Country Club on the Jonesboro highway.

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The King’s Vegas record is in good hands

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Big doings are going on in Las Vegas this weekend. Barry Manilow is set to break a record that has held since December of 1976.

The health benefits of being in nature

Nature enthusiasts are known to say that spending time in the great outdoors has a positive effect on their mental and physical well-being. Such an outlook is more than mere speculation, as it turns out spending time in nature provides a host of health benefits that might surprise even the most devoted outdoors enthusiasts.

RCT plans auditions for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

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Ruston Community Theatre will be holding auditions for the upcoming show “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” directed by Tami Alexander, and sponsored by Century Next Bank.

Free workshop on raising chickens set

A free Estate Planning workshop will be offered Friday at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, to provide the public information about how to raise chickens in your backyard.

Godwin to be honored at Louisiana Folklife Month

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On Thursday, Oct. 5, Laymon Godwin, a renowned pedal steel guitar and Dobro musician, from West Monroe, will be one of six tradition bearers across the state to be honored during Louisiana Folklife Month.

Use of ashwagandha skyrockets in the United States

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Dear Doctors: I have noticed recent advertisements for ashwagandha, which is supposed to be useful for stress management. I am looking for guidance on this supplement, including whether it works and if there are any side effects. Are there dosage guidelines?

Funeral pre-planning with a professional eases anxiety

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According to Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company, the average funeral costs between $7,000 and $12,000, which may or may not include viewing, burial, transport, casket, and other fees. Surviving family members responsible for planning a funeral may be asked to contribute a portion of these expenses.