As states from Florida to North Carolina continue recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Ruston’s Rolling Hills Ministries has made sure to have boots on the ground to help where needed.
As we transition into fall, many of us have been busy catching up on chores in the garden that went by the wayside during the summer — things like weeding flowerbeds and pulling up and replacing plants that succumbed to the heat.
Dear Doctors: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there’s also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it’s even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.
MONROE — Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) announces the launch of its new Sponsorship Request Portal, designed to assist qualified local non-profit organizations and individuals seeking financial support for community-focused events and services. This initiative aligns with NEDHSA’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, competent care and excellent customer service to the people of Northeast Louisiana.
The World Stroke Organization reports that a person suffers a stroke once every three seconds across the globe each day. Globally, there are roughly 12.2 million new strokes each year, and one in four individuals age 25 and older will have a stroke at some point in their lifetime.
A closed-casket memorial service will be held for Rufus Washington, Jr., at 2 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at King’s Funeral Home, in Ruston. Visitation will be held at 12-2 p.m., closed-casket, prior to the service.
Funeral service for Robert Charles “Buddy” Stevenson, age 74, of Ruston, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Taylor, Arkansas.