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Gina Jones endorses Add Goff for Ruston City Court Judge
Former candidate and longtime Ruston attorney Gina Jones has publicly endorsed Add Goff in the runoff for Ruston City Court Judge. “Having spent 33 years practicing law, including 12 years serving as the Public Defender in Ruston City Court, I know firsthand how important the role of City Court Judge is to our community,” said Jones.
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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months
Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston
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Veolia Expands Operations Near Meta’s Hyperion
NEW ORLEANS — Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment operations in Louisiana through new partnerships with the towns of Delhi and Sterlington, as major industrial investment and residential development increase demand for infrastructure across northern Louisiana. The expansion comes as Delhi experiences growth associated with Meta’s massive artificial intelligence...
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City of Monroe to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thomas Ave & Georgia St water improvements
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the City of Monroe, water system improvements along Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street have been completed, addressing water service, drainage, and roadway conditions in the area. The project included the installation of new water lines, fire hydrants, and drainage infrastructure while removing older utility components. Improvements also included street […]
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St. Francis Medical Center closes Monroe streets for elevator replacement
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Traffic is being rerouted around St. Francis Medical Center on Wednesday as crews close Jackson and Oak streets while the hospital replaces its elevators. The six-hour closure allows contractors to hoist new equipment during construction. Elevator replacement. Kevin Sale, chief operating officer of St. Francis Medical...
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‘Christmas on the River’ Christmas guide released
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) released its Christmas guide Thursday for the 2026 holiday season. The holiday celebrations start on Dec. 3-6 with both the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade and the Bawcomville Redneck Parade along with the Downtown Gallery Crawl, Christmas on the River Festival Day, and Christmas Open House at the Biedenharn Home and Gardens.
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Planned power outage to impact Ruston residents Thursday night
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The City of Ruston announced utility crews will temporarily shut off power for several East Kentucky Avenue customers late Thursday night to conduct emergency equipment repairs. The City of Ruston Light & Power Department said that the planned service interruption begins at 11 p.m. and will...
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City of Monroe schedules emergency water main repair, issues boil water advisory
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of Monroe announced it will conduct emergency repairs on an 8-inch water main starting Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 p.m., leaving several areas with low or no water pressure overnight. Officials said, crews expect the maintenance work to take several hours to complete. Officials...
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Veterans reflect on service and sacrifice during annual Veterans Day parade
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Veterans gathered at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home for the seventh annual Veterans Day parade, celebrating those who have served and recognizing the sacrifices made along the way. Taking place ahead of Veterans Day, the parade gives veterans an opportunity to reflect on their time in the military while bringing the […]