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Restoring fiber-optic cable across Interstate 20

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Work is underway to restore Ruston’s fiber-optic cable network. Crews on Friday pulled one end of the snapped cable across Interstate 20 to its connection point on Ashland Street.

A tree, a hotspot and the AOL dude

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Way back in the early 1990s, in a three-story house on Line Avenue that no longer exists, five roommates and myself sat around the resident law student’s computer in amazement that he was utilizing dial-up internet service.

CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: If you have a submission regarding your church’s worship services, you should email the information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to newsroom@rustonleader. com.

ECOTOTE event held in Ruston

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Creative Exchange of Ruston recently hosted an ECOTOTE event where guests were invited to help paint and decorate eco-friendly tote bags to be used in local grocery stores. The ECOTOTE project is the brain-child of Cedar Creek School senior Devika Dua and has been featured in multiple locations throughout the community.

Six things you may not know about domestic violence

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We all recognize that domestic violence is a problem in the U.S. and understand that stopping the abuse is an ominous task that may require the inclusion of law enforcement, the court system, domestic violence programs, and family and friends.

Spring abounds with local arts opportunities

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The North Central Louisiana Arts Council invites artists and arts enthusiasts to meet its new executive director, Marcie Nelson, at its annual meeting on May 2, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ruston Artisans, 203 W. Alabama St. The meeting will include a report on the highlights of NCLAC’s 2022 year, board member election, and the presentation of the annual NCLAC President’s Awards.

District Attorney polishes off wild turkey grand slam

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If I were to begin this column telling my readers how much I love to turkey hunt, you’d likely to be shaking your head and mumbling …”there he goes again.”

Lucas wins $25,000 for Caney Lake lunker

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Alabama fishing pro Justin Lucas missed the cut during Thursday’s Major League Fishing Knockout Round by just one spot on Caney Lake in Jackson Parish, but he earned a massive consolation prize.

Choudrant falls in state semifinals on walk-off

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After a lights-out pitcher’s duel through six innings, the Choudrant softball team fell just short of advancing to the Division V non-select state championship – losing 3-1 to No. 4 Converse in Friday’s state semifinals.