A school-choice bill advancing its way through the Louisiana Legislature that would allow parents to use taxpayer money to send their children to non-public schools has been met with opposition and criticism from school boards and superintendents across the state.
BATON ROUGE — A House committee moved forward with a bill Tuesday that would criminalize coming within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer if ordered to halt by the officer.
A Ruston man who allegedly took his girlfriend’s car without permission in the wake of an argument now faces charges for domestic abuse as well as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Today is the last day for people who wish to vote in the April 27 Ruston and Choudrant school district referendums and are not already registered to sign up in person, by mail or at the Office of Motor Vehicles office.
BATON ROUGE — By a 10-2 vote, a House committee rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at overturning the state’s abortion ban and safeguarding individual rights in pregnancyrelated health decisions.
The Ruston Youth Advocacy through the Arts organization is looking for bands to complete in the group’s first Pack the Park: Battle of the Bands set for April 20 in Railroad Park.
Former Ruston Mayor Dan Hollingsworth was remembered Tuesday for his commitment to excellence, love for others, and his desire to make the world a better place.
