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March 2021

Library interim director to resign, board to talk staff cuts

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About two months after being appointed, it appears Theresa Mason is stepping down as interim director of the Lincoln Parish Library.

Downtown parking patrol returning

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After a year’s hiatus, Ruston’s downtown parking patrol is coming back, though a restart date has not been set.

Back on the big stage

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From Super Bowls to presidential inaugurations, the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band is no stranger to performing on big stages.

Taking care of our pets after death

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Sure, it made the rounds of the “News of the Weird” columns when a Nashville businessman left $5 million in a trust fund for his beloved border collie Lulu. But such gestures aren’t as eccentric as you might think.

Returning to my second home

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Hey, I recognize that building. I once delivered pizza to that house. Are you telling me that Griff ’s is still in the same place? What the heck is an institute for micromanufacturing?

Six-year trend: Weather on the warpath

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In February 2015 — no, that is not a typo — back-to-back winter storms dumped rain, sleet and snow on Lincoln Parish.

Kappa Delta presents grand prize to drawing winner

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Louisiana Tech University Kappa Delta member McKinley Sherman (left) is seen presenting Terri P. Summers with the grand prize giveaway from the drawing held during the recent “10K in 1 Day” fundraiser to support the annual Shamrock event.

School Board presents Wiggin’ Out with check

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Lincoln Parish School Board Communications Coordinator Brandon Sutherland (left) presented Wiggin’ Out President Vicki Caskey with a check for $5,273.60 in January. The LPSB faculty and students hosted fundraisers for Wiggin’ Out throughout October 2020.

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G-Men lose season opener in final moments

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After giving up 20 second-quarter points, the Grambling State University Tigers football team roared back in the second half in dramatic fashion and was in perfect position to score the game-winning touchdown in the final moments of the game.