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McCandless Consulting holds ribbon cutting

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Owner and founder David McCandless gathered with the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at the chamber office in Ruston in October for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Specializing in data engineering, data visualization, forecasting, report automation, causal inference, experimental design and financial modeling, McCandless Consulting offers help in better serving your customers through analytics and process automation.

Fragrant aroma of Louisiana fall citrus

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It’s satsuma time in Louisiana. Some plants began ripening in late September while other varieties will continue to mature through late November on into early December. As one of the best cold- hardy citrus types we can grow in the South, satsumas are a great option for home growers in Louisiana. And boy are they delicious!

Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham with Bourbon, Honey and Orange Glaze

Total time: 2 hours, 40 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 8

Social Security disability vs. spouse benefits vs. survivor benefits (and COLA)

Dear Rusty: I retired from working in June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70 and, to do that, I plan to draw from my IRA for the next 3 years.

Unique ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey

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Much effort goes into picking and preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. Depending on the size of the bird, turkeys can take many hours to cook. Thanksgiving celebrants are no doubt familiar with ovenroasted turkey, which is the most traditional way to cook turkey. But this year hosts who want to expand their horizons and think beyond the oven can consider two popular alternative methods to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey.

Celebrate the Season’s Best with a Smoked Holiday Ham

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Whether you’re hosting a large holiday gathering or simply savoring the season with those nearest and dearest, serving up flavorful dishes your friends and family will love is key to bringing everyone together.

BIRTHDAYS

November 15

Ready for the F.A.I.T.H. Riders Toy Run

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Ready for the F.A.I.T.H. Riders Toy Run

BIRTHDAYS

November 11

You don’t know what you know about Rosie until you know

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I’m notorious for saying “you don’t know what you know until you know.” I’ve used it to encourage others when they discover something new and suddenly feel they should have already known it. But there’s no expectation we should know everything all the time. Thank goodness for that.