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Christmas events revving in Ruston, rest of Lincoln Parish

Ruston and Lincoln Parish rev up the Christmas this weekend with an array of events ranging from theater productions to the annual drive-thru lighting display at the parish park.

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Dixie Center to host Home for the Holidays next week

In about a week, the Dixie Center for the Arts will be hosting Home for the Holidays featuring Louisiana legend Marcia Ball and Texas musicians Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King.

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Two judges recused from Tech stabbing case

Two of three judges in Ruston’s district court have recused themselves from the case involving the recent deadly stabbing on Louisiana Tech campus, citing their relationships with some of the victims.

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Sports Complex ruling upheld, city wants rehearing

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court ruling essentially dismissing the breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by the City of Ruston against the construction company that built Phase 1 of the municipal sports complex.

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Looking for a new head coach

Grambling State parts ways with Hue Jackson after two seasons

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Sam Mattox honored by The Links

The Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, celebrated National Impact Day of Service with the National Trends and Services Facet leading the way to honor Sam Mattox, the oldest veteran in Louisiana. The celebration took place on Nov.

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Magic Johnson Enterprises surprises Grambling Foundation with $500,000 gift at Kicks Ball Gala

NEW ORLEANS — The Kicks Ball, an annual fundraising event hosted by the Grambling University Foundation, witnessed a remarkable moment of philanthropy as a generous donation of $500,000 from Magic Johnson Enterprises was announced during the black-tie affair.

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Lincoln High Class of 1970 dedicates historical marker

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Police report: Tech stabbing suspect confessed, said he ‘snapped’

The man accused of stabbing a woman to death and injuring three others on Louisiana Tech University campus allegedly confessed to police on the day of the incident, saying he “snapped” from stress and anger.