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SENSE & SENSITIVITY

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I hung out with some friends and got an earful. My friends said that even though their children go to a predominantly white school, they have told their children that they had better not bring any white girls home as a date or to marry. They were adamant about this, completely unapologetic in their belief that their black children had better marry black.

Rotary Club names Students of the Month

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The Ruston Rotary Club has announced the recipients of the January Student of the Month Awards.

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Bishop performs confirmation

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The Rt. Rev. Jake Owensby, Bishop of the Western Diocese of Louisiana, preached and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston on Feb. 2. From left are Lee Anne Bordelon, confirmed; Atta Carpenter, confirmed; Owensby; Avery Stout, confirmed; and Fr. Chris Heying, Rector.

Couple married in Hawaii

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Jen Pratt, of Denton, Texas, and Michael Stein Baughman IV, also of Denton, were united in marriage on Jan. 14 at Ironwoods Beach in Maui, Hawaii. The bride is the

It’s time to push adult son out of the nest

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have two adult children — one who is already independent, and another who is struggling. I’m really worried about him. He seems to have a lack of

Thoughts on the Oscar nominations (Part 1)

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The Super Bowl may be today, but next weekend is the Super Bowl for movie critics: the 92nd Academy Awards. Here are my thoughts on the ever-popular acting categories, though

Growing sons want to change bedtime

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a question about bedtimes. My kids have always had a bedtime that is relatively early because I want to make sure that they get enough rest

Hampton Inn donates to Wiggin’ Out

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The Hampton Inn by Hilton of Ruston recently held a fundraiser for Wiggin’ Out where pink bands were sold for $1 each. The proceeds were donated to Wiggin’ Out. Pictured

Fear, murder and a clear lack of accountability

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He used to tell me that one day I was going to die. I wouldn’t know what daythatwouldbe,when or how, but one day, when I least expected it, I would