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Virus death toll, case count rise

Lincoln Parish has recorded yet another death in the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, bringing the number of local people who have died from the respiratory ailment to 20.

Candidate qualifying begins Wednesday

Local candidate qualifying for the Nov. 3 primary election begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court’s office, located on the main floor of the courthouse.

‘Jawing’ about a wonderful summer long past

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Forty-five years ago this month, I was allowed to go to Sugar Beach in Panama City, Florida, with my best friend and her family.

Looking at ways to give back to those working in health care industry

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Health care workers devote their lives to helping people stay healthy and recover from injury and illness.

Gaining weight in quarantine can be health issue

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I just had a telehealth call with my primary care physician, and he grilled me about how I have been taking care of myself during this period of quarantine.

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

Sunday

Wayne Murphy

Rosie Hodge

Monday

Anthony Hill

Tuesday

Archie Mae Hill

CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: Today’s Church News lists churches that have contacted The Leader about their worship format.

Public schools issue fall plans

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If Louisiana remains in Phase Two of reopening when the academic year starts next month, Lincoln Parish public school students in grades 6-12 will report to school in person every other day, according to a new comprehensive reopening plan issued Thursday to parents of the school system.

Louisiana Tech cancels spring, summer graduations

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Louisiana Tech University has canceled its spring and summer 2020 graduation ceremonies, after previously postponing the former to Aug. 15.

Robinson seeks reelection to judgeship

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District Judge Jeff Robinson today announced his candidacy for re-election this fall as Division A judge for Lincoln-Union Parish 3rd Judicial District.