Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

January 2023

Lyddy enters the transfer portal

Article Image Alt Text

Bulldogs losing promising freshman quarterback

Grambling State surges past Rattlers at home in SWACtion

Article Image Alt Text

GRAMBLING — The Grambling State University men’s basketball team earned a hardfought 62-57 victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference ( SWAC) opponent Florida A&M on Monday night at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

Dunkin’ Dogs face North Texas in pivotal matchup

Article Image Alt Text

Throw out the standings and storylines.

Police jury parts ways with Postel

Article Image Alt Text

Doug Postel is no longer parish administrator of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury.

Tech Police seek info on vandalism suspect

Article Image Alt Text

Louisiana Tech Police now have a suspect in the Dec. 31 vandalism incident at the Integrated Science and Engineering Building on campus, and they’re looking for information from the community to find him.

Ruston, Buc-ee's confirm plans for new travel center

Article Image Alt Text

If all goes according to plan, Buc-ee’s will open a $50 million travel center in Ruston in 2025. The center would be first Buc-ee’s location in Louisiana.

A Q&A about retirement planning

Article Image Alt Text

Individuals need not look very far to be reminded of the importance of planning for retirement. Television ad campaigns touting the need to plan for retirement have been front and center for many years. Banks also heavily promote their retirement planning services to account holders. The emphasis financial firms and banks place on retirement planning underscores just how important it is for individuals from all walks of life to prioritize securing their financial futures.

Habits that affect cognitive health

Article Image Alt Text

Various changes to appearance and health are associated with aging. Issues such as diminished vision, waning muscle strength and gray hairs are among the more common and noticeable side effects of aging. Cognitive decline is another symptom often associated with aging, even if that needn’t be the case.

Did You Know?

Article Image Alt Text

The burden on health care costs in retirement could be a significant hurdle for retirees without a sizable nest egg or effective strategy to cover such expenses. According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, an average retired couple aged 65 in 2022 needed around $ 315,000 after taxes to cover their health care expenses in retirement.

BIRTHDAYS

January 10