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GSU and Coca-Cola celebrate 100 years

There are very few times when two entities can remain together for a century.

State board waives school letter grades

Public schools and school districts will likely not receive new performance score letter grades for the 2020-21 academic year, the second year in a row the scores would not be issued due to inconsistencies in education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whodunit of the Season

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The Ruston Community Theatre’s return to the stage is close at hand. Thursday through Sunday, the RCT will present their production of the mystery-comedy “Clue,” directed by Mary Watkins, at the Dixie Center for the Arts. The Thursday through Saturday performances will begin at 7 p.m. with the Sunday matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. From left, the cast includes Stephen Vessel as Professor Plum, Katie Peters as Mrs. White, Joe Brown as Colonel Mustard, Britton Kilpatrick as Wadsworth the butler, Jake Handley as Mr. Green, Jenn Kilpatrick as Miss Scarlet, Emily Kelley as Mrs. Peacock and Micah Handley as Yvette. Submitted photo

Local judges recused from Cedar Creek suit

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All three 3rd Judicial District Court judges have recused themselves from the ongoing bullying and sexual battery lawsuit against Cedar Creek School, with each one citing conflicts of interest.

Lawmakers: Vote for amendments

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Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder joined several area lawmakers Monday in urging voters to approve the four proposed state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 13 ballot.

Police jury to vote on budget requests

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will make finals calls on more than $600,000 in funding requests from local agencies for the 2022 budget at tonight’s meeting.

Trial date set for alleged GSU shooter

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Jury selection in the murder trial of Jaylin M. Wayne is scheduled to begin Oct.

Dubach woman faces simple battery charge

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff ’s Office was called to handle a disturbance in the 100 block of Family Road in Dubach on Friday afternoon.

STEM Day at STEM Center

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With faculty and staff throughout the Lincoln Parish school district engaged in professional development, Lincoln Parish STEM Center Director Missy Wooley partnered with Louisiana Tech University’s UTeach Tech program to host a STEM Day for the elementary children of teachers and administrators.

Ruston woman charged with simple escape

A Ruston woman was arrested after she was physically resistant towards Ruston Police Department as they tried to serve her a summons on Saturday at approximately 2:21 p.m.