July 2024

Alzheimer's disease and the various dementias

Dementia is an umbrella term that alludes to various conditions arising from damage to brain cells that affect the cells’ ability to communicate. This damage can affect a person’s ability to think clearly and his or her behavior and emotions, says the Alzheimer’s Association. There are several types of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is one of them.

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Summer mowing tips for a healthy, lush lawn

In a recent Backyard Life video, the multimedia destination of lawn care equipment manufacturer Exmark, product manager Chris Lamme offers insights for keeping grass healthy and lush all season. He says: “When it comes to maintaining a beautiful lawn, the main factors to consider are the height of your cut and the frequency of cut, and that starts with knowing what type of grass you have.”

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LEAP scores slightly dip

Lincoln Parish results trend down for first time since pandemic

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Curtain closes on Fiddler on the Roof

The Ruston Community Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” came to a close Sunday with outstanding reviews from the public to close out the troupe’s 46th season. RCT is planning its next show for the Dixie Center with auditions scheduled in August for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” which will be presented Oct. 17-20. Auditions will be held at MARC (RCT building) at 504 E. Georgia Ave. from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 24 and 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 25.

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Officially a member: Ruston joins LEPA

It’s official. Ruston is a member of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority.

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Bulldogs believe in improvement

Tech hopeful of running back, D-line options at CUSA Media Day

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Discarded

Ruston set to suspend recycling

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Louisiana Legislature to conduct review, assessment of DOTD

The Louisiana Legislature announced this week that it has contracted with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in order to perform a comprehensive assessment of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

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AgCenter researchers part of $6 million study on climate-resilient soybeans

An extreme drought across Louisiana last year showed how vulnerable soybeans are to stressful climate conditions. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Jong Ham has been investigating how soybean seeds treated with bacterial agents can help soybean plants fight stress. His research is part of a larger study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to determine how heat and drought affect soybeans.