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Durrett, Melton elected police jury officers

Challenger Scriber falls short twice

Up, Up and Away

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Up, Up and Away

The most popular beaver in Ruston

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The lovable little cartoon beaver with the red cap has officially invaded Ruston. He may be the most popular castor since Theodore, Wally, Ward and June moved into neighborhoods way back in 1957.

CHURCH NEWS

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Part I: Mental illness, a widespread crisis

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Today, much is said but little is being done about mental health issues that are inundating every corner of American society.

Delving into today’s cyberstalking era

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January is “Stalking Awareness Month.” In general, when we look at the actions of a stalker we tend to focus on the physical aspects of stalking or the physical things stalkers do to intimidate and harass their victims.

LHC launches new home buyers program

The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) announced the launch of a new soft second mortgage initiative to assist first- time homebuyers in areas affected by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida.

Brent captures Miss Minden crown to add to pageant resume

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Jacie Brent grew up watching the Miss Minden pageant. In fact, she held a dream of wearing that crown ever since she was a little girl. Now she has discovered dreams do come true as the hometown girl was recently crowned Miss Minden 2023.

Clayton follows husband’s urging to tag big buck

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A 20-year-old nursing student at Louisiana Tech, Jordyn Clayton followed her husband Zac’s advice to shoot the shoulder of a deer that had its head and massive antlers hidden from her by brush. She did as he instructed and ended up with a huge 12-point buck that scored 180 3/8 inches.

Not getting a flu shot could be a health risk

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Dear Doctors: I’ve been reading that it’s a pretty bad flu season this year, and I’m starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late. Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year’s vaccine effective?