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New figures on proposed Buc-ee's in Ruston

The reported Buc-ee's travel center that may be coming to Ruston would be a $50 million investment.

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Recreation and Amusement

Ruston’s early social life was centered in the oyster suppers and ice cream socials given by the women of various churches to raise money to buy carpets and organs and keep the churches painted. By 1892, however, the town boasted a real opera house, capable of seating between 600 and 700 persons.

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An Elvis message about our humanity

Make no mistake, I learned my lesson last year. In fact, I got the message loud and clear.

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Over-the-counter nasal spray helps one reader’s sinuses

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Congress resembles an eighth grade production

Each year my eighth grade English teacher, the late, great Mr. George Smith, directed and produced a play for the entire Northside Jr. High student body.

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Creation of industrial development board on city’s Monday agenda

Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is set to consider a resolution Monday creating an industrial development board with the power to decide which companies invest locally to qualify for attractive property tax exemptions.

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STEM Day at Louisiana Tech

The SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center and SciTEC in the College of Education teamed up for a STEM Day to kick off 2023 Thursday. Throughout the day, attendees from grades K-5 rotated through different stations that included various types of technology, a measurement carousel, engineering design challenges with a winter theme, electrical circuits and breakout boxes. From left, Jasper Bustamante, Smith Gillum, Felix Kemege and Bob Howell work with instructor Missy Wooley to complete a breakout box challenge.

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Police jury to review administrator contract, elect officers

On Tuesday the Lincoln Parish Police Jury will make some decisions regarding its leadership for 2023 — the last year of the term before next fall’s elections take effect.

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Commerce Street Rehabilitation Project

Industrial Drive betweek Link Drive and Commerce Street is closed to through traffic until Tuesday, according to the city of Ruston. The closure is associated with the Commerce Street rehabilitation project. Access to existing businesses will be maintained.