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DART holds candlelight vigil

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Members of the community joined with the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team Tuesday to hold a candlelight vigil in Ruston in memory of domestic abuse victims.

Wayne trial resumes

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The process of selecting one final alternate juror in Jaylin Wayne’s second-degree murder trial resumed Thursday morning in 3rd Judicial District Court after one of Wayne’s defense attorneys made a

Early voting begins Saturday for library tax, amendments

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Early voting for the Nov. 13 election begins Saturday and continues through Nov.

Dubach walks for breast cancer

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The town of Dubach held its second annual Pink Walk Day on Oct. 16 to raise money for breast cancer support. Pictured are the participants decked out in their best pink. 

New judge assigned in Cedar Creek case

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The Louisiana Supreme Court has assigned retired judge Jimmie C. Peters to the civil case involving alleged sexual battery and bullying at Cedar Creek School after all three local judges recused themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest earlier this month.

Parish schools lift mask requirement

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Starting today, whether or not students wear a mask in Lincoln Parish public school classrooms is up to parents.

Local Mask Rules

As Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate ended Wednesday, local policymakers made decisions on their own requirements, with most opting to make face coverings optional.

Better Home Health Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

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The staff of Better Home Health took a stroll in their pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday morning. The group performed a two-mile walk around downtown Ruston to support the cause. Leader photo by JESSIECA CARR

Grambling Halloween slated for Friday

The Grambling Economic Development Corporation and Spring Market have joined forces to host Halloween fun for area children. The two entities are co-sponsoring “Ghosts, Goblins and Goodies in Grambling” for children ages 1-12 on Friday. The event will take place in the parking lot of Legends Square from 4 – 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent to participate.

Wayne Trial

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Jaylin Wayne’s second-degree murder trial came to an abrupt halt Wednesday afternoon when 3rd Judicial District Judge Bruce Hampton stopped the proceedings, saying a “very serious legal issue” had surfaced that could not be dealt with in the courtroom or in front of the jury.