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Impact of hurricane on COVID-19 still out

Gov. John Bel Edwards said it’s too soon to know whether the impact of Hurricane Laura will force Louisiana to remain in Phase Two of economic recovery when the current order ends Sept. 11.

GSU student arrested on campus with firearm

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A Eunice man has been charged with carrying a firearm on Grambling State University’s campus.

Food, transportation issues keep schools closed

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Lincoln Parish public schools stayed closed today as the district continues to deal with loss of food and blocked bus routes in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura last week.

M. Yvonne Sayers

A graveside service for Mrs. M. Yvonne Sayers, age 83, of Ruston will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Simsboro City Cemetery, Simsboro, LA, with her nephew Tim Peterson officiating. Services will be under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Friends helping weather the storm

The saying goes that lightning never strikes twice in the same place. The same clearly doesn’t hold true for natural disasters.

City finds good in tornado’s swirl

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If anybody can make something good out of a tornado, it’s Ruston.

Public schools still closed Wednesday

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Lincoln Parish public schools will stay closed Wednesday as the district deals with loss of food and blocked bus routes in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura last week.

Math students’ work equals relief for teacher

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As an educator, Marilyn Hyams has been investing in the lives and well-being of young people for 38 years.

Co-workers dubious about business owner’s kid

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for my family’s business. My father is the head of our company.

Michael “Mike” Lewis

A graveside service will be held for Michael “Mike” Lewis, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Arlington Cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Hoffman will officiate.