Children return to school this week and with the state breaking records for new COVID cases some school systems are reinstating mitigation practices. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the decision about face masks is best made locally.
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Parish Rice owner Michael Fruge of Eunice is growing rice called Parish Rice that’s found to have 53-percent more protein and a glycemic index of 41 out of 100. Fruge and one of his growing partners have learned the low glycemic level allows diabetics to eat rice without needing to worry as much about the sugar level…
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To find out more go to parish-rice-dot-com.

Long lines were seen at the state’s nine medical marijuana pharmacies yesterday as patients were eager to get their hands on the smokeable form of medical marijuana which became legal in Louisiana on New Year’s Day. According to the Advocate newspaper, prices range from 10 to 25 dollars a gram some patients say that’s too high.

The northwest Louisiana town of Minden is set to be featured on HGTV’s newest series Home Town Kickstart. Brooke Thorington has more
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