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Retirement celebration for Bill Brown

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A retirement reception for Bill Brown was held at Louisiana National Bank in Ruston Thursday, celebrating his 50 years in radio. Left, Warren Post, Julie Post and Jack Thigpen caught up during the reception while right, Brown’s son Cary Brown visited with Ricky Burton just before the event began.

Back to School with Grace event planned for July

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While most folks are counting down to the end of the current school year, Grace Bible Baptist Church is already gearing up for the 2024-25 year.

New Hope Baptist to host women’s event Saturday

The women of New Hope Ministry at New Hope Baptist Church will be presenting a Christian Women Enhancing Their Mind, Body and Spirit event Saturday at the church beginning at 10 a.m.

VFW launches fundraiser for new post home

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Local VFW Post 3615 has long been in need of a new home. For years it has been displaced while working toward securing a permanent home.

Prep baseball playoff pairings revealed

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Three Lincoln parish baseball programs earned a spot in the 2024 postseason with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association releasing the brackets Tuesday.

Can I claim Social Security and still work?

Dear Rusty: I will be turning 63 soon. Can I apply for Social Security and continue to work? Would I be limited to how many hours or how much I could make? I know my monthly SS amount would be cut by 30%, or somewhere around there, but how would working affect me? I was trying to read up on this, but the $1 and $2 thing confused me. I have an offer to take a work-at-home position and need to decide soon, but it is a cut in income. The cut would be okay if I could draw my Social Security too. Signed: Wanting Work at Home

Unite loved ones with a Luscious Dessert

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Celebration-worthy treats are perfect ways to cap off days spent with those you love, whether there’s a special occasion or you’re simply looking for creative ways to share more moments together. As a beloved staple in American households for generations, pie provides a sweet, delicious way to bring family and friends to the table.

CELEBRATIONS

April 17

Signs of potential learning disorders

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The Learning Disabilities Association of America estimates that around one in five children in the United States have learning and attention issues. Those issues are not always easy to spot, but parents can learn to look for signs that suggest their children may have a learning disorder. The LDAA notes that learning disorders may manifest differently based on a child’s age. The following rundown of age-based symptoms, courtesy of the LDAA, can help parents who suspect their child may have a learning disorder.

Tart Cherry Unity Pie

Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Tart Cherry Industry Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Servings: 8