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Jump Start on Carnival Season

Carnival Season may be months away, but Lincoln Parish’s own Krewe of Pomona got an early jump on the festivities with a kickoff party held at The Revelry in Ruston this week. Krewe members engaged in good food, drink, music and fun as the stage was set for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The new king and queen will be announced at the Dec. 2 party with the Mardi Gras Ball to follow February 3, 2024, at Squire Creek Country Club.

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Did You Know?

Though many people have happily put the COVID- 19 pandemic behind them, lingering issues related to the pandemic continue to affect individuals in unique ways.

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BIRTHDAYS

September 3

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Recreation and Amusement — Part IV

The race track, located at the present (1959) site of Vetville and Louisiana Tech’s School of Agriculture, was built by Ben Smith. Always kept “as smooth as silk,” the track was one-half mile long. A large bleacher-type grandstand with roof was erected, and during the racing season concession stands were rented to individuals and clubs.

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Swimming was worth waiting an hour

Am I the only one who can still feel her mother’s back straighten up when you’ve done something of which she might not approve? I mean, it doesn’t matter where I am, how old I might be or what I’m doing, I can immediately sense if my mom wouldn’t approve of what’s going on.

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Drieling exhibit now showing; ARToberfest around the corner

Ruston’s own, Christiane Drieling, has an exhibit on display at the Masur Museum of Art. The exhibit, titled “Earth,” will be on view in the Upper River Gallery of the Masur Museum at 1400 South Grand Street in Monroe.

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National Chicken Boy Day

In celebration of National Eat Dessert First Month, we take a look at some tempting ways for those with a sweet tooth to kick off their meal while beating the August heat.

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How pet parents can approach excess weight gain in dogs

Maintaining a healthy weight is no small task. Shifting metabolisms as human beings age require routine tweaking of diets so adults can avoid putting on extra weight.