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Benjamin Kimble ‘Ben’ Rogers

Ben Rogers, our precious brother, passed away at age 75 at a medical facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Local Girl Scouts connect with Tech sorority members

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Supreme Court won’t review Conley rape conviction

The Louisiana Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from former local fire chief Patrick Aaron Conley over his 2022 conviction for sex crimes against his wife, effectively ending Conley’s bid for a new trial or reduced sentence.

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Schexnider to give keynote for GSU Founder’s Celebration

Alvin J. Schexnider, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address during Grambling State University’s 123rd Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, October 31. With the theme, “Achieving Excellence Through Service,” the event will be held at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

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International Day of the Girl

Members of Louisiana Tech University’s Kappa Delta Sorority hosted area Girl Scouts at the lodge to help celebrate International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. The goal is to raise girls’ aspirations by connecting them with female role models who can introduce them to the full variety of careers and options in life while inspiring them to aim high. The girls enjoyed a variety of activities, snacks and an environment that encouraged them to believe they can do whatever they want to do.

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In the SWAC race, GSU looks to gash TSU on the road

Ahead of another must- win contest for Grambling State this week on the road at Texas Southern, the G-Men are turning to a smash-mouth play style to help their efforts in running the table in league play.

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Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday

Residents who have outdated or unneeded prescription medications can safely dispose of them Saturday when the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office teams up with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.