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2021: Grambling battles through pandemic, upgrades academic programs

Grambling State University experienced many changes during 2021 in many of the university’s departments. President Rick Gallot entered his fifth year at the helm of the institution and oversaw the growth of new majors and physical plant improvements.

AG’s office prosecuting Cedar Creek defendants

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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office has asked the judge in the Cedar Creek bullying and sexual battery lawsuit to pause proceedings in that civil case until the state has finished prosecuting the alleged offenders in juvenile criminal court.

Jonesboro fire chief arrested by LSP

JONESBORO — The mayor of Jonesboro is standing by his fire chief after he was arrested Tuesday on insurance fraud and other charges, along with a Jackson Parish Sheriff’s deputy.

First Phase of Monroe Street Project

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Road construction is scheduled to begin on two blocks in downtown Ruston this month, meaning traffic and parking diversions for weeks to come.

Betty Robbins Award to be presented to C. Alisa Greene

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Betty Robbins would be proud to know that the award in her name will be presented to C. Alisa Greene later this month at the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce banquet on behalf of the Junior Auxiliary of Ruston.

Tech Poli Sci professor publishes study on politician responsiveness

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William O’Brochta, Louisiana Tech University Assistant Professor of Political Science, recently published an article focused on politician attendance in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords.

Ribbon cutting held for the new Beehive

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Many hearts were broken when it was announced that Beehive in Ruston was closing, but Tina Rozelle decided she would buy it and keep the local establishment going, albeit at a new location. Rozelle’s store is now located at 724 Celebrity Dr. Friends, members of the business community and the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce joined Rozelle to cut the ribbon on her new site. Courtesy photo

Piney Hills Harmony to host ‘Let’s Sing’

Ruston’s Piney Hills Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines is inviting area female singers ages 13 and up to guest nights Jan. 13 and Jan. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston.

Ruston one step closer to redistricting

Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is one step closer to drawing new ward lines that fit redistricting criteria outlined last summer by the Louisiana Legislature.

Lincoln Prep Goes Virtual

As students and faculty emerge from the holidays, Lincoln Preparatory School is making a short-term switch to virtual learning in response to several reported cases of COVID-19 in the school population.