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Lincoln Parish schools remain closed to await food, clean

Lincoln Parish schools remained closed today in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Superintendent Mike Milstead said receiving enough food to provide meals for students, cleaning out school facilities and food storage, and restoring power to all campuses are the main things that must happen before classes can resume.

Before storm, school amidst virus ‘smooth’

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Before Hurricane Laura forced Lincoln Parish schools to close for at least four school days beginning Thursday, class had been in session for six days under new guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom.

Lincoln Parish under hurricane-induced burn ban

Lincoln Parish is under a burn ban as yet another result of Hurricane Laura. The burn ban was effective at 8 a.m. Monday.

GSU, Tech make post-Laura changes

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Grambling State University will not be resuming fall semester classes until Sept. 8.

Parish schools to remain closed Monday

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Schools across Lincoln Parish will remain closed Monday as power outages and other effects of the Thursday morning strike from Hurricane Laura continue throghout the area.

Marco and Laura blow in memories of storms past

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This week has me thinking about hurricanes. And not just because of the coverage of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.

CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: Today’s Church News lists churches that have contacted The Leade about their worship format. Any church that has made a chang and would like to be listed here should email their information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to newsroom@rustonleader.com.

Memories of youth inspire new tales for kids

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When Jeff Tucker was in kindergarten his greatgrandmother passed away. His teacher then gave him a book on grief to take home. That experience showed him that books can change lives, something that has inspired his own book series, Chicorée Elementary Stories for Success.

Young voter doesn’t want to relive memories

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DEAR HARRIETTE: This upcoming election is important for minorities like myself. I remember when Trump was elected president how scary it was to me. On my college campus, some students were happy, celebrating in the streets, and students like myself B were filled Harrie with fear for our country. Those who were celebrating were screaming and yelling in the faces of those who displayed any type of discomfort or were saddened by the news.