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September 2022

Constitution Day celebration planned at Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech will celebrate Constitution Day from 4-5 p.m. today in Wyly Auditorium with a panel discussion about the role of juries in our justice system.

Ruston woman jailed for battery

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VFW Auxiliary prepares remembrance packets

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Members of Ruston’s VFW Auxiliary recently began working on a set of remembrance packets that can be informally shared with veterans during everyday life.

Woman arrested on assault, cruelty charges

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A Ruston woman has been charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to a juvenile after she allegedly poured Kool-Aid on the girl’s blouse then threatened to kill her with a kitchen knife, all because the suspect thought the girl was being disrespectful.

From Ruston to Miss Mississippi State

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In July of 2020, Anna-Katherine Thompson was a scared, anxious and overwhelmed senior at Ruston High School who dreamed of going to school out of state. Just one thing — she was absolutely terrified to do so.

Ruston woman jailed for battery

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An 18-year-old Ruston woman is charged with second-degree battery as a result of an alleged stabbing that occurred Thursday after she and several other women reportedly got into a fight. 

Four Grambling State students chosen for Moguls in the Making competition

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GRAMBLING — A team of four Grambling State University students recently arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, on an allexpenses paid trip to compete in the “Moguls in the Making” competition presented by The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneur (I&E) program, Ally Financial and the Sean Anderson Foundation.

5 ways to show seniors they’re appreciated

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Senior citizens account for a significant percentage of the overall population. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in 2020 indicate the nation’s 65-and-older population had grown by more than one-third over the preceding decade.

‘Old County Market building’ leasing continues for now

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will continue renting out the “ old County Market” building to commercial tenants until the current lease with Dollar General expires in May of 2024. 

What to do before trading in your car

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Drivers want to get the most value they can for their trade-ins. Though some factors, like the age of the vehicle, are beyond drivers’ control, there are many steps drivers can take before trading in a car to maximize its value.