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Prep football championships moved to Natchitoches

BATON ROUGE — Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, financial responsibilities, and risk of cancellation, the upcoming Louisiana High School Athletic Association Football Prep Classic moves from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and will be hosted by Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.

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Dunkin’ Dogs Lofton named C-USA Freshman of the Week

After recording two doubledoubles in week two, Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Lofton, Jr. was voted as the Conference USA Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

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Trying to clear the air

It’s pretty clearly stated in the email to the editor guidelines box that is published as often as space permits on the Ruston Daily Leader editorial page.

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Fleming: Christian beliefs part of library issue

I am a labor and employment law attorney living in Dubach. For over six years, I have worshipped at The Bridge Church and taught at Louisiana Tech. The below thoughts are mine alone, of course.

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Norris: Negative impact of moving books real, costly

This letter is a response to the Lincoln Parish Library Board of Control’s recent decision to move LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s books off the shelves of the public library to be accessed only at the request of parents.

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What should the Lincoln Parish Library do with LGBTQ books in the children's department?

In response to some complaints from patrons, the Lincoln Parish Library has recently removed several books containing LGBTQ characters or content from the children’s department and made them available by adult request only.

The library's Board of Control is slated to discuss the topic at its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the library Events Center.

Return the books to the children's department shelves

68% (1113 votes)

Keep the books in a reserve section by adult request only

17% (282 votes)

Remove the books from the catalogue altogether

16% (268 votes)

Total votes: 1644