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The wonderful sounds of getting old

Funny how life can come full circle on you when you least expect it. I’d even say that at times it comes at you like a 250-pound linebacker running full speed.

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Is there a correlation between alcohol, domestic abuse?

On payday, Pop would stop at the bar at the bottom of the hill on his way home and stay there till late. When he came in, he was drunk and mean, and he beat up on our mother. It got to where when she saw his car turning into the driveway, Mother would lock us all in the back bedroom so he couldn’t get to us.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana to hold pickleball tournament

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana is hosting the Second Annual Pickleball Tournament, where participants of any skill level can play, and in return, support a great cause.

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China Grove Church holds Movie Night

Pastor Damian Wilson, Lady Victoria Wilson and members of the China Grove Church held the

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Jonesboro Study Guild enjoys evening of education, refreshment

Under the leadership of President Chrisie Weeks, the Jonesboro Study Guild gathered for a meeting called to order on March 23.

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Ruston Rotary Students of the Month

Ruston Rotary honored six students as March Students of the Month. The students are selected by each school in coordination with the Ruston Rotary Club. Each student gave a short speech listing his or her accomplishments and plans after high school. The Students of the Month are (from left) Itavus Brown, Simsboro High School; George Eccles, II, Lincoln Preparatory School; Mia Graham, Cedar Creek School; Grisham Locke, Ruston High School; Rylie Nutt, Ruston High School and Troy Smith Choudrant High School.

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Scenes from the Wiggin’ Out Gala

Wiggin’ Out held its biggest fundraiser, the annual Wiggin’ Out Gala, this past week for the 10th time in the non-profit’s 13-year history. Wiggin’Out is a local non-profit that provides wigs, mustaches, headwear, lymphatic garments, prosthetic bras and gift cards to current and recently former cancer patients throughout the I-20 corridor in North Louisiana through donations and fundraising. Supporters showed up with wigs and costumes to help the organization raise awareness and funding for local cancer patients.

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Wild Turkey Federation holds banquet

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Things looking positive for turkey season

There is no way I could ever forget my introduction to hunting wild turkeys. I had actually tagged along years ago behind Blue Parkman, a veteran turkey hunter from Ruston who had several years of chasing gobblers under his belt.