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Francis Thompson of Delhi has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. 

This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able to achieve the success that, in turn, contributes directly to the overall well-being of the nation.

The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Dec. 1 for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 4, 2021, in Baton Rouge.

 The nomination form can be found online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com  or by visiting any parish LSU AgCenter extension office in the state.

A state sales tax holiday to provide relief for Louisiana residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency, will take place Nov. 20-21.

Act 16 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature exempts the first $2,500 of most consumer purchases from the 4.45 percent state sales tax. The exemption applies to in-store purchases as well as transactions completed online or by telephone.

Eligible transactions include:

• Buying and accepting delivery of tangible personal property;