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The Mangham Dragons will go into the semifinal round of the state 2A football playoffs undefeated.

The Dragons advanced in the playoffs last Thursday by defeating the Port Allen Pelicans 35-19 in the quarterfinals.

The outcome was never in doubt as the Dragons took a 21-0 lead in the second quarter and held it throughout the game. As always, Caleb Pleasant, Tae Gayden and Cam Wilmore led the Dragon offence, rolling up seven touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Dragon defense limited the Pelicans to 19 points.

At Christmas, lights burn brighter and friendly hugs get even tighter. 

The spirit of Christmas fills the air, and people seem to really care. 

Merry Hearts are filled with cheer. Families and friends all draw near. 

The streets around are all filled despite the cold winter chill. 

Everywhere there’s smiling faces, giving and receiving warm embraces. 

And for a time, sadness disappear. Peace, Joy and hope replaces fear. 

All because God’s love came down and filled the earth all around. 

Richland Parish voters helped elect Luke Letlow as their new congressman and passed a school bond issue in Delhi during Saturday’s election.

In the race for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District, Letlow defeated Lance Harris by 62 percent with 49,182 votes to Harris’ 30,124. In Richland Parish, Letlow won by 75.2 percent with 3,022 votes to Harris’ 995.