George Bond Simonton, Jr., passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at the age of 77 after a decline of health over the recent months in Spring, Texas.
Ruston’s Board of Aldermen is set to vote in March on an ordinance that would allow the city to issue up to $15 million in sales tax increment revenue bonds to finance infrastructure work at the Buc- ee’s Travel Center site.
Louisiana’s 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request by former state Trooper Kory York to review a district judge’s decision not to quash charges against him stemming from the death of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
This week during the Z107.5 St. Jude Radiothon, 6- year- old Alex Everding, of Ruston, will undergo the 37th week of her current treatment phase with the Memphis- based hospital.
If the congressional redistricting plan approved by the Louisiana Legislature in January survives a current court challenge, Lincoln Parish will be in a new district, one that for the time being is represented by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The Grambling State men’s basketball team had four players score in double-figures as the Tigers beat Alcorn State 78-67 at the Davey L. Whitney Complex on Monday.