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Brother J.E. surely loved the Peach Festival

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It’s Peach Festival weekend. In fact, it’s No. 74. While a mainstay, the festival has certainly evolved through the years. And recently I’ve been reminded just how much it has changed. It has grown and stretched and even reinvented itself. However, at the same time it has managed to remain consistent in many ways.

Historical events from June 1924

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The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924.

Honoring the fabulous peach

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The celebration continues this weekend for the 74th Louisiana Peach Festival. And in honor of this fabulous homegrown music and arts festival, let’s look at some local recipes that showcase the perfect local fruit — peaches!

Kevin Davis Crume

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Kevin Davis Crume was born on February 14, 1962, in Roseburg, Oregon. He left this world unexpectedly and was received by his Heavenly Father on the morning of May 29, 2024, at 62 years of age.

CHURCH NEWS

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Try not to be ‘bugged’ this summer

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What’s not to like about summers in the south? Warm temperatures, pretty flowers, fresh tomatoes from the garden, fish jumpin’… I could go on and on.

Sheriff to continue running parish jail

Contract renewal comes with new fee

Entertainment center vote on city agenda

The third time could be the charm for an entertainment center to come to the Ruston Sports Complex.

Peach Art Exhibition opening reception

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Dozens upon dozens of patrons flocked to the Lincoln Parish Library Chautauqua Gallery Thursday evening for the 37th NCLAC Peach Art Exhibition opening reception and awards presentation. The Peach Art Exhibition is one of NCLAC’s longest-running programs and features drawing, painting, photography, 3-D art, and mixed media.

Senate gives final approval to bill creating education savings accounts

BATON ROUGE — The Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a strippeddown version of one of Gov. Jeff Landry’s biggest priorities — a move toward education savings accounts that could provide state money to parents who want to send their children to private schools.