February 2022

REAL report focuses on oil, air travel, education

The latest Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report offers insight into recent economic developments in Louisiana, with focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on air travel, how hurricanes have affected the oil industry, and graduation rates compared to funding.

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Downtown parking situation is maddening

I’ve explained multiple times that my column title refers to the grain of salt with which you should take my opinions.

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COVID cases in local schools close to zero

The Lincoln Parish School District’s journey out of the Omicroninduced surge of COVID-19 appears to be all but complete.

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State Runner-up

The Cedar Creek Lady Cougars dropped a tough 60-42 decision to Southern Lab in the Division IV state championship game Thursday. Cedar Creek ends its season with a 28-3 record and takes home the state runner-up trophy. See more coverage from the state championship game in Sports on page 6. Photo by Rodrick Anderson

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Dubach Town Hall to upgrade internet

The Dubach Town Council plans to use a slice of its federal emergency relief funds to upgrade spotty internet coverage at Town Hall.

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Cypress Springs Bicycle Donation

Adopt-A-School partner Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi helped Cypress Springs Elementary School make a dream come true for its students. The sorority donated a new bicycle as part of a special emphasis on campus which allowed students to enter a drawing to win a bike of their own. On hand for the presentation were (left to right) School Interventionist Ivory Bass, Principal Mary Wilks-Kilgore and Beta Sigma Phi Vice President Diane Zumwalt. Members of Beta Sigma Phi continue to be a proud sponsor of Cypress Springs through the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce program. Submitted photo

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Son’s girlfriend mocks his family’s faith

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up Christian, and I’ve raised my kids Christian; my dad is even a pastor, so we’ve lived a really faith-based life. My son introduced me to his new girlfriend a few months ago, and today the topic of faith came up.

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Former G-Man Williams drafted by Breakers

Former Grambling State University wide receiver Chad Williams was selected in the 17th round by the New Orleans Breakers in the United States Football League (USFL) Draft on Wednesday morning.