The subject of the survival and the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities is a must have conversation. HBCUs have dotted the landscape of American higher education for more than 170 years and have always been at the center of the conversation and controversy regarding the education of black people in the nation.
Professor Ira Andrew Lewis (July 5, 1893 to Oct. 14, 1936) was a pioneer in the educational development for Black people particularly in North Louisiana, and specifically in Ruston.
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I would be remiss if I didn’t wish the Ruston Rotary Club a happy birthday this week. For 80 years, this civic- minded club has been giving back to the community in a big way with their dedication and thoughtfulness.
Deer season, for all practical purposes, has come to an end but opinions on deer hunting vary widely and run the gamut from “if it’s brown it’s down” to not shooting one unless it’s a trophy.
