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November 2021

School board to seek tax renewals in March

The Lincoln Parish School Board will be seeking to renew two of their property taxes for another 10 years at the March 26, 2022 election.

Temple Baptist resumes Operation Christmas Child ministry

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For Sally Hearn, Minister of Childhood Education at Temple Baptist Church, shoeboxes represent the true spirit of Christmas.

Local resident concerned about Communist Party

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School board approves stipends for staff

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JONESBORO — It’s going to be a better Christmas for the families of certified and noncertified staff and employees of the Jackson Parish School System following Monday’s meeting of the Jackson Parish School Board.

Grambling State student arrested for gun possession on campus

A Grambling State University student was taken into custody Friday afternoon following a traffic stop that revealed possession of a weapon.

Rabb Road closed again today

Rabb Road near Vienna will be closed again today to thru traffic during work hours for construction activities associated with bridge repairs.

The Lincoln Parish School Board

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The Lincoln Parish School Board met Tuesday and unanimously voted to call a May 26 election for the renewal of two of its existing property taxes. Leader photo by CALEB DANIEL

Ruston woman arrested for inciting a riot

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A brawl between two families broke out in the 1300 block of Martin Loop Sunday, leading to the arrest of a Ruston woman for inciting a riot.

Two Lincoln Parish men arrested for theft of A/C units

Two Lincoln Parish men were caught in the act of stealing air conditioning units Sunday morning on Vienna Street in Ruston.

Ribbon cutting held for Minerva 319

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The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce joined CEO Patrick Mills and Minerva 319, an enterprise software development firm powered by AI and blockchain, for a ribbon cutting on the Louisiana Tech campus. Minerva 319 works with defense, corporate clients, and partners to bring high tech, high salary STEM jobs to the Interstate 20 corridor, and is located at 807 Hergot Ave., Davison Hall, Room 122. Submitted photo