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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.

Dauzat St. Marie concert is special, and very important

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It’s October and I’m kicking off the month in Tyler, Texas, with my dear friend Connie. She lives in Kingwood, just north of Houston, and every three months, we meet halfway between our zip codes to catch up and cover “the list.”

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Boyfriend’s proposal steals graduation spotlight

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend of three years proposed to me at my graduation party. It was a complete surprise. While I’m thrilled that we’re now engaged, I’m a little upset that he proposed during a day that was special to me for my own reasons.

Cyber Scams come in many different forms

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In a relatively short period of time, the internet has changed the way people live. Things that might have been unimaginable as recently as a quarter century ago are now ingrained in daily life.

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October 2 Bruce Roebuck October 3 Linda Emerson October 4 Frankie Sith Skylar Patterson, 5 yrs October 5 De’Quindra Rouzan October 7 Iamrra Spivey October 9 Ruthie Burks

Gold Star Mothers honored

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In recognition of Gold Star Mothers Day, VFW Post 3615 and its Auxiliary paused to honor those local mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. On behalf of the veterans, VFW Commander Tom Boniol presented each mother with a patriotic-themed bouquet of flowers along with a gift certificate to Log Cabin. Above is Gail Lindsey with Boniol, while below, Jill Puckett receives her flowers and gift certificate.

Health Hut receives, distributes donated wipes

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Last week The Health Hut received 26,000 packs of Clorox wipes donated by relief organization Americares. Volunteers like Jim McCraken of Triad Builders, above left, and Louisiana Tech football players Noah White and Jacob Barnes, right, helped Health Hut staff like Mark Ganey, above right, unload the shipment and distribute the wipes to organizations that minister to under-served residents.

Mini Mural Workshop held

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As part of the Ruston Art Encounter Mural & Street Art Experience, Ruston Artisans hosted a Mini Mural Workshop for area youngsters over the weekend. Above, Trey Cockerham (left) works with James Patrick who gave the experience a thumbs up (left photo) upon completing his mini mural.

Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel awful about the way I treated my adopted sibling when I was younger. I am now an adult, but I was 5 years old when my mother adopted my foster sister. She was 11. I have memories of poking fun at her for being adopted and for looking different than I did.