April 2022

Backyard Birding workshop set for May 3

A free “Backyard Birding” workshop will be offered on May 3 at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston.

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Recent legislation challenges advances made protecting victims

Easter week was a tumultuous week for victims and survivors of domestic violence in Louisiana.

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Caney Lake to host Spring Festival, Gumbo Cook-off

The Caney Lake Community Foundation will sponsor a Spring Festival and 6th Annual Gumbo Cookoff on April 30, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Leave wildlife babies alone; they’re not abandoned

Situation 1: You’re out for a walk in the woods admiring the beauty of nature when you spot something lying motionless next to a log. The muted colors catch your eye and as you continued to look at what you’ve found, the form of a tiny fawn begins materializing in your mind.

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Keep roads safe

Driving fatalities in the United States are at the highest point since 2008, yet new research reveals that many are unaware of the enhanced risk and are actively making choices that increase the danger on our roads.

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A piece of Dolly’s love, influence comes to Lincoln Parish

I’d heard murmurings. But you know how that goes. Anybody can hear anything around town.

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Melissa Le promotes girls in STEM

Melissa Le, recently crowned Louisiana Middle Grades Student of the Year and reigning Miss Louisiana Teen Volunteer, recently spoke to the Cypress Springs Elementary School fourth and fifth grade girls about her platform of Girls in STEM. While promoting her passion project, the A.E. Phillips eighth grader shared from her own experience while participating in a lively question and answer session that allowed the students to learn from her personal journey.