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June 2022

Eco-friendly Living

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You don’t have to be a sustainability expert to incorporate elements of eco-friendly living into your everyday routine. This summer, think about the small changes you can make that can add up to make a bigger difference.

Why we marvel at Fourth of July celebrations

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It’s been way too long since I lit a sparkler as the sun goes down on the Fourth of July.

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

POTATOES Tasty and nutritious

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Potatoes are a staple of many people’s diets. Versatile, affordable and tasty, potatoes are, not surprisingly, included in myriad recipes.

Young employee should dress more modestly

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I hired a young woman to work for me earlier this year. We mainly work via Zoom. We had an in-person meeting recently, which is when I discovered that she doesn’t understand professional dress.

Dubach man faces 10 counts of juvenile porn possession

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A Dubach man remains in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center charged with 10 counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles under age 13.

Fairy Tale STEM Camp

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Fairy Tale STEM Camp returned to the Lincoln Parish STEM Center this week with design challenges that included building a sturdy house for the wolf in the Three Little Pigs, an escape route out of the tower for Rapunzel, a basket for Little Red Riding Hood as well as exploring technology for a better way for her to communicate with grandma, and a bridge for the Billy Goats Gruff to cross the stream without disturbing the troll. Above, James Smith develops a structure to attach to the tower. Leader photo by Cathi Cox-Boniol

RPD seeks information about Ruston resident

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The Ruston Police Department is asking for help in locating Kojoe D. Albritton, a 39-year-old male from Ruston.

Independence Day message that spans time

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In our time of instant communication, we are inundated with talk shows, news programs and a myriad of communications that keep us updated on all the happenings of the world. Every once in a while, a speech seems to capture the essence of the moment.

Lincoln Parish named No. 2 school district in Louisiana by Niche

The Lincoln Parish School District is touting a newly published school system rankings list that taps the parish as the second-best school system in Louisiana.