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National Cook a Sweet Potato Day

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Are you ready to dig into a large, starchy, sweet-tasting tuber? Then get ready because this weekend we are celebrating National Cook a Sweet Potato Day. So here are some recipes to tempt you to with one of Louisiana’s favorite treats — the sweet potato.

Picking the right plants for your location

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When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.

Library returns to Events Center alcohol talks

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The Lincoln Parish Library Board is reviving the idea of possibly allowing those who rent out the library Events Center to serve alcoholic beverages at the venue.

Kitchen fire damages duplex

One unit of a duplex on Sybil Drive off Cooktown Road was damaged early Thursday afternoon when grease caught fire on the kitchen stove.

Restaurant worker booked for switching out money

A 29-year-old Ruston woman who police say has a history of theft and having counterfeit money was arrested Thursday at a local restaurant for allegedly taking a real $100 bill from a cash box and replacing it with a fake one.

Governor presents budget plan to Legislature

BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry’s top budget and tax officials presented a plan for the coming fiscal year to a joint committee of the Legislature on Thursday, despite growing uncertainty over how potential federal funding cuts could affect the state’s finances.

Hamlin takes interim police chief mantle

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Hamlin takes interim police chief mantle

A career of service

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City sees Rogers off with retirement reception

These are a few of my favorite things

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I was drawn to a verse in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Sound of Music that ends “These are a few of my favorite things.” No, I’m not putting in a plug for the vocals of Julie Andrews. The country boy in me prefers Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Ruston police nab suspect apparently attempting break-in

Ruston police have arrested a local man caught on security camera video attempting to open the back door of a downtown business.