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New catalog system after two-day closure

Lincoln Parish Library patrons will see a new online catalog interface sooner than expected on Dec. 7 following a two-day closure on Dec. 5- 6 for staff to be trained on the change.

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Kickoff to Christmas

Downtown event set for Saturday

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Louisiana Tech graduates reminded of lasting lessons

Longtime community service enthusiast and Louisiana Tech University alumna Rosemary “ Toni” Wurster Chandler Turner of Dallas shared in her address to Fall 2022 graduates the ways in which her Tech education taught valuable life- long lessons.

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WWII vet honored for service, 102nd birthday

The Wesley Chapel area in Ruston recently came together to give thanks for one of its long-standing pillars of the community. There was also another reason for the celebration. Its honoree just happened to turn 102.

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Letlow visits A.E. Phillips

Fifth graders at A.E. Phillips Laboratory School had a surprise visit from U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow on Nov. 10. They enjoyed listening to her share her experience as a Congresswoman and asking her questions about her service to the country.

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Tips to introduce a new dog to your other dog

Dog owners and their families may welcome a new dog with open arms because they recognize these pets provide unconditional love and can make their human companions smile no matter what else is going on in their lives. However, other dogs may be considerably less enthusiastic about rolling out the proverbial welcome mat to another furry member of the family. In recognition of the potential difficulties of welcoming a new dog into a home where a dog already lives, the Humane Society of the United States and the American Kennel Club offer these suggestions to help dogs get along from the moment they meet.

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More should be thankful for freedom

If you are like 88% of Americans, you have a turkey in your fridge in preparation for Thanksgiving Day. I am an information addict and I had to look it up: 46 million turkeys sold for this holiday.

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Part II: The fight to vote, one more river to cross

The quest to control and dominate is a stymied movement that will have long term regrettable consequences for the nation. Our nation is in the process of recovering from the loss of one million Americans to COVID, many of whom were a critical part of the nation’s vital workforce.