Local and state emergency preparedness officials are trying to quell rumors that people are about to be quarantined in their homes for two weeks and that the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) has been deployed to enforce that.
Due to the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Green Clinic is now implementing precautionary protocols to protect its patients, staff and physicians.
After a double resignation last month by Dubach Councilwoman Debbie Key and town attorney Tracy Houck, the Dubach Town Council appointed replacements to both positions at its regular meeting Monday.
The Lincoln Parish School District released Friday an update on its efforts to serve students during the governor-ordered school closure, including providing access to online educational resources and continuing its disbursement of free meals each morning.
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will waive all federal requirements for K-12 standardized testing, opening the door for Louisiana to legally cancel LEAP 2025 testing for the school year.
Nettie Blackwelder, age 85 of Ruston, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
