Trains have always been integral to Ruston. While critical to the origins of the city, they remain a hallmark of this vibrant community. Now trains will be in a festive spotlight as the Lincoln Parish Museum features classic model train sets during its annual Holiday Open House.
A political battle over whether Louisiana high school students should be able to appeal their poor LEAP test results in order to graduate will not have any immediate bearing on Lincoln Parish public school students.
Ruston’s Board of Aldermen will be asked Monday to approve the city’s seeking up to $15 million in tax incremental revenue bonds to pay for anticipated infrastructure improvements in the I-20 economic development area that includes Bucee’s Travel Center site.
For some time, my mom has been on me to read what she called the “story” of her and daddy. It’s something she had been working on for a long time, a story she wanted on record.
Ruston’s American Legion post, second to be formed in the state, was started in 1919 and named McFarland Post No. 2, in honor of Williams E. McFarland of Downsville, Lincoln Parish’s first casualty in World War I.
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions.
