In unprecedented fashion, the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee ended late Thursday night by crowning eight co-champions. While no Louisiana students were among them, Ruston still had impressive representation from
Flooding is nothing new for those of us living in Louisiana. But what’s happening along the Mississippi River is something new for many. Ole Man River has reached dangerous levels
If you enjoy viewing wildlife in native habitats and have never visited the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, you need to avail yourself of the privilege. I did last week,
Event: New Music on the Bayou Date: June 6-8 Details: Fourth annual Summer Music Festival. Details can be found by going online to newmusiconthebayou.com Location: West Monroe, Monroe and Ruston
DEAR ABBY: I am very close to my 19-yearold son. He is kind, sweet and big-hearted. He has learning disabilities and the maturity level of probably a 15- or 16-yearold.
BIRTHDAYS Today Tyuianna Sheppard James Harbor Saturday Maliya Honeycutt Sunday Chastity Livingston Harry Livingston Wednesday Shamonne Session, 20 June 7 Passion Dunaway, 13 June 10 Sharrese Johnson To have a
A penny saved is a penny earned. And a penny well invested pays off in much higher dividends. Ruston and Lincoln Parish have experienced that firsthand, thanks to a venture
Last weekend, we ran an article I wrote about the newly released 2018 graduation data for Lincoln Parish Schools and the school system statewide. It was one of those easy,
I hope everyone enjoyed their recent Memorial Day weekend. Many Louisianans were vacationing over the long holiday or enjoying a cookout with family and friends. Many stores held sales advertising
Had it not been for emergency backup generators bought through a federal grant program following the 2016 flood, the impact of last month’s tornado could have been worse. “We (Ruston)
