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June 2023

Texts, videos lead to porn charges

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A Ruston man is charged with five counts of pornography involving juveniles as a result of text messages and videos apparently sent to a cellphone.

Teen shot in alleged attempted murder

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A 19-year-old Ruston man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after a juvenile was hit by a bullet in the area of Duncan Park on Arlington Street.

Welcome Jon Moss to Board of Directors

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“ Never say never. After two years in Houston and 30 in Atlanta as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, I never thought that I would return home to Grambling to stay. Life happens.” — Jon Moss DART is so glad that Jon Moss decided to return home after 32 years of life, travel, and adventure away. As one of the newest members of our Board of Directors, we can already see her energy and dedication to our work, and we are so grateful.

Misfit’s Cycles & More holds ribbon cutting

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If you’re visiting Chatham, you can’t miss Misfit’s Cycles & More. The business, located at 12152 Hwy. 4, held its ribbon cutting in Chatham recently with the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce, friends and staff. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tommy and Brandon invite you to come check out the bikes they have and to bring your bike problems to them.

No more West Nile virus

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Local mosquito pools test negative for disease

BIRTHDAYS

July 2

Evidence of God everywhere

When I sit on the porch early mornings, cup of coffee in hand, I am entertained by the birds – cardinals; blue jays, finches, chickadee et al – that visit my bird feeder. Watching these colorful creatures go about what they’re programmed to do, I often think of their origin.

Juneteenth revisited: Unfinished business of the nation, part II

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When one considers the impact the Juneteenth holiday celebration has on the lives of suffering people of the nation, especially those who have been subjected to generations of poverty, the result is negligible.

Ready for Independence Day

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Turpin Orthodontics in Ruston got a jump on Independence Day with the image of Uncle Sam at the local business entrance. As a precursor to area festivities scheduled for the Fourth of July, the “Everybody Loves Breakfast” bulldog that welcomes patients to the practice donned the traditional Uncle Sam hat while sitting amidst small American flags in honor of Independence Day.

National parks are crowded – so are forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields, seashores

Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits – and that means a lot more people on roads and trails.