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Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert

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Meringue Nests with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Single reader finding it difficult to date

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been single for almost 10 years now, and I am finding it harder to date as the years go by. I always seem to find something wrong with everyone I come across. I don’t think I’m a picky person, but I just can’t seem to fully relate with anyone. What can I do to be more open in the dating scene?

BIRTHDAYS

April 17

Artist spotlight shines on Lona Hinton Johnson

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Lona Hinton Johnson, or Ms. Lona as her many friends call her, is 88 years old and was born in the Antioch Community of Jackson Parish. She lived there and attended Antioch Presbyterian Church until she was 18 years old.

Jonesboro hosting Sunshine Festival Saturday

The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 17th Annual Jackson Parish Sunshine Festival Saturday in downtown Jonesboro.

Should friends share a room on trip?

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DEAR HARRIETTE: Is it inappropriate to share a hotel room with a platonic friend of the opposite sex? My friend and I are planning a trip, and he suggested that to save money we should get one room with separate beds.

DID YOU KNOW

The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year.

BIRTHDAYS

April 17

Dixie Dancers perform for Ruston Kiwanis Club

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The Dixie Dancers made their initial 2022 Performance at the Ruston Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 7, 2022. The local dancers, some who have been dancing now for 22 years, include (left to right) Margaret Hoogland, Cindy Thomas, Yvette Emory, Kathy Mansfield, Mary Ann Woods, Esther Lazarus, Billy Jean Ingram, Patsy Hinton and Marlen Jimerson. Kiwanis member Ernest Young (back left) invited the group to perform at the meeting where everyone was delighted to welcome and encourage their continued performances.

The Easter story

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From Luke 23:32-24:8