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Tech awards 240 degrees during commencement

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Louisiana Tech University’s 240 summer graduates celebrated a significant milestone in their academic careers on Saturday, gathering at the Thomas Assembly Center for the quarter’s commencement ceremony. The summer batch of Bulldogs earning their degrees join 115,133 Louisiana Tech alumni worldwide.

Federal retiree asks about his Social Security

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Dear Rusty: I retired with a (gross) $4,600 per month Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity from the U.S. Postal Service in December 2022. I am 66 and will attain full retirement age in November of this year. I know at that point I will not be subject to the “earnings” test, but I will be affected by the dreaded “government offset.” I have earned enough quarters and will be eligible for a small social security benefit.

What young athletes can do to Reduce Injury Risk

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Scholastic and recreational sports is one of the primary ways children and adolescents get the exercise they need. Even though sports participation is relatively safe, there’s no guarantee athletes won’t suffer an injury. However, there are ways for student athletes to reduce their risk of getting hurt while playing the games they love.

CELEBRATIONS

August 28

Science of reading

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Tech, Lincoln Parish partner to boost K-2 literacy

Anding picks the Tigers

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Ruston’s star cornerback commits to LSU

Main Street Homer receives $50,000 grant through Brownfields Program

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Louisiana Main Street is excited to announce that Main Street Homer has been selected for the Brownfields Planning Activities program through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Brownfields Program. Homer will receive $50,000 of technical assistance for redevelopment planning of vacant historic buildings located downtown.

Bearcats run past C.E. Byrd in productive scrimmage

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Ruston’s top running backs stomped the Yellowjackets of C.E. Byrd, while the Bearcats’ defense gained valuable experience in a productive scrimmage in Shreveport on Friday.

Lincoln Parish shooters excel at Grand National Championships

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It’s commonplace to want young people to aim high. After participating in the AIM Grand National Championships, there can be no doubt local youth are doing just that.