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Easter like none before

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Church pews across Lincoln Parish will be uncharacteristically empty this Easter Sunday because of ongoing state and federal stay-at-home orders issued in an attempt to quell the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases continue to climb

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And then there were 33. That’s the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln Parish, according to figures released Friday by the Louisiana Department of Health.

School board to stream meeting

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The Lincoln Parish School Board will become the fourth public body in the area to hold a remote-access meeting streamed live on Facebook Tuesday.

Police jury cancels April meeting

While the school board will be having its first remote-access meeting Tuesday, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury has canceled its regular April meeting for that night.

Boys and Girls Clubs to begin meal distributions

The Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

He is not here; He has risen

The Ruston Daily Leader traditionally runs an Easter story editorial every year. This year, it seems more important, and appropriate, than ever.

'Ruston Safe' as crucial as 'Ruston Strong'

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I remain determined, upbeat, hopeful, prayerful, and “Ruston Strong” on this Easter Sunday.

But it’s time to cut to the chase and do a little honest talking.

Introverts can take social distancing too far

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I’m a pretty introverted person by nature who likes staying at home.

Cleaning office triggers memories

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Here I sit at the keyboard in my office when I really should be out in the woods listening for a gobbler.

KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW

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