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Schools, universities respond to coronavirus

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As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday related to the outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus, another host of cancellations and precautionary efforts were made at the state an

Spring elections postponed

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In another precautionary measure related to COVID-19, or coronavirus, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced Friday that Louisiana’s April 4 presidential primary had been postponed to June 20, and the May 9 municipal election to July 25.

Watson returns as city economic development head

Former Ruston Economic Development Administrator Ray Watson has his old job back.

Coronavirus task force issues update

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As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continued to cause concerns and numerous event cancellations across the country and state, the newly formed Lincoln Parish Health Task Force met for the second time Thursday morning to prepare for the possibility of the virus appearing locally.

Arrest made in Staples shooting death

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A West Monroe man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Homer man last year.

Funding deal reached for parish park

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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has approved a new agreement with the Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau that will moderately raise usage fees at the parish park and dial back the amount the CVB pays to fund it, with the goal of making the park more “selfsufficient” over time.

Ruston murder suspect nabbed in Simsboro

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A Crimestoppers tip has led to the arrest of Howard Demartae Jackson, the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Grambling man at a party in downtown Ruston in January.

Police Jury grants tax break for chicken feed mill

A major poultry producer is building a new chicken feed mill in Simsboro, and the Lincoln Parish Police Jury on Tuesday voted to grant the company an exemption from property taxes via a state program.

Building on history

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Lincoln Preparatory School has been in existence since the start of the 2016-17 school year.

Local task force preparing for coronavirus

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A local task force made up of healthcare, education, city and emergency preparedness representatives are meeting regularly to talk about the coronavirus and make sure Lincoln Parish is ready, should any suspected cases turn up here.