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January 2023

Many star Tackett Curtis named Louisiana’s Mr. Football

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Already headed to California to begin classes at USC Jan. 5, Many linebacker Tackett Curtis made history in his home state this week by receiving the highest honor awarded by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association – Louisiana Mr. Football.

Krewe of Pomona King’s Party

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Krewe of Pomona King’s Party

State launches hotline for reporting juvenile sex trafficking

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana has launched a hotline for receiving reports of suspected juvenile sex trafficking, centralizing the calls to ensure closer coordination between state agencies, law enforcement, and service providers tasked with investigating cases, helping victims to safety and advocating on their behalf.

How to use diet to combat age-related bodily changes that can affect your health

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The changes associated with aging include physical transformations but also more subtle shifts the naked eye cannot see. For example, metabolism slows as individuals grow older, and aging also can lead to a decrease in bone density and muscle mass. These changes affect how men and women at or nearing retirement age should approach their diets in recognition of the various ways their nutritional needs change at this point in their lives. Any modifications to a diet should first be discussed with a physician, but the following are some ways aging adults can use diet to combat age-related changes to their bodies.

Ruston approves Buc-ee's tax break

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New figures on proposed Buc-ee's in Ruston

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The reported Buc-ee's travel center that may be coming to Ruston would be a $50 million investment.

Recreation and Amusement

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Ruston’s early social life was centered in the oyster suppers and ice cream socials given by the women of various churches to raise money to buy carpets and organs and keep the churches painted. By 1892, however, the town boasted a real opera house, capable of seating between 600 and 700 persons.

An Elvis message about our humanity

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Make no mistake, I learned my lesson last year. In fact, I got the message loud and clear.

Over-the-counter nasal spray helps one reader’s sinuses

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Congress resembles an eighth grade production

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Each year my eighth grade English teacher, the late, great Mr. George Smith, directed and produced a play for the entire Northside Jr. High student body.