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Christmas angels come through for local kids

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Let There Be Peace on Earth “Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me.

Parish school system releases academic plan

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Administration responds to board comments

GAP Fund surpasses $1 million milestone at 2024 Kicks Ball Gala

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NEW ORLEANS — Amid the elegant atmosphere in the grand ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the 2024 Kicks Ball Gala presented by adidas unfolded as a night to remember. Held during Bayou Classic Weekend by the Grambling University Foundation, the blacktie event experienced a near 40% increase in attendance. The most notable achievement: The GAP Scholarship Fund surpassed $1 million in funds raised since its inception, and it happened in mere minutes.

TKE chapter celebrates new house, renewed legacy at Tech

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Tau Kappa Epsilon’s (TKE) Beta-Zeta Chapter at Louisiana Tech University has reached another milestone in its storied history. The fraternity, founded at Louisiana Tech in 1947, has officially acquired a new chapter house at 2604 West Barnett Springs Avenue, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for its members and alumni.

Anger over alleged affair leads to beating, arrest for Choudrant man

A Choudrant man who reportedly accused his wife of having an affair after going through her cellphone is now charged with domestic abuse battery with strangulation and six counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Local law enforcement dealing with burglaries

Thieves take vehicles with keys in them

Aldermen set to vote on raises, upping water rates

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Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is set to put the final touches on a pay raise for themselves and one for Mayor Ronny Walker during Monday’s last scheduled meeting of the year.

Grambling police repeat plea to lock up vehicles

GRAMBLING – Police Chief Tommy Clark, Jr., knows he’s being repetitive every time he reminds Grambling residents to lock their vehicles, but he also knows too few people are listening.

Army promotion ceremony held at City Hall

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Local U.S. Army recruiter Sgt. Franklen Mills was promoted to sergeant first class during ceremonies held Thursday in front of Ruston’s City Hall. Here, Mills’ son Noah places the insignia patch on the front of his father’s uniform while his mother Amanda and brother Samuel look on.