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GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE

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The final tally when the Ruston St. Jude two-day radio telethon went off the air Friday night was $87,130.89. 

Experience Ruston wins STS 2020 Shining Example Award

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Experience Ruston (the Ruston Lincoln Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau) has announce they have been named the recipient of the Southeast Tourism Society 2020 Shining Example Award for Tourism Office of the Year. The Experience Ruston team accepted the award Feb. 11 in Little Rock at the STS awards banquet.

Michael Vick to speak at Grambling

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GRAMBLING — The latest subject of ESPN’s 30 for 30 profile stories will appear at Grambling State University for a VIP Meet and Greet from 5 - 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 before serving as the guest speaker at the GSU Football Awards Program at the Favrot Student Union later that night.

IN OUR OPINION

A count of the population every 10 years is mandated in the Constitution. In March and April, households across the U.S. will be contacted to participate in the 2020 Census.

THE JOURNEY

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Instead of building an ark during our latest round of rainy days, I’ve been reflecting on the umbrella.

PARENTING

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This is the second in a series of three columns on the Biggest Mistakes Parents Make (and How to Stop Making Them!). Last week, I identified giving children explanations for parental instructions, giving children lots of choices, putting wonderful relationship with one’s kids at the top of one’s parenting priorities, and thinking the “experts” know what they’re talking about. (For last week’s column, go to my websiteatjohnrosemond. com.)

Arrests made for homicide, battery

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Name: Zakaeria M. Tatum

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Peach photo display at museum

Seniors lead Dunkin’ over FAU

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Derric Jean scored a career-high 21 points. Mubarak Muhammed had a team-high 10 rebounds. DaQuan Bracey had a season-high four steals. And Oliver Powell tied a career-high with five assists.

Panthers roar past Techsters with late surge

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Juliette Gauthier’s layup with 5.9 seconds to play lifted Florida Atlantic to a 77-75 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday afternoon.