When movies first began to exert an influence on the entertainment plans of Rustonians, the Town Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the showing of Sunday movies. This ordinance remained in effect until World War II. At that time, in response to requests by military personnel stationed here and others, another ordinance was passed lifting the ban on Sunday films.
VFW Post 3615 Commander Tom Boniol stopped by the Lincoln Parish Public Safety Complex to recognize Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office employee Franke Landers with an additional honor as Dispatcher of the Year. Already named the local Post winner, Landers (left) is seen holding the award commemorating her taking top honors for District 11 while Boniol is holding the plaque representing her third-place award in the state competition.
It’s National Banana Split Day so in honor of the elongated, edible fruit that botanically is actually a berry, give these dishes built around bananas a whirl!
Funeral services for Mrs. Janice Ruth “Jan” Williamson, age 80, of Kingwood, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, with Kim Long officiating.
The Lincoln Parish Registrar of Voters Office kicks off a week of outreach events Monday, allowing people to register to vote at various community locations.