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My Dad, they called him ‘Doc’ Harris

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He was no doctor. His formal education ended when he graduated from high school after the 11th grade. More than 65 years ago, there was no 12th grade. As a kid, Thomas Ernest Harris, born March 5, 1909, was given the nickname by an older gentleman who for some unknown reason, began calling him “Little Doc.”

Poverty Point celebrates 10-year anniversary of heritage site designation

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PIONEER — Poverty Point is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visitors will be treated to free admission Saturday.

Lincoln Parish Museum to host celebration for VFW Post 3615

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As 2023 came to a close, a group of community stakeholders gathered at the Lincoln Parish Museum. Their mission? Determine a way to help VFW Post 3615 raise the remaining money needed to begin construction on a new post facility.

Local piano rally spotlights students’ music skills

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If you think it’s a simple task to conquer the world of piano rally, think again.

Domestic violence sometimes ends in senseless tragedy

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Katherine West McNeal was 35 years old when she left her abusive husband again. She had tried to get away from him several times, fleeing with her children when he was at work or out of town, but he always found them. She always went back.

Mayor expected at work Monday after illness

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker said he plans to be back at work Monday after a “perfect storm” of illnesses that caused him to be hospitalized for three days.

Boys & Girls Club hosts Triple Play in Ruston

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Kids from Haynesville, Jonesboro, Ruston and Arcadia participated in Triple Play, put on by the Boys & Girls Club of North Louisiana, encouraging physical activities, movement and exercise. Triple Play was held at the Ruston Sports Complex on Thursday.

Holiday basketball camp to bring area children together

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In the 1990s, a young Justin Holiday lived in Ruston. During that time, he attended the Boys & Girls Club of North Louisiana (BGC) along with this future wife, Shekinah Siegmund.

Vidos presented Arts Award

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Elizabeth Vidos, also known as LadyChops, was presented the 2024 Performing Artist of the Year award by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council at a ceremony on June 20. Vidos was nominated for the award by North Central Louisiana Arts Council director Marcie Nelson. A regular at events in Ruston, Vidos will be performing Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Parish Library.

Juneteenth at China Grove Church

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On Wednesday in recognition of Juneteenth, Pastor Damian Wilson and the China Grove Church family served the community with soul food/spiritual food and clothing. There was over 100 people to come out for this event at the church. Pictured is Pastor Wilson and Lady Victoria Wilson.