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July 2022

Oxbow ups and downs of Lake Yucatan

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It was probably 20 years ago when I made my first and only visit to a Louisiana lake that has its ups and downs. I’m talking about Lake Yucatan, one of the many oxbow lakes in close proximity to the Mississippi River. My friend Mike Gammill from Oak Grove took me to the lake to give the crappie a try. We didn’t catch many but I was impressed by the size of the slabs we caught.

Daughter’s lack of ambition bothers mom

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I am the mother to a 25-year-old daughter who has no real plan for her life. I want to start off by admitting that it is completely normal and acceptable not to have it all planned out when you’re in your 20s. In my 20s, I had no clue what I was doing.

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Louisiana Tech Materials Camp

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From left, Teddy Gehl and Krish Dua melt borax between copper or iron wire to make borax flux during the Materials Camp underway at Louisiana Tech University this week. The camp is part of the middle grades STEM series facilitated by Chris Campbell and supported by the Region 8 LaSTEM Center in the College of Education. Courtesy Photo

Easy DIY summer projects to tackle around the house

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Summer is the most popular time of the year for home renovations, with the great weather making indoor and outdoor fixes a breeze. From simple remodel ideas to budget-friendly outdoor updates, these are the top projects to tackle this summer, according to a DIY expert.

Drive-in theater rebirth conjures up memories of speakers, snacks

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I’m going to the drivein this weekend – for the first time in 42 years.

Ambulance service not the place for political games

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If you’re a Lincoln Parish resident living outside the city limits of Ruston, the future of ambulance and rescue services in your area is about to arrive at the precipice of the unknown.

No more Ruston offers for EMS

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Regardless of what the parishwide Ambulance Service Committee does next, the city of Ruston will not provide emergency medical and rescue services to parish residents in 2023.

State system responds to rape victim suit

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The college system that governs Louisiana Tech has denied wrongdoing in a lawsuit brought by a former Tech student who claims the system could have prevented her from being raped.

LPSB passes teacher stipend, rolls tax millages forward

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Employees of the Lincoln Parish School District will receive a little extra cash this fall, and residents will see a minimal uptick in their property taxes as a result of two actions taken by the parish school board Tuesday.