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July 2022

Dixie World Series Action

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Ruston Americans’ Hudson Walpole tries to leg out a base hit in Saturday action in Monroe at the Dixie World Series. For more on the tournament, see Sports inside on page 6.

Dreams cause turmoil in relationship

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DEAR HARRIETTE: From time to time, I have these nightmares about my fiance and me having to face something happening to him or him doing something to break my heart. These dreams have made me feel conflicted with reality. Either I wake up crying, not wanting to get out of bed, or I wake up in a rage, upset with him over something that didn’t happen.

DID YOU KNOW?

Historically high fuel prices will undoubtedly prove to be one of the defining stories of 2022. As the average price for a gallon of gas reached heights drivers might never have imagined as recently as June, some might have wondered just how much that same gallon might have cost roughly 100 years ago.

How to master grilling a thick cut of meat

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A thick cut of meat grilled over an open flame can make for a mouth watering meal. While such an endeavor likely won’t lead to any complaints around the dinner table, many people still shy away from grilling especially thick cuts of meat.

What to do after suffering a sunburn

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While spending time in the great outdoors is a great way to take advantage of summer weather, it’s important that revelers take steps to prevent sunburn.

BIRTHDAYS

July 26

Qualifying ends; 10 local races on Nov. 8 ballot

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Lincoln Parish residents will see 10 local races on the Nov. 8 primary ballot as a result of the candidate qualifying period that ended Friday.

Boats launched at STEM Camp event

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The All About Boats STEM Camp came to a conclusion last week when students took their cardboard boats to the Lambright Sports & Wellness Center at Louisiana Tech to see if their crafts would cross the swimming pool. All five groups finished their boats without any adults helping out, and all five proved buoyant. Above from left are Madelyn Barron, Emily Walker and Hannah Howell piloting “The Bullet” at the Louisiana Tech Natatorium. Below, Brogan Campbell, Fynn Bond, Zane Tradewell and Drew Wade guide “The Flyin’ Lion.”

Tech, Cumbie hosts women’s football clinic Thursday

The Louisiana Tech football coaching staff will hold its inaugural women’s football clinic on Thursday.

Library ends summer reading program with magic show

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JONESBORO — The Jackson Parish Library ended its summer reading program on a fun note for area youth last Friday as they welcomed Frank and Tammy Chaisson’s magic show.