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LMCH unveils garden in memory of Pat Love

The Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston has been given a gift that will keep on blooming. The organization received a donation in the form of a memorial garden from a family that has spent their lives living by the tenets of the Methodist faith.

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Lincoln Preparatory student receives citizenship award

Jaeden Hunter was awarded the Dr. Birdex Copeland, Jr. Citizenship Award in recent graduation exercises at Lincoln Preparatory School.

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More tornado money trickles in for Ruston

The city of Ruston has received another $317,000 in FEMA money to help offset the recovery cost from the 2019 tornado.

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Grambling to begin offering first doctoral degree in fall of 2022

GRAMBLING — Grambling State University (GSU) has received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents to establish a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Justice Administration.

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DOTD to close Barnett Springs bridge for repairs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, July 6, the Barnett Springs bridge on Hwy. 818 in Lincoln Parish west of Ruston will be closed approximately 1,500 feet south of Hwy. 80 to make necessary bridge repairs.

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Former Grambling fire chief pleads not guilty

Ex-Grambling Fire Chief Patrick Conley entered a plea of not guilty on June 22 at his felony arraignment hearing in Ruston.

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Work begins for QuikTrip by library

Almost a year after QuikTrip first purchased pieces of the Lincoln Parish Library’s parking property, work is now underway to prepare the site for the upcoming construction of a new gas station and convenience store next to the library.

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Turner: 99% sure of veto session

State Rep. Chris Turner said Monday he is “99% sure” the Louisiana Legislature will call itself into a veto session in July in an attempt to overturn Gov.