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Take salads al fresco for a sweet summer meal

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Grilled Sweet Potato and Blueberry Salad

Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission and Andrea Mathis (beautifuleatsandthings.com) Servings: 4

Grambling cuts ribbon on city’s Juneteenth Heritage Festival

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Grambling Mayor Alvin Bradley (center) cuts the ribbon at the City of Grambling’s Juneteenth Heritage Festival Opening Ceremony Monday morning at city hall with dignitaries and guests.

BIRTHDAYS

June 18

Industrial and Agricultural Growth – Part VIII

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In recent years, Ruston has gained fame as the home of the Louisiana Peach Festival, which has been held each June since 1951. Highlight of the celebration is the crowning of “Queen Dixie Gem,” and “Princess Peach,” who then reign over the festivities.

Louisiana girl during a red-face summer

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Peach Festival 2023 is in the books. Well, at least for me anyway. I’m sure there are still folks working on peach-related things, but for me, it’s done.

Bowel issues evaluated through anorectal manometry

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National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

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It’s National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day and we’re taking a look at that sweet Louisiana summer fruit that can be used a million different ways.

NCLAC announces Peach Art Exhibit winners

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In conjunction with the 73rd Louisiana Peach Festival last weekend in Ruston, North Central Louisiana Arts Council has announced the winners of the annual Peach Art Exhibit.

Key components of a fun picnic

Picnics make it easy to enjoy a meal in an idyllic setting. Though there’s no rules governing picnics other than those posted by local park officials, the following are some essential components of a fun picnic.