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May 2022

GFD works on plan to better fire rating

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GRAMBLING — The Grambling Fire Department is working on an action plan that it hopes helps the city’s fire rating.

Mounts on Target

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When Paxton Mounts was 6 years old, he picked up a BB gun. From the get-go, it was obvious he had a gift.

Cage to seek reelection as Ruston alderwoman

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Ruston Alderwoman Carolyn Cage today announced her bid for reelection.

Spring is for the birds, thank goodness

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Springtime to me means a whole variety of things. When I was a kid growing up on the rural route, I still remember how the new green grass felt to tender bare feet when my mama said it was okay to shuck shoes and socks.

Council prohibits ‘jake braking’ in Hodge limits

A public hearing was held in the Village of Hodge on Tuesday night about a new ordinance approved by the village which prohibited the use of engine braking, also known as “jake braking” by 18-wheelers inside town limits.

Summer Art Camps registration open

NCLAC will hold two Summer Art Camp sessions, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday-Friday at the Presbyterian Church in downtown Ruston, June 6-10, and June 27-July 1.

Severe storm causes damage to Ruston home

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A 120-foot-tall oak uprooted and fell on top of Skip Russell’s home on East Ridge Terrace in Ruston during Thursday’s severe thunderstorm that moved through Lincoln Parish. Here work begins to remove the tree and assess damage to the roof.

Dispute over bucket leads to arrest at GSU

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An argument over a 5-gallon bucket landed a Jonesboro man in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.

Ruston Florist holds ribbon cutting

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The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce gathered with the local business community in joining Ruston Florist in a ribbon cutting in April. Located at 2000 N. Trenton St., Suite 2, in Ruston, Ruston Florist provides an online shopping experience with secure 24-hour ordering. If preferred, customers can place orders directly at 318-255-8747 or 1-800-852-9576.

Ups and downs of battling legislation

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April 27, 2022, was a day to remember. Declared by Gov. John Bel Edwards as Domestic Violence Advocacy Day, it was a day of education and awareness, tradition and rules of order.