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December 2021

Dumpsters, opioid money among police jury topics

In addition to its yearly budgets, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury’s final meeting of the year Tuesday was marked by updates on potential windfall from national litigation, ongoing labor struggles, garbage routes, and another step in the slow-moving process for QuikTrip to build a new location next to the parish library.

Russ Town sound comes alive

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If you’re ready to celebrate the sounds of the season, the Russ Town Band has a show for you.

Gallot: Focus on Grambling branding

GRAMBLING — Grambling State President Rick Gallot believes the university’s brand struggles could become a thing of the past soon.

Parish joins city in requesting road hazard help

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury on Tuesday allied with the city of Ruston in requesting that the state Department of Transportation and Development declare the southbound lane of La. 818 between La. 150 and the Kansas City Southern Railroad crossing as a no-truck route.

Bulldogs square off with No. 19 LSU in Bossier City

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Photo courtesy of LSU

Bearcats take care of Benton 56-28

The Ruston Bearcats wasted no time in putting Benton away 56-28 in local hoops action Tuesday night at RHS.

’Tis the season for sweet treats

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With visions of sugar plums and other sweets at the forefront of holiday festivities, Ruston Artisans hosted a special holiday themed cupcake workshop. April McNeil of Be Humble It’s Just Pie guided young artisans in creating cupcakes that included a Christmas tree, cup of hot chocolate and wreath. Anna Beth Jackson (left) is seen working on her Christmas tree cupcake while McNeil demonstrates the art of beginning a wreath design.

Zalesch exhibit focuses on prelude to World War II

About the time communities were pausing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Saul Zalesch was offering a glimpse into the prelude to World War II with his latest exhibit at the Lincoln Parish Library.

Your last-minute shopping tips

Forgot someone on your holiday shopping list? Delayed getting a gift because you had no clue what to buy? When it comes to last-minute shopping, it can be stressful to find that perfect gift in such a time crunch. Here are a few shopping tips to save you from showing up empty-handed.

Travel costs cut into gift budget

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I go to visit my family every Christmas. This year, there are two new babies, lots of young adults and us older folks. My family and I fly to be with the rest of the family.