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February 2022

State Champs x2

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Ruston High School’s domination of Louisiana track and field continued over the weekend at Carl Maddox Fieldhouse on the campus of LSU, where the boys and girls track teams celebrated by winning state championships to wrap up the indoor season. It was the second straight indoor championship for the boys, and the girls won their first indoor state title. Courtesy photo

WIC issues guidance for baby formula recall

Louisiana WIC has issued the following guidance, available at LouisianaWIC.org, for participants impacted by a recall of powdered infant formula.

Jonesboro State Bank begins accepting Pledge 10 applications

Jonesboro State Bank (JSB) is currently accepting applications for the JSB Pledge 10 program. The grant program is available to Jackson, Bienville, Winn and Lincoln parish non-profit organizations and public agencies looking to finish funding a project or renovating community spaces.

COVID vaccine does not alter genetic makeup

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column devoted to your ongoing questions about the coronavirus and its vaccines and boosters.

Jackie Robinson you probably didn’t know

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Even casual baseball fans know that Jackie Robinson became Major League Baseball’s first Black player, that he had a stellar career with the Brooklyn Dodgers that included Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards.

5 cooking swaps to help manage cholesterol

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When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health.

Biomedical Engineering building to be renamed after Dan Reneau

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The University of Louisiana System Board approved a proposal late last week to name Louisiana Tech University’s Biomedical Engineering building for former president Daniel D. Reneau, whose vision in 1972 led Tech to start one of the first biomedical engineering programs in the nation.

Healthy and fun rainy day activities for kids

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There are numerous reasons for children to spend time outdoors. Soaking up sunlight and fresh air can do everything from reduce stress to improve cardiovascular health.

Startle reflex could cause meltdowns

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Q: Our 11-month-old son has started crying at just about anything he doesn’t understand. In our playgroup, if another child or an adult so much as looks at him the “wrong” way, he melts down.

Newly-engaged wants family to accept fiancee

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 30-year-old lesbian who just proposed to my girlfriend. I had never come out to any of my family; I really didn’t feel the need to because I’ve never been close to any of them.