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Former Union Parish coroner arrested on drug charge

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A former Union Parish coroner and nurse at Northern Louisiana Medical Center is free on bond after her arrest on 21 counts of obtaining and possession of controlled dangerous substances by fraud.

Young honored for 60 years with Masons

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Worshipful Brother Ernest L. Young, III (right) received his 60-year membership certificate from Worshipful Brother M. Cash Melville of Ruston Masonic Lodge #106 F. & A. M. on Monday. Brother Young received his Master Mason’s Degree on Feb. 12, 1962, shortly before reporting for duty as a 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force.

Project BASE provides support for local teachers

Louisiana Tech University’s Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC) and Office of Professional Education Outreach (OPEO) have partnered to provide a solution to the state’s shortage of teachers.

Belton addresses local retired teachers group

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Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton addressed a group of retired educators in a virtual meeting of the Lincoln Parish Retired Educators (LPRE) on March 10. LPRE is an affiliate organization of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association (LRTA).

Defendants added to Cedar Creek lawsuit

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More defendants have been added to the lawsuit involving alleged bullying and sexual battery at Ruston’s Cedar Creek School, and more may be added before the case goes to trial.

Resolution broadening Greene case panel's power advances

The select state House committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Black motorist Ronald Greene is one step closer to having clear authority to subpoena witnesses and require production of records.

Leadership Lincoln

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The 2022 class of Leadership Lincoln dropped by the Ruston Daily Leader last Thursday to learn about the process of publishing a community newspaper in Ruston. The group toured the facility, including the advertising department, business department, newsroom and composing department and the print facility, escorted by Publisher Jerry Pye. Leadership Lincoln engages individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing them with the knowledge, experiences, skills, and leadership tools that prepare them to become effective leaders within the community. Leader photo

Gallot, GSU team to venture out recruiting south Louisiana students

GRAMBLING — Grambling State University President Rick Gallot will journey south later this month to meet and interact with potential GSU students as part of the 2022 Bernetta Ambres Ambassador Tour.

Know when to fold ‘em

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The Louisiana Tech aviation program has seen many planes come through its Flight Operation Hangar, but a new kind of aircraft descended upon the facility Tuesday afternoon.

Former LSP head says DA got complete file on Greene case

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Former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves is disputing claims by 3rd Judicial District Attorney John Belton that files delivered to him regarding the death of Black motorist Ronald Greene did not include body camera video from the ranking trooper on the scene.