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Maintaining social distance important these days

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I just went to the doctor and had to speak to an administrator. When our meeting was over, she reached out to give me a fist bump.

BIRTHDAYS

Wednesday

Shirley Moore, 90

Monday

Keithan Phillips, 27

April 9

ShaMirik’a Session, 24

Parish coronavirus cases climb to 8

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And now there are eight. That’s the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln Parish as of noon Monday, and is one more than the seven reported Sunday by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Tarbutton service roads to switch to one-way only

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If all goes according to plan, the north and south service roads between the new Tarbutton Road interchange and Tech Drive overpass will convert to one-way only on Friday.

Homicide investigation continues

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The Lincoln Parish Sheriff ’s Office is continuing to investigate a second homicide that occurred in less than two weeks.

Charges include armed robbery

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Name: Omarie B. McHenry

Age: 18

Address: 1401 Cardinal St., Ruston

Arrested for: Armed robbery (w/gun)

Dunkin’ Dogs signees were shining on court

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Not only did the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have a lot of success on the hardwood this past season, so did the future Bulldogs.

LINCOLN PARISH CORONAVIRUS TIMELINE

• March 30 — President Donald Trump said the federal government will be extending its social-distancing guidelines through April 30.

KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW

Following is a listing of area businesses that have adjusted operations due to the coronavirus “stay-at-home” guidelines.

Local charities take up student meal distribution

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While the school district is on spring break this week, the Lincoln Parish Fund has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of North Louisiana to help fill in the gap and provide meals to school-age children.