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Fordham chosen as Christmas Wonderland grand marshal

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JONESBORO — Debra Fordham has been announced by Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce President Karen Tolar as the 2024 Grand Marshal for the annual Christmas Wonderland in the Pines to be held on Nov. 30 in Jonesboro.

Lights on Afterschool celebrated nationwide

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana recently helped celebrate the 2024 Rally for Afterschool Programs, a day of more than 8,000 events held nationwide. The “Lights on Afterschool” emphasis showcased the many ways afterschool and summer learning programs support students and families. From Farmerville to Haynesville, Ruston to Monroe and Arcadia, members of the clubs participated in a wide array of activities to show their love for their clubs.

Uber available in Ruston

Emphasis on ride-sharing comes in wake of drunk driving pedestrian death

School board raises premiums, switches health plan carrier

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School board’s first insurance rate increase since 2009 approved

SCENES FROM RUSTON'S MONSTER MASH

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LEADER PHOTOS BY NANCY BERGERON

City’s Halloween event a Mashing success

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Frankenstein’s monster and this friendly pink-haired witch, both from High Voltage Wraps and Restyling, were among the spooky creatures who showed up at Ruston’s Monster Mash Halloween event Thursday at the city sports complex. Several thousand youngsters participated in annual free trick-or-trick event. Businesses and other organizations set up booths along the sidewalk handing out candy and trinkets.

Supreme Court won’t review Conley rape conviction

The Louisiana Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from former local fire chief Patrick Aaron Conley over his 2022 conviction for sex crimes against his wife, effectively ending Conley’s bid for a new trial or reduced sentence.

Local Girl Scouts connect with Tech sorority members

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Schexnider to give keynote for GSU Founder’s Celebration

Alvin J. Schexnider, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address during Grambling State University’s 123rd Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, October 31. With the theme, “Achieving Excellence Through Service,” the event will be held at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday

Residents who have outdated or unneeded prescription medications can safely dispose of them Saturday when the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office teams up with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.