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NLMC opens COVID booster clinic Friday

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Area residents who received the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine will be able to get their booster shots at Northern Louisiana Medical Center beginning Friday.

‘Can-do’ attitude

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Sydney Mashaw, a department member with Louisiana Tech University SGA Environmental Action, organizes aluminum cans dropped off during a recent recycling drop-off event at J.C. Love Field’s parking lot.

Patient arrested after assault on nursing staff

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The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to the Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday night after a patient allegedly threatened the staff with a weapon.

Tech opens vaccine document portal

Proof of shot, dissent required for registration

Thomas appointed College of Education dean at Grambling State

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GRAMBLING — Debbie G. Thomas has been appointed dean of the College of Education at Grambling State University. Most recently, she served briefly as vice chancellor for learning and instruction at Arkansas State University Mid-South.

Rhody Drive closed to traffic today

The city of Ruston announced that, weather permitting, Rhody Drive between East Kentucky Avenue and Zephyr Lane will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 7 a.m. today through 5 p.m. Thursday. This closure is necessary to allow for drainage repairs.

Medical marijuana production plant comes to Ruston

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A medical marijuana production plant is scheduled to begin operation in Ruston today, pending final approvals of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, state fire marshal’s office and the city of Ruston. 

40% Prison vaccination rate

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About 60% of Lincoln Parish Detention Center inmates have refused the COVID-19 vaccine, while only four have tested positive for the respiratory virus, Warden Jim Tuten told members of the jail’s g

Rudd launches Fight with Faith

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When Melisa Rudd attended the 2019 Wiggin’ Out Gala, she sat spellbound listening to the stories from all the recipients selected by the organization that year. Yet there was no way for her to know that just a few months later, she would have her own story to tell.

Citations served, one defense lawyer named in Cedar Creek suit

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Defendants in the lawsuit involving bullying at Cedar Creek School were last week served citations to appear in court, starting the timer by which they must file an answer to the suit’s allegations