Though most of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln Parish have occurred in Ruston, the largest clusters of cases are in southern and eastern parts of the city, along with the southwestern part of the parish.
Numerous businesses around Ruston that were closed during the coronavirus stay-at-home order opened their doors Friday as Louisiana began its transition to Phase One of economic reopening.
Students, as we enter what should have been our last few weeks at Ruston High School, I cannot help but look back fondly on the memories we made this year.