Community

Training events important to 2024 plan of action

As the swirling energy of the holidays races by us, I could write an entire column on the way our community has poured Christmas spirit over us, our families, and our work. We are incredibly grateful for so many kind and giving hearts.

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Jackson Business of the Month

State Farm Insurance is the December “Business of the Month.” The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce appreciates their support of the community. Back row, from left are Karen Sullivan Radford, Cody Cheatwood and John R. Williams, chamber board member. From row, from left are Deborah Hargrove Fordham, Shawn Murphy, Cheri Jo Harveston and Yumeaka Washington, Chamber President. Shawn Murphy State Farm is located at 826 Pershing Hwy. in Jonesboro.

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Coach Chick is enjoying the Bearcats’ championship

The Ruston High School Bearcats own the Dome again. And I couldn’t be more thrilled.

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Charles Dickens’s Sherry Cobbler

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CELEBRATIONS

December 17

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Toast the season with a literature-inspired cocktail

Come the holidays, many people engage in various customs and rituals that make the season even more special. One person may bake dozens of cookies to share with friends and family, while another may go caroling with the church choir.

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Business Growth in 1959

Raymond Heard, Inc., began 25 years ago in 1934. Officers included President, Raymond Heard; Vice- President, Mrs. Raymond Heard; Director, Edwin Mashaw; and Secretary – Treasurer, Miss Blanche Heard. The business offered Ruston groceries, produce, drugs, flour and feed, building material, hardware, paper products, seed, tobacco, packing house products, and tires and tubes.

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Plenty of entertainment on tap in Ruston this weekend

There probably won’t be snow this weekend, but there will be some of your favorite holiday tunes about town as well as an opportunity to walk down musical memory lane.