January 2023

Delving into today’s cyberstalking era

January is “Stalking Awareness Month.” In general, when we look at the actions of a stalker we tend to focus on the physical aspects of stalking or the physical things stalkers do to intimidate and harass their victims.

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LHC launches new home buyers program

The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) announced the launch of a new soft second mortgage initiative to assist first- time homebuyers in areas affected by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida.

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Brent captures Miss Minden crown to add to pageant resume

Jacie Brent grew up watching the Miss Minden pageant. In fact, she held a dream of wearing that crown ever since she was a little girl. Now she has discovered dreams do come true as the hometown girl was recently crowned Miss Minden 2023.

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Clayton follows husband’s urging to tag big buck

A 20-year-old nursing student at Louisiana Tech, Jordyn Clayton followed her husband Zac’s advice to shoot the shoulder of a deer that had its head and massive antlers hidden from her by brush. She did as he instructed and ended up with a huge 12-point buck that scored 180 3/8 inches.

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Not getting a flu shot could be a health risk

Dear Doctors: I’ve been reading that it’s a pretty bad flu season this year, and I’m starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late. Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year’s vaccine effective?

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Girls Design for Good workshop

Maddie Spivey and Yamata Ewing engage in the “Where in the World is the Water” measuring experience at the Lincoln Parish Library during Saturday’s Girls Design for Good workshop as part of the SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center at Louisiana Tech University.

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Did you Know?

Though individuals may think only excessive levels of radon can contribute to lung cancer, the WHO notes that studies conducted in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America and China, have found that even low concentrations of radon like those found in residential settings can contribute to the occurrence of lung cancer.