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City closures for Juneteenth holiday

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Ruston City Hall and the Utility Billing Office will be closed next Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth.

Flag Day and Juneteenth: Back-to-back stories of perseverance

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I learned about Flag Day in Vacation Bible School. Not that there’s any natural union between the two; it’s just that Flag Day always seemed to fall during Bible School week.

Landry signs bill transforming state’s approach to business

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BATON ROUGE — Surrounded by legislators, economic development leaders and business stakeholders from around the state Tuesday, Gov. Jeff Landry signed legislation that fulfills his commitment to overhaul the state’s approach to economic development and revitalize business investment and job creation throughout the state.

Jackson Chamber Business of the Month

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Miriam’s Furniture Gallery has been selected as the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for June. Located at 310 E. Main St. in Jonesboro, Miriam’s Furniture Gallery features all the furnishings you need at home, including living room, bedroom, dining room and entertainment, as well as what you need at the office. Give them a call at 318-395-8700.

‘He’s Not Satisfied’

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Aidan Anding far from finished ...

NAMI Ruston celebrates 38th anniversary

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ruston celebrated its 38th anniversary, Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness on May 28 with a program and dinner at the Ruston Civic Center.

Ancient Conly Site subject of June 27 presentation in Farmerville

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The ancient Conly Site on Loggy Bayou in Bienville Parish, one of the earliest human habitation sites in the Southeastern United States, will be the subject of a talk by Jameel Damlouji at 5:30 p.m. on June 27, at the Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville.

Piney Hills Quilt Guild Peach Festival drawing

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Each year the Piney Hills Quilt Guild donates a quilt to the annual Peach Festival for a drawing. The 2024 winner is Missy Spicer. The funds raised through the drawing will benefit Medcamps, DART and Life Choices.

About Social Security’s ‘guaranteed’ annual cost-of-living adjustment

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Dear Rusty: I’ve been reading a lot lately about speculation on what next year’s benefit increase will be, and it seems like most of the experts are suggesting a range of 2.5% to 3%. My neighbor says don’t worry about it, because there will always be some level of increase come January. It’s guaranteed, right?

Great grilling gifts for Dad

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Grilling is a convenient way to impart flavor on various foods and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine along the way. Many people work hard to hone their grilling skills, including many of the individuals on Father’s Day shopping lists. Grilling is an opportunity for dads to flex their culinary muscles and deliver plenty of flame-licked foods.