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Calling ‘em deer “stands” is a misnomer. Most of us don’t stand, we sit. It’d make more sense to say we were going to climb a tree and hunt out of our deer “seat,” which could be a chair, or stool, or board nailed between two branches.
GRAMBLING — The Grambling State University Police Department has been awarded a $400,000 grant to establish a comprehensive, community approach to combat domestic violence, dating, and other violence against women.
Passenger train service along the I-20 corridor through Ruston is a bit closer now that the Southern Rail Commission has received federal funding to support further planning and development of two Louisiana routes.
GRAMBLING — Grambling’s City Council has taken the next step toward receiving a $547,000 forgivable loan from Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Quality.
The Lincoln Parish Museum enjoyed a packed house for its annual Holiday Open House. With classic train sets as a featured attraction, patrons and guests browsed through festively decorated rooms while immersing themselves in the rich history of the parish. Bottom right, Lawrence Gibbs and Pearson Cross were one of the acts providing music throughout the evening as attendees such as Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker and Jerry Pye (top right) spent time visiting. The beautiful buffet was a highlight as Dianne Douglas (below left) initiated the charcuterie board and top left, Doug Postel along with Billie and Robert Dawkins made their way through the tempting delicacies. Those unable to attend the event are encouraged to reach out to Museum Director Rick Godley (318-243-4681) and schedule an appointment to visit the museum over the holidays and experience the magic of the classic train sets and more.