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Crotons are the quintessential fall tropical plant in Louisiana

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Fall conjures thoughts of gorgeous landscapes dressed with the colors of the season: yellow, orange and red. During the fall holidays, there are a couple of traditional plants you may see used to create festive décor for our homes. One is mums, and the other is a tropical plant called crotons.

Thankful to community for year-round support

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Menstrual cravings are in your head — in your brain

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Dear Doctors: I’m pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body, or is this just a good excuse for a few cheat days each month?

Peter Jones’ art to be featured at Masur Museum through February

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After more than half a century as an artist, Peter Jones remains a vibrant enthusiast and participant in the arts. A figurative painter with a deep respect for the abstract accomplishments of the 20th Century, he has been a mainstay and advocate for the local arts scene since his arrival in 1980.

CELEBRATIONS

November 18 Carl McCarter November 19 Jekeyia Gray November 20 Robin Tippett November 22

Green Beans With Bacon and Pecans

Makes 6 servings

Let this side dish become the center of attention this holiday

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When planning a holiday menu, it’s easy to overlook side dishes in favor of the entrée. However, the right side dishes can quickly become the focal point of a holiday meal with family and friends, particularly when they feature unique and irresistible flavors.

DID YOU KNOW?

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In an era when consumers are increasingly asked if they want to tip when paying for goods or services, a recent survey has found that many American consumers still adhere to conventional wisdom when leaving a gratuity in restaurants.

Keep it simple with ham this holiday

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Holiday hosting is a big responsibility. While nothing quite captures the essence of the holiday season like a home filled with family and friends, those doing the hosting have a lot on their plates, and a lot to put on others’ plates, once guests arrive.

Older Veteran Asks about Special Social Security Credit for Military Service

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Dear Rusty: I served in the U S Army from January 1958 to Feb 1961. What increase should I receive for those years and who do I call and at what phone number? Thank you in advance for your service as a Social Security Advisor.