August 2023

Low blood pressure can have negative impact on health

Dear Doctors: I’m a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I’m prone, I wake up. I don’t have any cardiac issues, and there’s no pain. It’s just a sudden funny feeling, then I’m out. What might be causing this?

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From Kitchen

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. For those who do, we’re reaching back to yesterday, August 3, when it was National Grab Some Nuts Day. So let’s enjoy some recipes that capitalize on the nutty wonder of these dried seeds, kernels and fruits.

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Quick indoor organizing projects to tackle now

From leaving on vacations and weekend getaways to heading out for a hike or to a sporting event, frequent in-and-out traffic in summer can leave our spaces a mess. While a deep clean can be reserved for fall, home organizing expert Abby Lawson of the popular Abby Organizes blog says there are quick ways to tidy up the home now.

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Train Derailment

Rail line should be running today after cleanup

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International artist, Ruston native paints library mural

On a road trip from Basel, Switzerland to stops like Paris and Honduras, humble Ruston, Louisiana may seem like a strange and unexciting destination.

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Chandler’s 100th birthday

Local military veteran Lavon Chandler celebrated his 100th birthday in July with a party at The Arbor and Terrace in Ruston. Chandler, who was born on July 18, 1923, was joined by family and friends to celebrate the special occasion. The party was hosted by his daughter Deborah Baldwin and her husband, Robert.

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Most Improved

Lincoln Parish test scores make state’s largest leap

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Looking for a breakthrough in west Texas

UTEP Miners enter season with roster full of experience, hope

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McNeil, receivers dominate first half in big Bulldog victory

In what was without a doubt the best allaround performance for Tech in the 2022 season, the Bulldogs built a large lead and never let UTEP back in for a 41-31 win at home on Oct. 8, 2022.