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Communities react to mask mandate

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Louisiana’s new mask mandate appears to be meeting with the approval of local officials, at least so far.

Ruston gets federal grant for airport runway project

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Even before the Ruston Regional Airport went operational on Jan. 1, 1994, extending the facility’s 5,000-foot runway was a top priority.

Tarbutton Exchange signage goes up

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Louisiana Department of Transportation workers were at work Friday putting up signage for the Tarbutton Exchange that recently opened, adding a fourth Interstate 20 exit for the city of Ruston.

Ruston aldermen raise utility rates

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For the first time in more than 30 years, Ruston’s Board of Aldermen has raised the city’s electric rate, but because of a more favorable power supply contract, customers should see a decrease in the electric portion of their utility bill starting this month.

Work to resume on Phase II of Ruston Sports Complex

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If all goes according to plan, Phase II of Ruston’s municipal sports complex should be up and running in about a year.

Electric rates, sports complex on aldermen’s agenda

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Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is expected to vote Monday on an ordinance that would raise the city’s electric rate, yet customers should see a decrease in their bills because of a renegotiated contract.

Postponed Peach Fest doesn't delay weekend fun

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The Lousiana Peach Fest didn’t run as originally scheduled after being postponed to Oct.

Rezoning recommendation on way to aldermen

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Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is the next stop for a proposed planned unit development of housing for residents age 55 and above.

City to celebrate reopening with ‘Picnic in the Park’

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Ruston residents still longing for more outside time after almost eight weeks of statewide stay-at-home orders because of the novel coronavirus pandemic can grab a lunch on Saturday and participate in Picnic in the Park.

Walker pledges to form panel to address racism

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Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker on Thursday pledged to form a committee “driven by citizens who really want to see change” to address remnants of the racism in the city.