William Augustus “ Dub” Jones, age 99, passed from this life on November 2, 2024, at his home in Ruston. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
A celebration of life for Patrice Hilton, 72, of Ruston, was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. Interment followed with a private graveside at Cook Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston.
The Lincoln Parish School Board is in the process of calling some audibles after learning that the money raised by an April bond election will not be enough to cover the Ruston High athletics upgrades and other projects it presented to voters at the time.
GRAMBLING — The Grambling State women’s basketball team turned in a performance for the ages on Monday night, demolishing Centenary 131-30 at Willis Reed Court inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center to open the 2024-25 season.
