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Mayor Perritt remembered for Commission for Women

The death of former Ruston Mayor Hilda Taylor Perritt sent me back in time, to the group which predated DART. The Ruston Mayor’s Commission for Women was formed by Ruston Mayor Elton Pody, “to identify the diverse needs and accomplishments of women in this community and to provide opportunities and information to enable them to fully participate and contribute in all areas of life.”

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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.

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Mystery Bottles lab chemistry demonstration

Student groups completed the Mystery Bottles lab following chemistry demonstrations and information on careers in chemistry. The SCILS Region 8 LASTEM Center is already working with Bill Deese and Kristie Ruddick on a proposal for the 2025 program which will continue the chemistry focus with middle school students across the region.

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Roane family plans reunion for May 25

The Roane family will be holding a reunion May 25 celebrating 200 years since their common ancestor, James Roane of Wilson County, Tennessee, came to Louisiana.

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Tech awarded $1.3 million DoD grant

Louisiana Tech University, its College of Engineering and Science (COES), and its Institute for Micromanufacturing ( IfM) are set to enhance the resilience and efficiency of defense technology through a two-year, $1.3 million US Department of Defense (DoD) grant.

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Bearcats wrap up spring drills

Defending champions show positive signs in scrimmage against Captain Shreve

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Return of Louisiana Tech’s run producer

Senior Cole McConnell emerges from adversity to play his best baseball

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Appreciation for the Abneys

The 7th Appreciation for Pastor Elliott Abney and Sis. Krishanda Abney will be held Sunday at the Love Chapel Baptist Church, 1525 Sikes St., in Ruston. The morning service will begin at 11 a.m.

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Bryan Beck to lead Ruston baseball

Ruston High's hiring frenzy has wrapped up with Bryan Beck accepting the position of head baseball coach of the Bearcats Friday afternoon, RHS principal Dan Gressett confirmed.