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Man charged with second-degree battery
A Ruston man was arrested Sunday evening after a man was left with a large hole in his chin following a fight at a Terral Lane residence. James Alford, 46, of Ruston, was arrested at 5:59 p.m. Nov. 8 by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to an arrest...
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Town of Homer audit exposes financial failures, repeated actions that may have violated state law
HOMER , La. — A state investigative audit of the Town of Homer’s finances found that utility customer deposits were used to pay employee wages, more than a quarter-million dollars in payroll taxes went unpaid and more than $1 million in federal relief funds was spent without a Town Council-approved budget — among seven findings documenting problems with the town’s handling of public money.
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Ruston Fire Department handles pair of Tuesday blazes
After going more than 10 months without a structure fire, the Ruston Fire Department responded to two within a span of approximately six hours Tuesday, successfully containing both blazes and preventing damage to neighboring residences. The first fire occurred around 11:30 a.m. at a multiunit apartment building on East Line...
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Ruston Police supervisor passes away
Longtime Ruston Police Lieutenant Marchale Canty died Friday following a sudden illness. He was found deceased at his home Friday morning. A statement by the Ruston Police Department praised Canty. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Ruston Police Department announces the sudden passing of Lieutenant...
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El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce to host ‘The Business Hour’ Nov. 17
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will host The Business Hour from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at First Financial Bank, 300 E. Peach Street. Courtesy photo El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce The event is an opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members, strengthen […]
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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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Louisiana Tech, Georgia Southern hoping to separate from the pack Saturday
The finish line is getting closer in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are close to wrapping up the West race, while Georgia Southern has gained momentum in the East with a one game lead over James Madison. The next level of importance is bowl eligibility for programs...