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Mask mandate missing teeth

A few months ago, the word “masks” would have conjured up thoughts of criminals, ninjas or Halloween costumes. Now, thanks to COVID-19 and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mandate, it’s the most common topic in the state.

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Finally something normal is coming

Finally, something normal is about to happen: Candidates are going to qualify for the Nov. 3 primary election.

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Police jury adopts virus protocol for employees

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury’s Health and Welfare Committee passed new protocols Monday governing how the jury’s more than 150 employees must respond if they develop symptoms of COVID-19 or are exposed to someone with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Punt or play?

To play or not to play? That is the question.

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Parish businesses received $58M in PPP loans

Lincoln Parish businesses took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 735 businesses having received more than $58 million in loans.

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Mary Evelyn Brantley Washam

Mary Evelyn Brantley Washam was born on August 18, 1922, to Era Malone Brantley and L. Marvin Brantley and left this life to be with her Lord on July 12, 2020.

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Clyde Colvin Deason, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Colvin Deason, Jr., age 69 of Ruston, will be held at First Baptist Church of Dubach at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. Burial will follow at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Conducting the service will be the Rev. Ronnie Warren assisted by the Rev. Rodney Warren.

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George J. Schneider, Sr.

George J. Schneider, Sr., age 89, peacefully passed away July 9, 2020 in his home in Ruston, LA, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was visited by all of his children prior to his death.