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December 2022

Putting down roots

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Tree equity program leads to curriculum, data, planting

Iconic Ruston home renovated as events venue

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Seventy- eight years after his death, T. L. James still presides over the men’s parlor in the gleaming white, two-story house that occupies most of the block at 504 North Vienna St. in Ruston.

Santa, holiday music live at Railroad Park

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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus made a surprise appearance Thursday night in Railroad Park during the Ruston Cultural District’s Holiday Sing Along. The event featured music from community singers as well as the Grambling State University concert choir and an audience sing-along of popular seasonal songs. Claus said although it’s crunch time at the North Pole, he’ll be back in town soon.

Cats fall 17-10

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Cats fall 17-10

Portion of Reneau Drive to close Tuesday

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Weather permitting, the city of Ruston will be closing the east bound lane of Dan Reneau Drive between South Monroe St. and Adams Blvd., to all through traffic beginning Tuesday until further notice.

You serious Clark? Top 10 Christmas movies

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Christmas is just two weeks away and if you haven’t had your fill of holiday movies yet, what in the name of Yukon Cornelius are you waiting for?

James E. ‘J.P.’ Parker

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Funeral Services for James E. “J.P.” Parker will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, 1 p.m.

Christmas Gift

Christmas is a wonderful season, in my view. It is a time we celebrate the birth of Jesus, hopefully get to spend some time with family and friends, overeat, and share and receive some gifts. Although it should not be the main thing, at least for adults, gifts are a big part of Christmas in our world.

State Runner-up

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State Runner-up

Techsters fall to Vandy 75- 70 in overtime

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The Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team fell in overtime to Vanderbilt Thursday night in Ruston, 75-70, despite a season-high 23 points from Anna Larr Roberson and 18 points from Keiunna Walker.