The members of Beta Eta Sigma Graduate Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. pose with fans that were collected during the Sigma Summer Fan Drive on July 17. The fans are for families in need during the hot summer months. Photo by DEVINCE TAYLOR
Volunteering is often seen through the lens of how volunteers help to improve their communities. Though there’s no denying the valuable role volunteers play in strengthening their communities, it’s worth noting just how much volunteers can benefit from donating their time and effort to worthy causes.
After planning not to require masks for students and employees this fall, the Lincoln Parish School District will have to change its tune following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mask mandate that goes into effect today.
With Louisiana’s new mask mandate prompting a change in policy for parish schools, Superintendent Ricky Durrett said the priority is still to ensure students get in-person learning this school year.
Despite soaring temperatures, Jayne Jenkins completed her 100 Miles in July Challenge as part of the national fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
With the new school year in Lincoln parish on the horizon, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and its VFW Auxiliary are giving area students a jump start on the organization’s annual student patriotism programs.
Lauren Killebrew has been named the inaugural recipient of Louisiana Tech University’s Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Annual Award of Finance.
With the extreme temperatures this weekend, fans attending the Dixie Debs World Series at the Ruston Sports Complex needed fans to cool themselves off however they could.