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Library board poised to re-advertise for director

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The application period for director of the Lincoln Parish Library has concluded with one candidate seeking the position, but the library’s Board of Control appears likely to forego reviewing that person’s candidacy in favor of re-advertising the vacancy.

Reading for Relief

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This week Rolling Hills Ministries opened a bookstore on East Georgia Avenue to further support its charitable efforts. All the books and many of the furnishings were donated to RHM’s network of thrift stores in the area. The store also features a coffee shop in the back. Like the thrift stores, all proceeds go directly to supporting RHM’s disaster relief and other forms of ministry.

School bus prices soaring in Lincoln Parish

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The effects of inflation and supply chain issues have made themselves felt at the local school district level when it comes to availability and price of school buses.

Busted

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What began as a traffic stop for a vehicle not having an illuminated license plate landed a Farmerville man in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on a slew of drug and weapons charges.

Severe weather possible in north Louisiana today

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The potential for severe weather is back in the forecast today as thunderstorms move across much of the area.

Tech COES announces Distinguished Alumni

The Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science (COES) is pleased to announce its 2022 Distinguished Alumni.

LSMSA senior from Ruston places in photo contest

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NATCHITOCHES — Lily St. Amant, a Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) senior from Ruston, recently placed third in the 2022 Jostens Photo Contest, a premier student photography competition.

Jackson Parish Chamber hosting golf tournament

The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce has planned its 18-hole, two-man scramble for June 4 at the Jackson Parish Golf Course in Jonesboro.

Grambling State approved for MOU with University of Belize

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BATON ROUGE — The international impact of Grambling State University was strengthened during the April University of Louisiana System board meeting as approval was granted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Belize (UB).

Buddy Ball Special Honors

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Buddy Ball of Ruston celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday with awards and receipt of a $10,000 grant won by the league founder’s granddaughter. Above, Lily Garrett (right) won the Gatorade Play It Forward grant and named Buddy Ball as the recipient. Her grandfather, Edwin Davis (second from left) founded the local softball league for special needs children. In recognition of Davis’ work, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Davis’ grandson, Kyle Plunk (third from left), played in a similar league in East Texas and was Davis’ inspiration. From left are Walker, Davis, Plunk and Garrett. Right, Plunk examines a medal