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January 2023

Silence a bitter pill for LPPJ constituents

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Imagine, if you will, the state Legislature or U.S. Congress makes a move that may have an impact on your community.

National Federation of the Blind sued over Ruston assault allegations

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In 2018, when Alyssa Mendez was 16 years old, she attended a training program at the Louisiana Center for the Blind in Ruston, where she was meant to learn cane travel and other skills to live an independent life as a blind person.

Changing of the guard in Choudrant

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Long time Choudrant Police Chief Bobby Milner is hanging up his badge for retirement and was honored recently after 24 years of service to the community. New Police Chief Willard Sullivan was sworn in and wished Chief Milner good luck. From left are Chief Williard Sullivan, Judge Monique Clement, who issued the oath of office, Assistant Chief Don McDonald and Retiring Chief Bobby Milner.

Sports Complex lawsuit

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Judge dismisses breach of contract claim, but keeps part of case alive

Council begins year with budget adopted, officials named

GRAMBLING – The city of Grambling has a tweaked 2023 budget and a commitment from its new mayor to periodically review the spending plan so no surprises pop up at the end of the year.

Jonesboro-Hodge ready to host doubleheader

The Jonesboro-Hodge Tigers need some home cooking as the Tigers and Lady Tigers continue district action Friday against Mansfield.

Ruston squads host Ouachita riding high

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New year, new Ruston.

Bulldogs fall to Mean Green 67-65 in final seconds

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DENTON, Texas — History repeated itself as Louisiana Tech and North Texas went down to the wire again.

Techsters’ offense lights up North Texas 81-66

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Louisiana Tech is on an offensive tear.

Argent Trust assumes responsibilities from Simmons Bank’s trust

DALLAS — Argent Financial Group announced Thursday that Argent Trust Company, a division of Argent Financial Group (AFG), will assume responsibilities for numerous Royalty Trusts from Arkansas-based Simmons Bank.