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Woman’s husband hasn’t been to doctor for years

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I just learned that an old family friend has come down with prostate cancer. He said he has to have surgery and probably chemotherapy and radiation. He didn't look very good and he was definitely upset when he told me. I learned from his wife that he hadn't gone to the doctor for a long time after he was feeling poorly. She was furious with him.

Dubach raises sewer rates to get grant

DUBACH — The town of Dubach has almost doubled its wastewater fee rates in order to qualify for a grant that will fund an extension to the town’s sewer system.

Panel OK’s conditional use for apartment project

Developers of a proposed new apartment complex off Cooktown Road are over their first hurdle.

New Tech parking opens

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Louisiana Tech University recently completed construction of a new parking lot on Tech Drive and W. Alabama Avenue at the site of the former Tech softball and soccer fields.

State Legislature calls for special session

The Louisiana State Legislature announced they will convene the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session at 6 p.m. on Monday.

Tech’s cyber education certificate program highlighted in DoE briefing

Louisiana Tech University’s Cyber Education Certificate was showcased during a recent U.S. Department of Education STEM briefing.

Tech’s Holtz feels heavenly after win at USM

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It’s often the little things that can mean the most — things like fundamentals, inches and angles, and sometimes even angels, too.

Bearcats XC teams take titles at Choudrant Aggie Invitational

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For a second straight week, the Ruston High School cross country teams ran away from the competition on Saturday, and both the Bearcats boys and girls squads took first place at the 2020 Choudrant Aggie Invitational.

Penalties prove costly as Saints fall to Raiders in Las Vegas

When Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins hooked his arm around that of Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs on an overthrown, thirddown pass, yellow flags flew. A defensive pass interference call extended a late Las Vegas drive that ultimately extinguished New Orleans’ comeback hopes on Monday night.

Employer health insurance still viable

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More than 55 million Americans have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 struck. But for the most part, they haven’t lost their health insurance. An astounding 98% of workers who had employersponsored health benefits before the pandemic are still enrolled in workplace plans, according to a July report.