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Groundbreaking set for dual-brand hotel

Groundbreaking ceremonies are set for 9 a.m. Oct. 15 for Ruston’s first dual-branded hotel. Home2 Suites by Hilton/Tru by Hilton will be located on the I-20 north service east.

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The link between sleep, healthy aging

The National Council on Aging notes the brain needs sleep to regulate the body, restore energy and repair damage. Recognition of that is vital for aging men and women, some of whom may be more vulnerable to sleeping problems than they realize. In addition to being more vulnerable to age-related health problems that can interrupt their sleep, thus affecting its quality, aging men and women may find their sleep routines change over time.

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Enlarged red blood cells can come from alcohol use

Dear Doctors: My husband is having an elective surgery soon. It requires full anesthesia, so he has had a lot of pre-op tests. One of the blood tests showed that his red blood cells are too big. The nurse said it happens when you drink too much. What causes that? Is it dangerous?

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Pull those weeds before they drop their seeds

Gardening isn’t always about the pretty stuff. And today we need to discuss a less- thanglamourous topic: weeds in landscape beds.

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CELEBRATIONS

September 18

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Lue Charles Napper

Lue Charles Napper was born in Ruston on February 13, 1948, and passed away at his home in Ruston on September 13, 2024. His parents were Harold and LaRue Napper.

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Emily Jane Dring Moore

Emily Jane Dring Moore passed away on September 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Emily was born in Ruston, on May 22, 1947.

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Tech football player faces abuse charge

Cumbie: Latulas’ team status unchanged for now

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5 Loaves: 2 Fish adds Community Connect 2.0

When 5 Loaves: 2 Fish held its Community Connect event in February of this year, the intention was simply to help the new ministry catch a little traction. There were no plans for any type of follow-up. But things change.