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Child safety seat event set for today

The Lincoln Parish Health Unit will host a free child safety seat installation seminar Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 405 E. Georgia Ave. in Ruston.

Dixie Softball Association awards $7,000 in scholarships

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When Mike Skains signed the note for the Ruston Girls Softball Association fields in 1993, he couldn’t have anticipated that more than 30 years later, that move would be helping local softball players attend college.

LDEQ’s clean water loan fund seeks eligible projects

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is opening the call for applications for the 2024 funding cycle. In 1987, the CWSRF program was created through the Title VI of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972.

Ruston Kiwanis Club welcomes local child care centers

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Ruston Kiwanis Club welcomes local child care centers

Book signing: ‘I Am More’ shines light on healing from sexual assault

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A book signing for “I Am More: Confronting the Aftermath of Sexual Assault” is scheduled for 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at The Avenue Christian Bookstore.

Nicole Duet named Annie Richardson Fellowship recipient

Argent Financial Group announced this week that Ruston artist Nicole Duet has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Argent Fellowship for the Hambidge Center’s Creative Residency Program. Duet will embark on her two-week residency at the Hambidge Center this summer.

Aggies cruise to opening round victory

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When it comes time for the playoffs, it's usually safe to bet on Choudrant's ability to deliver.

Dixie Softball Association awards $7,000 in scholarships

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When Mike Skains signed the note for the Ruston Girls Softball Association fields in 1993, he couldn’t have anticipated that more than 30 years later, that move would be helping local softball players attend college.

How DIY can be bad for homeowners’ bottom lines

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Homeowners know it can be tempting to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route when starting a home improvement project. Home repairs and renovations can be costly, and the notion of saving money on such projects compels many homeowners to try their hand at home improvements.

No scientific evidence electric blanket will impact afib

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Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our first regular letters column of spring. With the longer days and the gradually warming weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors. Whether it’s with sunscreen or protective clothing (or, better yet, with both), please remember to gear up against the UV rays. And now, onward to the mail.