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Healthy ways to cope with stress

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Stressful experiences are a part of life, and the physiological responses that occur in response to these challenges are natural tools humans developed as survival mechanisms. People learn and grow as they deal with positive stressful occurrences, such as when speaking in public or taking a test. But when stressors cannot be avoided or prove chronic, the body’s response to stress can take a toll on a person’s mental and physical well-being.

CELEBRATIONS

January 18

Apparent tiff over girlfriend leads to arrest of Ruston man

A Ruston man faces a home invasion charge after he reportedly beat another man with a metal rod in an apparent tiff over a girlfriend.

Rough Edge Road I-20 interchange possible

Police jury eyes federal dollars for its part in eventual project

Investigation ongoing into fatal accident

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Authorities continue to investigate a Wednesday night crash on I-20 that claimed the life of a child and injured seven other people.

Brotherton named Miss Louisiana Tech 2025

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Brotherton named Miss Louisiana Tech 2025

From son to father: passing on a key memory

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THE GRAIN OF SALT

U.S. district judge sentences two men in Monroe court

MONROE – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of two men in Monroe Tuesday. Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced the defendants as follows:

Shreveport rapper found guilty in federal court

SHREVEPORT — United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that a federal jury returned a guilty verdict today against Keynon Frazier, aka “ Green Eyez,” 29, of Shreveport, on an illegal possession of firearms charge. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. presided over the three-day jury trial.

Upon Further Review: Board games have feelings too

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I’m a competitive person. Character flaw or enjoyable attribute? It depends on the day and who you ask honestly. Let’s go with the latter for the sake of this column.