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John Lauck hopes his church never needs to apply for federal disaster assistance, but he’s going to start getting things ready just in case.

Lauck, a deacon at Ruston’s John Knox Presbyterian Church, was one of about 20 participants in Wednesday’s workshop on changes in Federal Emergency Management Agency rules that now allow houses of worship and other private nonprofit groups to seek FEMA assistance if a disaster is declared in their area.

Library mulls return of ‘Bookmobile’

The Lincoln Parish Library Board of Control has begun looking into the possibility of bringing back its former “Bookmobile” service in some form.

Many years ago, when the library was at its former location on Alabama Avenue, a vehicle stocked with library books would make regular trips to Lincoln Parish neighborhoods beyond Ruston.

At a Lincoln Parish Police Jury public hearing regarding the library’s property tax millage last week, former parish administrator Richard Durrett said the Bookmobile program was discontinued because it was “outrageously expensive.”

Investigation leads to ‘cold case’ arrest

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Lari Talbert remembers her younger sister Cheryl Williams as caring, happy-go-lucky and full of life.

“She loved people,” Talbert said Thursday. “She was the life of the party. She kept people laughing.”

Williams, then 37, disappeared on July 20, 2004. After 15 years of working the case, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested the man they now believe killed her.

Lonnie Frazier, Jr., 70, of Ruston, remains in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center charged with second-degree murder. Frazier is being held on $1 million bond.

Meet Taryn Sternitzky: Clubs Reporter

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My name is Taryn Sternitzky, and I am a junior attending Ruston High School this year. I am very excited to be a part of this newspaper for a second

Chatterbox and Ruston Daily Leader Partnership Recognized Nationally

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One year ago, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) of Ruston High School (RHS) took on the challenge of relaunching the school newspaper, the Chatterbox. With the help and

Ruston High School FBLA Student Places 9th in Future Business Leader

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Davis Glen Ellis has always demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership attributes as a member of RHS FBLA. He has served twice as the Louisiana State Parliamentarian; he has served on

Ruston High School FBLA Team Places 10th Nationally in Parliamentary Procedures (PLAW)

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The Ruston High School (RHS) Parliamentary Procedures (PLAW) team followed our 2019 Louisiana State Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Championship with a 10th place national finish at the

Ruston High School FBLA Student Earns National Top 15 in Help Desk

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Bethany Milligan returned as a member of RHS FBLA as a senior after taking a break as a junior. In the past, she had competed in events and even qualified

Bearcat Madness: “R” You Ready?

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The 2019-2020 Bearcat Madness program, sponsored by Blue Bell Creameries, took place on August 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ruston High School gymnasium. As hot as it was

You may contact Chatterbox at chatterbox@lincolnschools.org if you have suggestions or comments.

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Welcome back, Bearcats! Whether you are a new or returning student, I am proud to see you on campus ready to start the 2019-2020 school year. Here at Ruston High,