Community

From left, Jessica Hughes (VolunteerUNITED Manager), Tiffany White (Director of Resource Development for Lincoln/Union/Jackson) and LaToya Woods (Louisiana 211 Referral and Care Coordinator) each shared from their areas of responsibility during the program panel at a recent meeting of the Lincoln Parish Retired Educators. United Way of NELA visited the group to expound on what it offers.

January observed as Stalking Awareness Month

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information offers that hypertension is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular mortality. Hypertension is associated with an inactive lifestyle, so becoming more active can prevent or even reverse a hypertension diagnosis.

Rolling Hills Ministries dropped by the Ruston Daily Leader office recently to pick up old newspapers to use for wrapping glassware and other fragile items. The Leader gladly gave back to the community with Ben Barrett (top left) and Andrew Black picking up the stacks of newspaper. With them are RDL Pressman Shawn Conley (left) and and RDL Press Manager Leroy Kinble.