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102nd birthday nears for Tech’s Miller

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As Louisiana Tech University is celebrating its 125th anniversary, one of the most cherished members of the Tech family isn’t lagging far behind.

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood to perform live tonight

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have earned themsevles as primetime television special after crashing Facebook last week, with the superstar couple to host Garth & Trisha Live! from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight on CBS.

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‘Thank you wave’ makes comeback

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Walking my dog Dorothy a few months ago I didn’t recognize the fellow waving from the white car until he stopped to say hello. Turns out it was Ed, a casual acquaintance, whose wave I hadn’t acknowledged because I couldn’t see him through the tinted glass.

From a seed, an interchange has grown

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If everything stays on target, come Friday the Interstate-20 service roads between the new Tarbutton Road interchange and the Cooktown Road interchange will convert to one-way, just like the frontage roads between the Trenton Street bridge and Farmerville Highway.

Couple with age difference planning benefits

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Dear Rusty: I am nearing my full retirement age of 66 and given the differences in age of my wife and I, and the retirement benefits we will each receive; I was wondering what the best options are for us claiming Social Security and when. I am 65 and will turn 66 (my full retirement age) in September and my benefit then will be $2347/ month as per the latest estimate on the Social Security Administration website. My Wife is currently 58 years old. Her full retirement age is 67, which will be in January 2028.

COVID-19 alters RDL print schedule

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Dear subscriber, advertiser, reader and our community at large:

Parish coronavirus cases jump to 12

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Confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln Parish have now jumped to 12, according to statistics released at noon Tuesday by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Police Jury picks treasurer

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There were some background noises and dips in volume, but the Lincoln Parish Police Jury was able to complete all business in its first remoteaccess, livestream meeting Monday night.

Meal planning for a long stay at home

Louisiana Tech University is now in its third week of online-only instruction in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, with no definite return date.