Wednesday morning’s line of severe thunderstorms that roared through Lincoln Parish has caused Red Peach Media to temporarily shuffle radio station frequencies.
State Rep. Chris Turner says even though Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to extend Louisiana’s stay-at-home order “deflated and upset” him, he’s not ready to sign a petition to overturn the extension — at least not in the petition’s original form.
A line of vehicles stretched at times almost to the Farmerville Highway on Tuesday as Lincoln Parish residents claimed the last of the free, cloth facemasks made available through the Hanes clothing company.
For many in the Ruston and Lincoln Parish communities adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and shutdowns, both food supplies and social interaction can suddenly be harder to come by.
The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, West Alabama Avenue will be closed between North Trenton Street and North Vienna Street to through traffic from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday.