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Preventing crabgrass key for lush lawn

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Few things can give a home exterior that sought after wow factor as well as a nicely maintained lawn. A lush green landscape is a great way to show pride in home ownership and improve curb appeal.

Coronavirus leads to radiothon postponement

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April of 2019 brought catastrophic change to Ruston in the form of a devastating tornado that cut a path of destruction through our community and took two lives.

Adams donates face masks

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Leader photo by CATHI COX-BONIOL

Spice up your ‘stay at home’ meals with an Italian burrito

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While families find themselves at home more than usual, it’s important to have meal options available that are easy yet satisfying. An added bonus is the possibility of everyone getting involved for a fun and creative meal.

Stock market dip causes worry for future retiree

DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents used to talk about hiding money in their mattress. It was very old-school thinking, but now I understand the value of their thoughts. I am closer to retirement today than I was before the markets started crashing. My 401(k) has tanked in recent weeks. What I thought was a decent retirement is worth pennies now. I wish I had stashed some money in my house. Now I’m not sure what to do. What is your advice?

A labor of love in the face of COVID-19

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When KaCee Loe’s business, Trace Embroidery, had to shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, she knew she had to do something. With an impending wedding and honeymoon on hold, it was either sit in the house and go crazy with the daily news, or put her time to good use.

Bucket list beginnings carrying on today

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We finally got my husband Tom to see country superstar Alan Jackson in concert. This has been on Tom’s bucket list forever, and I tried diligently to make his dream a reality for years. However, after his retirement last year, the tickets under the Christmas tree finally became a sure thing. And after seeing Tom’s reaction during the concert, there was no doubt it had been worth the wait.

New Rocky Valley church ladies lead by experience

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It’s all in the numbers — 94, 95, 95, 95, 103.

No, it’s not a secret code. Instead, it’s the ages of five women who are still active in Grambling’s New Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Emma Watson, Thelma Williams, Martha Pierce, Mary Flournoy, and Ruby Coleman have invested a lifetime in the life of their church, something that Pastor Julius Sumler said the congregation still celebrates and depends on to this day.

Spouse wants to apologize to husband for being ungrateful

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DEARHARRIETTE: I feel like all of the things that I thought were important don’t matter at all in the wake of this COVID-19 crisis. I was complaining just the other day about my husband and how annoying he can be.

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