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November 2021

Drill team to highlight Veterans Day event

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The U.S. Army’s precision drill team will make its first Louisiana appearance during Ruston’s annual Veterans Day celebration set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Railroad Park.

Letter outlines village’s sewer non-compliance

Though maintenance has been done on the village of Simsboro’s sewer system recently, Mayor Sybil Foster voiced concern over a letter sent from the Louisiana Department of Health regarding non-compl

Time Capsule Buried at GSU

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As part of Grambling State’s Founders Week, a celebration of the university’s 120 years, a time capsule was buried on campus near the Charles P. Adams monument near Lee Hall.

Schools face food supply issues

Nationwide supply chain issues have taken their toll on the availability of food items for Lincoln Parish public schools.

City of Ruston hires new economic development director

The city of Ruston has a new economic development director. Phillip Smart starts his job here Nov. 11.

Pay attention to local government

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In my still relatively fledgling career in the newspaper business, I’ve already attended more local government meetings than I can possibly recall.

Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Colvin Johnson

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Barbara “Bobbie” Colvin Johnson was born on August 13, 1933, in Ruston and went to her heavenly home on November 3, 2021.

Clash of Titans

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The field will be 100 yards long. The down markers will be spread 10 yards apart. Eleven players will be squaring off against 11 other players.

It’s just another football game.

Down to the Wire

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Cedar Creek (5-3, 5-2) has one last chance to increase its playoff hopes tonight against the Tensas Panthers (1-8, 0-7).

RHS Rallies to Advance

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Ruston High’s volleyball team came up clutch and will advance in the post-season.