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Why should veterans pay for Medicare?

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I am a Veteran and all my medical needs are covered by the VA. Why should I be paying for Medicare out of my monthly SS check?

Key medical glove factories cutting staff 50%

Malaysia’s medical glove factories, which make most of the world’s critical hand protection, are operating at half capacity just when they’re most needed, The Associated Press has learned.

Lincoln Parish coronavirus timeline

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Following is a timeline of how the worldwide coronavirus outbreak has impacted Lincoln Parish:

City Hall adapts, but still open for business

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Ruston city government is open for business, though in a slightly scaled-back way, in light of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus stay-at-home order.

Two Tigers named Class B first team All-State selections

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Simsboro High School seniors Jakemine Abney (above left) and Kalep Crane (above right) have both been named first-team selections on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class B All-State Basketball as announced this morning. Simsboro was the Class B runner-up after falling to Doyline in the title game by the overtime score of 85-83 on March 14 in Lake Charles. Both Abney and Crane averaged 23.0 points per game on the season. Leader file photos

'Centerist' Biden moves further left

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It’s an indisputable fact that the Democratic Party has moved left in recent years. Now, the party is about to choose a standard bearer in the person of former Vice President Joe Biden, and what has become clear is that Biden has not only shifted left with his party over the years, he has taken significant leftward steps in recent weeks.

Schools suspend meal service

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The Lincoln Parish School Board announced Monday it is suspending its meal pickup service starting today.

Thanking our ‘new-age’ heroes

Heroes come in many forms, shapes and sizes.

Parish offices close, Police Jury meeting canceled

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The Lincoln Parish Courthouse, adjacent annexes and the Police Jury Complex on Homer Street are closed to the public, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury announced Monday morning. The special jury meeting previously scheduled for tonight has also been canceled.

Clifter Jenkins Calloway

Ms. Clifter Jenkins Calloway, age 89 of Ruston, passed away on March 17, 2020.