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Edwards to extend COVID emergency but no plans for mask mandate yet

Despite skyrocketing numbers of new COVID-19 cases fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant, Louisiana isn’t shifting its approach to the virus just yet, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday.

Janet Wilson to be honored as 2021 Ambassador of the Year

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The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce announced that Janet Wilson has earned the title of the 2021 Ambassador of the Year.

Cedar Creek hearing tomorrow

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Haughton man arrested for theft

On Monday, the Ruston Police Department fielded a report about a theft at Consolidated Electrical Distributors, where purchases were made with fraudulent credit cards.

Schools Closed

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A surge of COVID-19 and other illnesses among students and staff is forcing the Lincoln Parish School District to close all schools Thursday and Friday.

French immersion program extended one year, future unclear

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The Lincoln Parish School District’s French Immersion program will continue past the current school year and extend into the next grade level, though the overall future of the program remains to be seen.

Tech Kappa Delta kicks off Shamrock fundraiser

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Members of Louisiana Tech University’s Kappa Delta sorority kicked off fundraising for its annual Shamrock event with a special night at Chicken Salad Chick in Ruston. A portion of all proceeds will support the philanthropic effort scheduled for March 19 in Lincoln Parish Park and will promote awareness and provide funding for the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home and Prevent Child Abuse America. On site to help host the CSC fundraiser were (left to right) Abbie Lechtenberg, Emily Garlington, Landry Long, Alys Hamlin, Brennan Roberts and Maddie Roman. For more information, visit the Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K Run 2022 Facebook page.

Ruston man arrested on Peeping Tom charge

A Ruston man was taken into custody by the Ruston Police Department Tuesday morning on the 500 block of Charlotte Avenue after a complaint about a “peeping Tom.”

Sarah’s Kitchen Update

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The family of the late Ruston folk artist Sarah Albritton is forging ahead with plans to transform Albritton’s former soul food restaurant into a memorial honoring her life and legacy.

Outbreaks at nursing homes infect nearly 1,200 staff

Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes last week have infected more than a thousand nursing home staff members across Louisiana and 44% of the residents at one facility, state health statistics show. Adding to those concerns is the low rate of vaccine boosters administered to nursing home residents and staff at some sites.