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Obama endorses Biden as leader for ‘darkest times’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.

Armed men seize, release tanker Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Armed men boarded a Hong Kong-flagged tanker ship Tuesday off the coast of Iran near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, holding the ship for a short time before releasing it amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., authorities said.

Thankful for a blessed Easter

It’s somewhat hard to imagine feeling fortunate in the world we’re living in today.

Live, from City Hall, it’s Facebook!

People still talk about the days when watching Ruston’s Board of Aldermen on local TV was more popular than Monday Night Football.

COVID-19 numbers simply not adding up

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One definition for “numbers game” is the use or manipulation of statistics or figures, especially in support of an argument.

KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW

Following is a listing of area businesses that have adjusted operations due to the coronavirus “stay-at-home” guidelines.

Konkol named La. men’s hoops Coach of Year

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After a shortened but strong season for his Bulldogs, Louisiana Tech head men’s basketball coach Eric Konkol has been named the Louisiana Coach of the Year on Tuesday by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Tech’s Dixon, GSU’s Coleman honored

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Lincoln Parish put a pair of players on the 2019-20 All-Louisiana Women’s Basketball Team, with Louisiana Tech’s Amber Dixon and Grambling State’s Justice Coleman each picking up third-team honors.

Elections reset, coronavirus cases still rising

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Gov. John Bel Edwards has postponed Louisiana’s presidential preference primary and spring municipal elections yet again because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Lights shine for Ruston High seniors

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The lights at L.J. “Hoss” Garrett Stadium shined brightly Monday night in honor of Ruston High School’s senior Class of 2020. Louisiana students learned Monday that the school year will come to an end without their returning to the classroom as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak.