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Parish sees savings on bridge projects

The Lincoln Parish Police Jury’s Public Works Committee approved documents Tuesday that wrap up bridge replacements on Eaves Road and Walnut Creek Road in Simsboro with significant savings.

Brooks Clinic dedicated to community

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From the first conversation, Hannah Bowman expressed the Michael Brooks Family Clinic’s dedication to the Ruston community and providing quality healthcare to its citizens.

Dubach to host walk for breast cancer

The town of Dubach is holding its second annual Pink Walk Day Saturday to raise money for breast cancer support.

College of Engineering and Science to honor alumni

The Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science (COES) will honor its 2020 distinguished alumni on Friday, Oct. 22, with a dean’s reception.

Professor, students involved in coronavirus research

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Paul Kim, an associate professor of biological sciences at Grambling State University, is on the frontline of research related to the coronavirus and its impact on underserved communities.

Master Gardeners fall plant sale

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The North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold their annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter Annex Building located at 307 North Homer Street in Ruston. Plants available include aloe vera, angelina, bear’s branch, begonias, Chinese chives, ferns, ficus, fig-celest, and gardenia. Proceeds from the sale will go to continued work on the Ruston Butterfly Garden as well as other projects across the parish. Above, members of the Master Gardeners are seen in the local butterfly garden. Leader photo by CATHI COX-BONIOL

United Way to host community blood drive

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United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s Young Leaders United collaborative will host “Out for Blood,” a community blood drive in Ruston today from noon until 6 p.m. at the Lincoln Parish Library parking lot.

WMU Ladies give back to community

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First Baptist Church Jonesboro WMU ladies show their support for the Jonesboro retirement community. Recently the ladies made 60 bibs to be donated to the residents of Wyatt Manor nursing home, located on Hwy. 505 in Jonesboro. Photo by WILDA SMITH

One dead in GSU shooting

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A shooting altercation between two non-students on Grambling State University campus early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one of those involved.

Kappa Delta to celebrate 90 years during Louisiana Tech Homecoming weekend

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In 1931, history was made on the Louisiana Tech University campus.