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Grieving husband asks about his survivor benefits

Dear Rusty: My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct deposit made to my joint checking account on May 8, 2024. What are my options now for obtaining any benefits from my wife’s Social Security account? Thank you in advance for your service as a Social Security Advisor. Signed: Grieving Husband

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Fond memories of Fourth of July

I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie G’s house every Fourth of July.

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Did the presidential debate tell us anthing we didn’t already know?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both old men. We already knew that.

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Halfway there: a Midsummer Reflection

As we welcome July, we find ourselves standing exactly at the year’s midpoint.

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Another suspect in Grambling traffic stop surrenders

Another of the suspects who fled from Grambling city police during a traffic stop Thursday evening has turned himself in.

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Seeing the forest and the trees

Tech to partner with timber industry in new $15M center

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Man leads police on 100 mph chase

A Ruston man who led police on a Sunday morning chase that hit 100 mph on North Trenton Street now faces a list of charges including aggravated flight, criminal trespass, and battery of a police officer.

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Independence Day holiday closure

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Ruston City Hall and the Utility Billing Office will be closed on Thursday.

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State fire marshal urges caution with fireworks

Families around Lincoln Parish will be gathering together Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday, and throughout the weekend, fireworks will be a part of that celebration.