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Freddie ‘Susie’ Hood Woodard

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Freddie “Susie” Hood Woodard passed away on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.

8 things women should know about Stress

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2. Stress can lead to unhealthy habits. Women have higher risk of overeating due to stress, and may become inactive or smoke to cope with stress, says the American Heart Association.

Quality family life around the dinner table

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Growing up, you could almost tell the day of the week by what mom served for supper. The master of crafting budget-friendly meals both hearty yet delicious, mom put some scrumptious stuff on the table every night. We thought we were in high cotton. And while a simple subsistence, we really were.

CELEBRATIONS

March 2

Back to State

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The LHSAA state basketball tournament might have to start making a reserve spot for Lincoln Prep.

Ruston survives, advances to state

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When you think about 'survive and advance' playoff basketball, No. 8 Ruston's 62-55 quarterfinal win over No. 1 Zachary is what it's all about.

Caution urged with outdoor burning

State and local fire officials are urging residents to avoid open burning until the current windy, dry conditions lessen.

Honoring Pinkie C. Wilkerson

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On Feb. 10, the Pinkie C. Wilkerson Foundation had its annual meeting at the Pinkie C. Wilkerson Life Development Center. In a ceremony preceding the annual meeting, the foundation dedicated the Assembly Room to their President Emeritus, Delores Wilkerson Smith, who was instrumental in establishing the foundation and served as its president for multiple terms. Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson was an American statesperson who served her community as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 until her death in 2000. In addition to being a state legislator, Wilkerson was a dedicated lawyer, an active alumna of Grambling State University, and a contributing member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Hear from GSU’s next president

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Lemelle talks vision, leadership style

Reasons why philosophy rocks

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Usually I don’t read anything more complex than the back of a cereal box, but this week — perhaps it was fate, perhaps it was indigestion — I found an essay on Latin America.