July 2020

Seek more ag students for Roanoke

A committee consisting of three school board members, C.N. Taylor, John Koll and W.M. Fenton, were named at the monthly meeting of the school board last Thursday to bring in additional agricultural students to the Roanoke High School so that course may be given at Roanoke next year.

How to stay fit when social distancing

Many people consider their gyms much more than a place to exercise. A gym can be a great place to socialize while trying to stay healthy. Having friends or fellow fitness enthusiasts around also can provide the motivation many people need to stay the course and achieve their fitness goals.

As MLB season draws near, careful optimism prevails

(AP) - With the start of Major League Baseball’s shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extrainning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.

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This country favorite makes the perfect dish

“Country cooking” has different connotations depending on where one might be in the world. Many people attest that country cooking involves comfort cuisine foods that originated in the southeastern United States. Quite often such cuisine includes biscuits, gravy, fried chicken, boiled greens, and other delicious items made from simple ingredients.

Lip-Smacking Corn Muffins

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Serves 4-6

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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 left no aspect of life untouched, and education was no exception.

HELP NUMBER ON PHONE EXPLAINED

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury today heard the manner in which an emergency phone number could be implemented for the area at little cost to the parish.

Assistance available to renters affected by virus

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana will offer $24 million in emergency rent assistance to low-income residents faced with the threat of eviction because their paychecks have taken a hit from the coronavirus outbreak, a program announced Thursday by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

The importance of safety when swimming in backyard pools

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It’s easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.