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Thompson crowned Miss Spirit of Ruston

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Anna-Katherine Thompson is still pinching herself.

Friend wonders how to support grieving parent

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DEAR HARRIETTE: A good friend of mine just lost her son on Valentine’s Day to a random, senseless act of violence. I am completely devastated for her, and I can’t even begin to imagine how she’s feeling. I’ve watched her son grow up; he was kind of like a nephew to me.

Kappa Delta 10K in 1 Day winner announced

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Louisiana Tech University Kappa Delta member McKinley Sherman (left) is seen presenting Terri P. Summers with the grand prize giveaway from the drawing held during the recent “10K in 1 Day” fundraiser to support the annual Shamrock event. Summers was among those whose contributions helped the chapter raise $13,611 on Feb. 19 and was awarded a $500 Lululemon gift card. The Shamrock 5K Run will be held at Lincoln Parish Park on Saturday with registration and information located at facebook.com/kappadeltashamrock202.

BIRTHDAYS

Thursday

Leader announces ticket giveaway winners

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The Ruston Daily Leader held a ticket giveaway for the three-game baseball series against No. 1 Arkansas at Louisiana Tech’s J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park over the weekend.

New boyfriend and ex have same name

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I met a really nice guy a few weeks ago, and we’ve been getting along really well.

Sod vs. seed: which is better?

A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home.

La. forestry industry still tallying storm damage

Louisiana forestry’s $1.5 billion in losses from hurricanes was double the amount of revenue the industry generates annually, according to an LSU Ag-Center forestry expert.

Sometimes it’s OK to ‘work the gimmick’

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With the coronavirus pandemic still wreaking havoc with production in Hollywood, many of the shows we are accustomed to seeing just aren’t on the air.