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Officials pledge to address problem intersection

GRAMBLING — Grambling authorities say they will work toward correcting what at least one resident sees as continuing safety issues at the intersection of Harris Street and College Avenue.

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Head in the Clouds

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series sharing the tale of John Kyte’s trip to Mount Everest’s Base Camp — one of the highest points in the world. Part one shared Kyte’s preparation for the trip.

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Council receives updates on infrastructure projects

GRAMBLING — If everything goes smoothly, Grambling could be finished with its sewer rehabilitation project this year.

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Part of Duncan Park lot closed

Weather permitting, the City of Ruston is closing a section of Duncan Park’s parking lot located on Arlington Street. This section will be closed to through traffic Monday from 7 a.m. until further notice for culvert replacements.

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Honored and Remembered

Ruston veteran, Agent Orange victim added to Vietnam memorial program

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Di-dippers can make a fool out of you

The pied-billed grebe is a rather nondescript water bird most of us have never heard of. However, when you mention “ di- dipper,” eyebrows raise in recognition. They’re one and the same.

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Poor water quality poses threat to wildlife

What is the biggest threat that wildlife faces in the modern era? It is the quality of water that those animals need to live.

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Make sure domestic violence doesn’t heat up with summer

A lot of things change in Ruston in the summertime, don’t they? The first thing is, of course, school letting out. Do you remember the elation of that last day of school? It felt like you were being set free, with endless summer adventures before you.

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Exhibit to feature LSU great Pete Maravich

The 2024 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction reception will have a special flair this year as the Louisiana State Museum and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser celebrate the opening of Showtime: LSU’s Spectacular Pistol Pete, a new exhibit showcasing the incredible career of Pete Maravich through the photographs of John Musemeche.