The piney woods of North Central Louisiana make up a big part of “Sportsman’s Paradise,” and every fall there are events that showcase the beauty of the region to visitors, such as scenic mountain bike trails.
Around Ruston, there has been a wave of giving to those less fortunate. From young girls getting their wishes granted by Make-A-Wish to rodeos being hosted to raise money for worthy causes, giving back is theme that runs through the veins of Ruston.
Grambling State University (GSU) student Jordan Braithwaite has been selected as an HBCU Scholar by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She is among 86 students from across the nation being recognized for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and more.
Wes Mouk (right), with the Louisiana Associated General Contractors, presented a $5,000 check to Madison Coats, secretary of the Louisiana Tech AGC, to assist students in attending the AGC of America Convention in Orlando in September.
Today Louisiana’s top school board is scheduled to debate whether or not it will push back against Gov. John Bel Edwards’ mask mandate and allow individual school districts to set their own COVID-19 mitigation policies.
Ruston’s Board of Aldermen on Thursday is scheduled to decide whether a local developer gets his wish to have property on College Hill Drive rezoned for an apartment complex.