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D’Arbonne Woods Literary Rally

A group of talented students from D’Arbonne WoodsCharter School has earned high praise for their outstandingperformances at the recent district-level competition.The impressive achievements of these youngscholars have secured their places in the upcoming statecompetition, which will take place in April.The district event, held earlier this month, saw studentsfrom various schools compete in a range of academiccategories. D’Arbonne Woods Charter School …

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Healthy Eating on the Run!

In today’s fast-paced world,many Americans find themselveseating out frequently, whetherit’s at a restaurant, food court,or grabbing takeout. However,maintaining a healthy diet whiledining out is possible with somethoughtful planning and smartchoices. Here are some practicaltips to help you eat healthily onthe run:

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Rootin, Tootin, Shootin, Putin

Russia is at war with the Ukraine. By proxy and an agreement between dictator Vladimir Putin and the dictator of North Korea Kim Jon-Un, North Korea is actively taking part on the side of Russia in the war in Ukraine. By virtue of Iran’s supply of drones and other weapons to Russia, Iran is a participant to the war in …

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Joe Rigney Futch

Joe Rigney Futch went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 75, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Joe was born on May 7, 1948, to Joe Reed (“Bouy”) Futch and Marie Smith Futch. He graduated from Spearsville High School in 1966 and attended Louisiana Tech University. As a lifelong resident …

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Foster care panic has come to LA

Luke Britt Faced with one revelation after another about tragedies involving children previously known to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, that agency has come up with a knee-jerk response that is simple, obvious and wrong: a worst-in-the-nation mad rush to tear far more children away from their families.As a result, in 2022, the most recent year for …

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A different kind of shooter brings home unusual trophy

Ruston’s Jeff Perot was deer hunting in Richland Parish on December 28. What caliber was he toting? He wasn’t carrying a rifle; he was armed with his camera as he has contracted with a landowner to spend time on his land and photograph as many deer as he can to give the owner an idea of just what he has …

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Wayne Lowery Abercrombie

Wayne Lowery Abercrombie, a beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away on August 26, 2023, at his residence in Mooresville, NC, at the age of 78. He was born on May 31, 1945, in Seneca, SC, to Raymond Abercrombie and Mildred Lowery Abercrombie. Wayne led a life filled with passionate pursuits and unwavering dedication. Graduating with …

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Scotts Hideaway Road deterioration prompts complaint

Editor’s Note: This article originally contained two errors that required correction. The original article incorrectly identified Johnny Buckley as chairman of the UPPJ road committee. Buckley is on the committee but is not the chairman. The article also incorrectly identified Buckley as being in a meeting in which the responsibility for laying primer was discussed. According to UPPJ Secretary-Treasurer Paula …

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SCOTUS dismisses LA appeal 

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Louisiana’s appeal seeking to prevent the state’s congressional map from being redrawn over claims that it unlawfully dilutes the influence of Black voters. The move via a brief unsigned order was expected after the Supreme Court’s ruling on June 8 that buttressed a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act in a similar …

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Right to repair time has come

As tractors became more sophisticated over the past two decades, the big manufacturers allowed farmers fewer options for repairs. Rather than hiring independent repair shops, farmers have increasingly had to wait for company-authorized dealers to arrive. Getting repairs could take days, often leading to lost time and high costs. A new memorandum of understanding between the country’s largest farm equipment …

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