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Scott Boatright, Views from the Boathouse

'Ruston Safe' as crucial as 'Ruston Strong'

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I remain determined, upbeat, hopeful, prayerful, and “Ruston Strong” on this Easter Sunday.

But it’s time to cut to the chase and do a little honest talking.

Facing tough choices in critical times

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Tough choices. Critical times.

It’s the way of the world right now.

Keep pushing on even when 'Stuck in a Moment'

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“I’m not afraid of anything in this world … There’s nothing you can throw at me … That I haven’t already heard.”

Facing a storm of unknown proportions

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Lincoln Parish finds itself where much of the nation is right now — smack dab in the middle of the great unknown.

Musing over one of the craziest weeks ever

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Nearly one year ago — on April 25 of last year — a deadly tornado ripped through Ruston. The week after the tornado was one Ruston residents will remember the rest of their lives.

Preparation, precaution key for safety

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The Boy Scout motto says it best: “Be Prepared.” Or at least precautious.

And it’s during times like these when we have to hope for the best while still gearing up to face the worst.

Here comes the sun — I say it's all right

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One week and counting.

It’ll be a long week for me, because like a child waiting for Christmas to arrive, I can’t wait.

Wasting away again in Louisiana

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Money to burn.

Who has it these days? Well, apparently Louisiana does, or thinks it does, anyway.

Coronavirus impacting state differently than flu, mumps

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The big scare throughout the country right now is the expanding impact the new coronavirus is having worldwide and even right here in Louisiana, even though not a single case has yet to be reported

Super Sunday is my kind of holiday

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I’m one of those who absolutely loves Super Sunday. For me, it truly it a national holiday. And facts back that belief up. The numbers also back that up. For