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A Q&A about retirement planning

Individuals need not look very far to be reminded of the importance of planning for retirement. Television ad campaigns touting the need to plan for retirement have been front and center for many years. Banks also heavily promote their retirement planning services to account holders. The emphasis financial firms and banks place on retirement planning underscores just how important it is for individuals from all walks of life to prioritize securing their financial futures.

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Habits that affect cognitive health

Various changes to appearance and health are associated with aging. Issues such as diminished vision, waning muscle strength and gray hairs are among the more common and noticeable side effects of aging. Cognitive decline is another symptom often associated with aging, even if that needn’t be the case.

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BIRTHDAYS

January 10

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ANNIVERSARY

February 20

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Recreation and Amusement

Ruston’s early social life was centered in the oyster suppers and ice cream socials given by the women of various churches to raise money to buy carpets and organs and keep the churches painted. By 1892, however, the town boasted a real opera house, capable of seating between 600 and 700 persons.

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An Elvis message about our humanity

Make no mistake, I learned my lesson last year. In fact, I got the message loud and clear.

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Over-the-counter nasal spray helps one reader’s sinuses

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Century Next Bank donates to Friends of Ruston Skatepark

Each year the Lincoln Parish Century Next Bank employees select a charity to be the recipient of their collective jeans money, special breakfast donations, fantasy football funds, etc. For 2022, the employees chose Friends of Ruston Skatepark (FORS) and recently presented a check to the local beneficiary in the amount of $2,237. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Dean Smith, Kaitlin McGaugh, Susan Skapura, Kellie Coulter, Bill Hogan, Randy Braddock (FORS), Tom Futrell (FORS), Sharina Hemphill, Charlita Hudson and Matti Britt.