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Jump Start on Carnival Season

Carnival Season may be months away, but Lincoln Parish’s own Krewe of Pomona got an early jump on the festivities with a kickoff party held at The Revelry in Ruston this week. Krewe members engaged in good food, drink, music and fun as the stage was set for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The new king and queen will be announced at the Dec. 2 party with the Mardi Gras Ball to follow February 3, 2024, at Squire Creek Country Club.

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Grambling students named among BeyGood Foundation Renaissance Scholarship winners

GRAMBLING — Ten Grambling State University students have been announced as recipients of $10,000 scholarships from the BeyGood Foundation, founded by famous artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

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WMU ladies work on Jackson Parish project

First Baptist WMU ladies worked on bibs for Wyatt Manor residents. During the work time Becky McBride had a very informative meeting to discuss their planned event for Forest Haven in December. Also discussed was assisting with the Jackson Parish WMU association Crafty Cafe which will be Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the family life Center at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

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Louisiana’s Second Amendment weekend continues

The Purchases of firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting supplies are exempt from state sales tax this weekend as part of the Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, state officials said.

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Louisiana features several varieties of doves

Hunters have had a tough time this summer. With the lingering drought and daily temperatures 100 degrees and above for days, deer hunters needed to be preparing food plots and getting stands set up and ready.

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'Tech in 10': SMU rolls past LA Tech

Warren Easton spoils Bearcats' opener

The start of a highly-anticipated season for Ruston football began with a similar sting of defeat, with the Bearcats falling 20-19 to Warren Easton Friday at Hoss Garrett Stadium.

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National Chicken Boy Day

In celebration of National Eat Dessert First Month, we take a look at some tempting ways for those with a sweet tooth to kick off their meal while beating the August heat.

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How pet parents can approach excess weight gain in dogs

Maintaining a healthy weight is no small task. Shifting metabolisms as human beings age require routine tweaking of diets so adults can avoid putting on extra weight.