Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who survived two assassination attempts.
A celebration of life for Patrice Hilton, 72, of Ruston, was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. Interment followed with a private graveside at Cook Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston.
The Lincoln Parish School Board is in the process of calling some audibles after learning that the money raised by an April bond election will not be enough to cover the Ruston High athletics upgrades and other projects it presented to voters at the time.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a day to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of our military veterans and also to thank them for their service. Continue to celebrate our veterans and their families throughout the year.
Dear Doctors: I’ve heard there’s a test that’s more accurate than BMI. Do you know what that is? My daughter is 17 years old, plays tennis, lifts weights and has a sporty build. She’s not overweight, but her BMI of 26 says she is. It upsets her, and it really doesn’t make sense.
William Augustus “ Dub” Jones, age 99, passed from this life on November 2, 2024, at his home in Ruston. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
