May 2022

TODAY AT A GLANCE

Today is the 125th day of 2022 and the 47th day of spring.

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Library board poised to re-advertise for director

The application period for director of the Lincoln Parish Library has concluded with one candidate seeking the position, but the library’s Board of Control appears likely to forego reviewing that person’s candidacy in favor of re-advertising the vacancy.

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Reading for Relief

This week Rolling Hills Ministries opened a bookstore on East Georgia Avenue to further support its charitable efforts. All the books and many of the furnishings were donated to RHM’s network of thrift stores in the area. The store also features a coffee shop in the back. Like the thrift stores, all proceeds go directly to supporting RHM’s disaster relief and other forms of ministry.

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School bus prices soaring in Lincoln Parish

The effects of inflation and supply chain issues have made themselves felt at the local school district level when it comes to availability and price of school buses.

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Busted

What began as a traffic stop for a vehicle not having an illuminated license plate landed a Farmerville man in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on a slew of drug and weapons charges.

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Severe weather possible in north Louisiana today

The potential for severe weather is back in the forecast today as thunderstorms move across much of the area.

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Simsboro, Choudrant compete at state track meet today

Beginning today, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association will be crowning team and individual state champions in track and field on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge.

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Diamond Dogs sweep season series over ULM in 11-5 battle

Louisiana Tech was economical with its offense in running over UL- Monroe 11-5 Tuesday at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park, completing the season sweep over the Warhawks.

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Techsters drop ULM tilt with eyes on the bigger prize this weekend

MONROE — With the final Conference USA series of the year approaching and an opportunity to play for a league title on the line, Louisiana Tech head coach Josh Taylor played Tuesday night’s midweek game against ULM with a bigger picture in mind.