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Juvenile dead after morning shooting

The Ruston Police Department responded to a call about an unresponsive juvenile in the area of Ginger Drive on Friday morning at approximately 2:54 a.m.

City seeks more input on internet

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Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is urging residents who want a new home internet option to come to Monday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting and participate in a public hearing that’s the next step in the city’s quest for permission to offer residential broadband service.

FNB expanding into Baton Rouge, announces upcoming name change

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First National Bank, a Louisiana owned bank with over 100 years of operation, has announced recently that it is expanding into the Baton Rouge market.

Area men arrested after separate domestic abuse incidents

The Ruston Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 800 block of East Line Ave. on Thursday afternoon, April 29.

Railroad crossings traffic closures

The city of Ruston announces, weather permitting, the following railroad and grade crossings closures. These impacted streets will be closed to through traffic:

Hold Fast

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In 2017, Arcadia native Henry Futch left the halls of Cedar Creek High School with an acceptance letter to an institution that approximately 8.5% of those who apply are even accepted. What that means is that for every 100 people that apply, only about nine actually make it to the campus.

Ketchum honored by local Kiwanis Club as Outstanding Educator

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According to Kellye Ketchum, teaching is in her DNA, so it’s no surprise that the Ruston Kiwanis Club has honored her with its 2020-21 Outstanding Educator award.

Nutrition on a mission

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The Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry at Louisiana Tech University celebrated its reopening Wednesday after being outfitted with a full slate of renovations.

Skatepark project ramping up

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Plans to build a city skatepark at the old municipal pool site in Ruston have been in the works for several years, and now fundraising efforts are ramping up to make the project a reality.

Senate passes concealed carry bill

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The Louisiana Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of a bill by a local legislator that would allow state residents and visitors to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.