Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

July 2022

Jonesboro council nixes incentive pay

JONESBORO — Town of Jonesboro employees will not receive a proposed incentive pay package this year.

Tech business students pitch innovations in annual Top Pup competition

Article Image Alt Text

Team RoadMed took home the first-place prize in the 2022 Top Pup, an entrepreneurial pitch competition designed exclusively for first-year students in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business.

VFW Post helps Kel’s Kove with new flag

Article Image Alt Text

When Carl Wilburn saw the condition of the American flag at Kel’s Kove on Lake Claiborne in Homer, he made a call to VFW Post 3615 for help. Post Commander Tom Boniol agreed to help the Homer business replace the worn and tattered flag on site and hoist the new flag at the marina. Courtesy photo

November election qualifying begins Wednesday

Article Image Alt Text

Qualifying for the Nov. 8 primary election begins Wednesday at the Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court’s office. The sign-up period runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. through Friday.

Four Bulldogs named to East-West Shrine Bowl list

Four Louisiana Tech football players have been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list, bowl officials announced this week.

Lincoln High Class of 1969 Donates to Ellis Camp

Article Image Alt Text

From left, Mose Hammock (Vice President of Lincoln High School Class of 1969), legendary Grambling State baseball coach Wilbert Ellis, Veda B. Emerson, and Lewis Mayfield (President of Class of 1969) present a check to the Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp, which will be held at Fraser Field in Ruston on July 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GSU Fan Day details, date announced

GRAMBLING — The Grambling State University Department of Athletics will hold their annual Fan Day, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Points in Bunches

Article Image Alt Text

Defense may win championships, but offense sure makes football fun to watch.

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

Folly Beach Boys gave good vibrations years ago

Article Image Alt Text

I’ve just finished watching the terrific documentary “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” an intimate journey through the career of the brilliant yet tormented genius behind the Beach Boys.