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April 2022

Hometown Pledge

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A.J. Thomas has been a leader on and off the field at Cedar Creek School in Ruston, so it’s no surprise that he has become Louisiana Tech’s first commitment for the Class of 2023 under new head football coach Sonny Cumbie.

Parkway’s Mikaylah Williams honored as state’s top player

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Already in elite company, Parkway guard Mikaylah Williams moved a step higher this week when she was named Louisiana Farm Bureau/Miss Basketball by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Tested and Ready

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There’s a method to Cedar Creek head softball coach Julie Riser’s madness. She scheduled as many higher classification opponents as she could to end the 2022 season.

THIS DATE IN BASEBALL

1900 — The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Braves 19-17 in 10 innings to set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs on opening day. The Braves scored nine runs in the ninth inning to put the game into extra innings.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes its way to Lincoln Parish

Youngsters across Lincoln Parish can now receive free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, thanks to the efforts of Jonesboro State Bank’s Pledge 10 program.

Call to cops leads to arrest

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A man wanted by Grambling authorities for allegedly shooting his girlfriend was arrested Thursday after he called Ruston police to complain about an unrelated incident.

Cherishing 230 calories of perfection

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You can’t congregate in public these days without the discussion of inflation, gas prices and food costs entering the conversation at some point.

Keep the lights on for public notices

Read all about it while you can: Senate Bill 322. Call it the “Turn Out the Lights” legislation.

Interest in gardening on the rise in Jackson Parish

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Recent nationwide and statewide economic factors have contributed to a greater demand for agricultural products in Jackson Parish. Currently, Jackson Parish has four independently owned and operated farm and garden supply businesses located throughout the Parish that are meeting the increased demands of the local farmers and gardeners.

CHURCH NEWS

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