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February 2023

Berg, Tech School of Design showcase work at Tiny Con 3

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Louisiana Tech Associate Professor of Design Jerry Berg II and three students minoring in Game Design — Kristina Martinez, Thien Vu, and Trevor Taylor — recently participated in Tiny Con 3, an indie game development event, hosted by the Society of Play in Dallas.

Tech debate team repeats as state champion

The Louisiana Tech University Debate Team made it backto- back state championships last weekend by winning the Southern Forensics Championship at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the tournament that serves as the state competition for Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Robbins visits drama club

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Kenneth Robbins recently paid a visit to the Act Up Theatre Drama Club as part of the club’s Guest Artist Series to talk to the students about his career, his work and about being a playwright. Robbins (front left) is shown with the club after the meeting.

A tribute to those who didn’t come home

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Tom and I just returned from the annual VFW Mid-Winter Conference. During the opening session, I had the privilege of witnessing an incredibly moving ceremony honoring the 24 remaining soldiers listed as still missing in action (MIA) or a prisoner of war (POW) following America’s withdrawal from Vietnam.

SCHOOLS Part 1

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SCHOOLS

From Your Kitchen

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It’s National Homemade Soup Day and these recipes are perfect for a cold winter day in Lincoln Parish:

Ruston Lions Club to welcome Wesley Harris

The Ruston Lions Club will host Wesley Harris for its meeting Tuesday. A member of the Homer Lions Club and Claiborne Parish Librarian, Harris is also chair for the committee organizing the Lincoln Parish Sesquicentennial.

BIRTHDAYS

February 5

North Hodge chief pledges to make community better

Chief Bobby Dillon is returning for his second term as North Hodge police chief, and if you ask him his reason for seeking reelection, his answer comes very quickly — his love for the community.

How bout ya good buddy, got your ears on?

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If you’ve read my columns over the years you know I take trips down memory lane from time to time.