September 2023

Sometimes old fashioned ain't so bad

I don’t envy being a kid in today’s world. No way. Not even close. Forget about it. I’m good with being a child of the 1970s and 80s.

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Ruston students earn National Merit honors

Cedar Creek School, RHS seniors named semifinalists

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NLMC to operate TechCare campus clinic

If all goes according to plan, the TechCare walk- in clinic on the Louisiana Tech University campus will reopen in October as a service of Northern Louisiana Medical Center.

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RDL forum: How to work together

Jury candidates talk ambulance, administrator, divide

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Intersection of Maryland Avenue, Farmerville Street traffic closure

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that the intersection of E. Maryland Avenue and N.

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Caution urged for hunters in deer stands

There’s something about the deer we hunt. They’re sharper than we are and the blink of an eye or a slap at a mosquito may be all it takes to cause a deer to turn tail and run.

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Three candidates for sheriff answer our questions

Throughout the state of Louisiana voters are preparing to either reelect a sheriff or elect a new candidate for the position. This year, Jackson Parish has three candidates vying for the opportunity to serve as its next sheriff.

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Ribbon Cutting held at Caney Lake Landing

Members of the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce celebrated with the new owners of Caney Lake Landing, James and Caroline Bradford. They invite you out for breakfast lunch or dinner at Caney Lake Landing, located at 7777 Hwy. 4 in Jonesboro. For more information, call them at (318) 259-6649 or visit their Facebook page. Don’t forget to check out their fishing gear.

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Dealing with the dangers of sextortion

Last week we talked about a young girl who was coerced or tricked into sending nude pictures of herself to her boyfriend who then used the pics to blackmail her. The story, a true one, was presented by David Ferris, at a recent DART event developed to provide training to regional law enforcement and social workers.