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Does some of my Social Security payment include repayment of my contributions?

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Dear Rusty: I have a question about my Social Security benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly Social Security income I get is a repayment of what I contributed to the fund while I was working? If so, how much of my monthly benefit payment is my own money coming back to me?

Mosquito pools in Ruston test positive for West Nile virus

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Mosquito samples taken in a north Ruston neighborhood have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Dismissal sought by UL System in Tech rape suit

Defendant asks again for judge to throw out case

GEDC attorney withdraws, asks for trial delay

The Ruston attorney who was representing the Grambling Economic Development Corporation in a lawsuit filed against it by the city of Grambling and its city council has withdrawn from the case apparently for health reasons.

New look of Cedar Creek football

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Video board, young talent highlight scrimmage

Jonesboro woman killed in single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 167

A single- vehicle crash south of Ruston on Hwy. 167 Sunday morning has claimed the life of a Jonesboro woman.

Nungesser re-signs accords at Congrès Mondial

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Nungesser re-signs accords at Congrès Mondial

Firearms convictions lead to federal prison time for two men

Two men charged with illegal possession of firearms were sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana late last week, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.

GSU defeats Nicholls; Tech ties Cajuns

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Grambling State soccer won again on the road, this time against Nicholls in a 2-0 shutout on Sunday. With the win, the Lady Tigers improved to 2-0-1 on the season while Nicholls fell to 0-1-1.

McGee to lead art workshop at Union Museum in October

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Award-winning artist Donna F. McGee will teach a three-day workshop on cohesive color relationships Oct. 24-26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville.