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KCS Railroad Sold

The pending acquisition of the Kansas City Southern Railway by a Canadian company should not impact the freight trains that run through Lincoln Parish, a KCS spokesperson said.

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Lincoln Parish Police Jury introduces 2022 budget

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has previewed its 2022 proposed budget, which projects more than $21 million in spending across more than a dozen separate funds, and is set to vote for final approval of the figures on Dec. 14.

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United We Gift

The holiday spirit is alive and well within United Way of Northeast Louisiana. However, the local nonprofit is counting on members of the community to catch the spirit as well.

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Reason for the Season

Local artist Jean DeFreese Moore hit the sidewalks of downtown Ruston to provide a special window mural to mark the holidays. Moore is seen outside Ruston Artisans working on a creation featuring a traditional view of the birth of Christ. Courtesy photo

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City of Grambling planning for sweet Christmas

GRAMBLING — Sugar plum fairies may be dancing here on Dec. 18 when the city of Grambling hosts “A Candy Cane Christmas.”

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Holiday Arts Market returns to the Norton Building

On Dec. 4 from noon to 7 p.m. the North Central Louisiana Arts Council will host artists, artisans, and musicians in a transformed arts market space located in the Norton Building, at 207 W Mississippi Ave.

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Tech abstract publication paints picture of state economy

The Center for Economic Research, housed in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business, recently published the 2021 Louisiana Economic Abstract, a publication which is the first in an ongoing annual series designed to report state-level economic developments and the impact of policies in Louisiana.

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Whataburger launches Feeding Student Success scholarship program

As part of its community support, Whataburger has announced the launch of the Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship program, a $500,000 commitment to help college, university and not-for-profit vocational school students achieve their dreams.