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Minden man arrested for bank fraud in Ruston

A Minden man who allegedly attempted to cash a forged check at a local bank has been arrested and charged with bank fraud.

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Madden Park receives new flag

With a little help from VFW Post 3615, Simsboro’s Ragan Madden Park now has a brand new United States flag to welcome people into the community space.

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COVID figures trending down for school district

The Lincoln Parish School District’s COVID-19 case and absence outlook this week is the best it’s been since the first few days of the school year.

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Great migration

Fannie is home now. Well, her new home.

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Louisiana Tech SGA launches recycling program

For Sydney Mashaw, sustainability and environmental consciousness is a big deal. While the 20-year-old senior biology major at Louisiana Tech University sees progress has been made over the past decade, she already has her eye on the future.

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Hodge council discusses safety of neighborhood children

HODGE — Concerned residents approached the Village of Hodge council at its meeting this week regarding the safety of children in the community who play basketball outdoors.

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Defendants in Cedar Creek bullying case seek dismissal

Several of the defendants in a lawsuit involving alleged bullying and sexual battery at Ruston’s Cedar Creek School want the suit to be dismissed.

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Halloween Happenings

Area residents have a chance to show off their pumpkin carving skills and their pet’s best Halloween attire during Ruston’s Pumpkins in the Park and Pet Costume Contest, set for 5 p.m. Oct. 16 in Railroad Park. Both contests are free to enter.