August 2023

Nurturing your garden in late summer

As we ride out this last stretch of summer, it’s time to start looking forward to fall gardening weather. There are some tasks to be handled this month. Here is a list of what to do in the garden and landscape this month and into September.

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Previewing two more topics for upcoming term

In the wake of candidate qualifying for the Oct. 14 general election, the Leader continues its preview of topics that are likely to rise to the surface in the next four-year Lincoln Parish Police Jury term that begins in January.

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Ways to tame traffic-related stress

The automotive group AAA estimates that nearly eight out of 10 drivers demonstrate aggressive driving behaviors. While data indicating the number of road rage cases per state is not available, The Trace’s study on road rage with a firearm found 522 people were shot in 2021 due to road rage, and that Texas, Florida and California have the most road rage incidents involving guns.

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Back To School Meal-prep tips for a manageable back-to-school

Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which can make sitting down for a meal seem like a far-off dream. One easy way to save time is simplifying family recipes and prioritizing meal-planning.

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When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?

Dear Rusty: My wife will be 65 next year, and her full retirement age is 66 years plus 10 months. Can she collect 50% of my Social Security benefit at her full retirement age and then get her own higher personal amount at age 70?

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BIRTHDAYS

August 22

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Grambling man booked for juvenile delinquency offense

A Grambling man has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of juveniles after he and a 17-year-old female were spotted walking down a Ruston street after the man had been told not to date the teen.