Dear Rusty: I have a question about my Social Security benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly Social Security income I get is a repayment of what I contributed to the fund while I was working? If so, how much of my monthly benefit payment is my own money coming back to me?
The Ruston attorney who was representing the Grambling Economic Development Corporation in a lawsuit filed against it by the city of Grambling and its city council has withdrawn from the case apparently for health reasons.
Award-winning artist Donna F. McGee will teach a three-day workshop on cohesive color relationships Oct. 24-26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville.
The first Friday Night Lights Community Tailgate, held by the Bearcat Football Club, raised nearly $60,000 for the Ruston High School football program on Friday at the Ruston Civic Center.
Grambling State soccer won again on the road, this time against Nicholls in a 2-0 shutout on Sunday. With the win, the Lady Tigers improved to 2-0-1 on the season while Nicholls fell to 0-1-1.