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First pandemic election set for Saturday

After two postponements, Louisiana will finally hold its presidential preference primary on Saturday, although the outcome isn’t expected to make any difference in the race for the White House.

LaSalle Corrections sued in north Texas inmate deaths

The Ruston-based management company that used to operate the Lincoln Parish Detention Center is facing lawsuits from multiple north Texas families over alleged negligence, brutality and falsified records related to several inmates who died while incarcerated.

New school sales tax set for August vote

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After originally being scheduled to do so in May, Lincoln Parish voters will be asked to support or oppose a new half-cent sales tax for the school board at the Aug. 15 election.

School board to study health plan

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The Lincoln Parish School Board has signed off on an in-depth study of its employee health plan in order to find ways to cut costs and reduce the plan’s dependence on the board’s sales tax revenues.

Edwards: Wear a mask

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If you’re interested in Louisiana’s further economic reopening, wear a mask.

Cries for help

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The ongoing COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt the daily routines of businesses, schools, churches, and other entities as well as the daily lives of individuals.

Simsboro adopts animal control ordinance

The Village of Simsboro is cracking down on animal control with the goal of ensuring the safety of its citizens.

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.

FBLA National Secretary represents RHS

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When an important mentor ran a campaign for the office of Future Business Leaders of America National Secretary at the organization’s 2018 National Leadership Conference, it apparently made an impression on Ruston High School’s Hana Le.

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.