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Reflections on being 12; once was enough

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I went to Bella’s birthday party Friday night. She’s 12. I don’t remember being 12.

Lions Club officers for 2023-24

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Lions Club officers for 2023-24

Area producers complete Master Cattleman Class

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The LSU AgCenter Northwest Region’s annual Master Cattleman Class completed its 10- week run on May 2, with a graduation ceremony.

Union Parish students focus on engineering

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Union Parish students focus on engineering

LoveLincoln Patriotic Program

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Temple Baptist Church is once again partnering with VFW Post 3615 for its annual LoveLincoln Patriotic Program.

Great friends, the glass plant and a glass bottle

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Here we are, the first week of July. The fourth will be here in a couple of days followed quickly by my birthday on the seventh. Then, summer is pretty much over. It’s just always kinda felt that way for me.

Civic Growth – Part III

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In the late 1890s the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company opened an exchange in the second floor of the Judge Holstead building. Logan Arnold was manager. In 1897, the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company operated an exchange and was granted a franchise by the town in 1899. Robert Null was the first manager and Misses Eva and Ethel Robinson were early operators.

How to avoid food poisoning when grilling this summer

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Cooking over an open flame produces a unique flavor that’s difficult to match. The smoky flavor of grilled foods is hard to resist, especially on summer nights that seem tailor-made for cooking and dining outside.

BIRTHDAYS

July 2

Growing up during vintage Fourth of July

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Tuesday most of us will be celebrating our nation’s 247th birthday. We will be firing up the grill, enjoying a little time with family and perhaps if the weather forecasts are correct, we may even have a respite from an oppressive heatwave that has put a drain on everyone.