By Wesley Harris
The new owner of the old Gem Theater in Dubach has applied for historic renovation tax credits for aid in restoring the building and opening a new entertainment venue.
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The Old Post Office renovation is well underway. The new owners have wasted no time in tackling a major renovation of the building, including repairing the roof, restoring the exterior to its original 1910 appearance, and installing a new business inside. While no official announcement has been made, the odds are that business will be a Delta Biscuit Company restaurant.
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Speaking of new businesses, Dillas Quesadillas on Cooktown Road is now open. New employees have been training and contractors were adding finishing touches to the building this weekend. Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee just down the street won’t be far behind.
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A historical marker for the Old Post Office has been shipped from the factory courtesy of a grant received by the Lincoln Parish Museum. More details once a dedication ceremony is scheduled. The post office’s location in the downtown district provided a community focal point where patrons saw friends and business associates to exchange greetings and gossip.
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A reminder about the new notification system called lincalerts.org to keep the community informed of emergencies, weather updates, and local events. The warning sirens and the “Code Red” emergency alert system are no longer used. If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure you do so to stay in the know. Click the link to sign up for alerts: http://www.lincalerts.org Stay safe by staying informed!
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The 2024 peach season is over. Too bad we can’t harvest the juicy fruit year round.
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Rumor is that Louisiana Tech is anticipating its largest freshman class ever. The current record was set last fall. Let’s hope students will come in early to attend Tech’s first football game scheduled for August 31, several days before the fall quarter begins.
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Seen on social media: “I love traveling on the new Monroe Street!”
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