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Older husband, working wife seek guidance

Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security. My wife will be 65 in January of 2025. Our hope was to start paying off some credit card expense by her receiving SS when she turns 65, however it appears there would be a substantial reduction to her benefits. Her work income is $37,500 a year, and she wasn’t planning on retiring from work at age 65.

The Orchard brings Christian moms together

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Research shows there is a consistently strong tie between moms’ well- being and their level of social support. Delving deeper, moms who feel personally supported tend to feel less anxiety, depression, stress and loneliness.

Ruston man takes plea deal in 2015 homicide

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A Ruston man already serving time for having sex with a minor has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2015 death of his girlfriend in a separate but apparently related incident.

Grambling suspect escapes handcuffs

Meantime, in an unrelated incident, Grambling city police arrested a 22-year-old Lake Charles woman on charges including simple escape and resisting an officer Saturday afternoon after she got out of handcuffs placed on her after she reportedly failed a field sobriety test.

Less litter in Lincoln

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Parish participates in Love the Boot cleanup

Road closure on E. Mississippi

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Weather permitting, the City of Ruston will close the intersection of Kavanaugh Rd. and Arcadia Dr. southbound lane to through traffic starting at 9 a. m. Wednesday until 5 p.m.

Ruston police nab teenage escapees

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Ruston police arrested two teenagers Friday who escaped from a South Louisiana youth correction center and apparently tried to steal a vehicle from a local car rental agency.

Nine years in the making

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Simsboro wins first playoff game since 2015

Chatham woman killed in Jackson Parish crash

On Friday shortly before 2 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a singlevehicle fatal crash on Hwy. 146 near Nig-Dorsey Road. The crash claimed the life of 82-year-old Geneva Williams of Chatham.

Dr. Bones to feature ‘Ice Age’ exhibit event for kids Saturday

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FARMERVILLE — Youngsters are invited to enjoy the “Expedition: Ice Age” exhibit with Dr. Bones on Saturdayfrom 1-3 p.m., in the Union Museum of History and Art – Discovery Place.