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Hurtig completes third volume on using film to teach French

Leader News Service Dolliann Hurtig, a professor in the School of Literature and Language at Louisiana Tech University, has had her third volume of “Allons au cinéma: Promoting French through

Severe and prolonged trauma can cause illnesses

As a related story pertaining to the tornadoes’ aftermath on mental health, this column focuses on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Severe and prolonged trauma can cause PTSD and other illnesses.

Man who flirts online brushes aside his girlfriend’s concerns

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been a couple for three years. We live together and have an incredible relationship and an amazing sex life. A while ago, he

Rapid response crucial for stroke treatment

May is American Stroke Month. Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke? A cerebrovascular accident or stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” occurs

Students’ artwork showcased

Lincoln ACHIEVE recently wrapped up its expanded fine arts programs with the annual “Art Without Walls” show installed at The Enterprise Center on the Louisiana Tech University campus.   More

Man plans to bequeath money to soul mate he deserted

DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I had a romance with a young girl in a faraway town. After a year, thinking I could do better, I moved on. With the

Social Security delivers most popular baby names for 2018

Nancy A. Berryhill, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, announced last week that Liam and Emma were the most popular baby names in the U.S.

How does Louisiana compare to the rest of the country? Check out Social Security’s website — www.socialsecurity.gov — to see the top national baby names for 2018.

“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu”

Movie Review

I should start off by saying that I’m not a fan of “Pokémon.” I have never found the game or its creatures to be cute, funny, interesting, or worthwhile. Except for Squirtle the turtle, who I just “get” because of my love of turtles.

But I feel that it’s important for you to know that this review is not coming from a place of fandom.

If you or someone in your family is indeed a fan of Pokémon, they will probably like this movie more than I did.

Mom is put out by stepdad who tattles on her daughter

DEAR ABBY

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 12 years. I have a daughter from a previous relationship who is now 16. They have had their ups and downs. What irritates me to no end is, my husband tattles on my daughter.

Today she wanted to come home from school because she felt nauseated. My husband had the day off, and even though he didn’t want to, he picked her up from school. He proceeded to text me at work later on in the day to let me know that she was eating waffles and chicken nuggets.

Arts Camps set for summer: music, visual arts, and drama

The North Central Louisiana Art Council’s Summer Art Camp 2019 dates are set. The North Central Louisiana Arts Council is pleased to announce its 25th season hosting a five-day arts