Trailblazer RC&D will be at the Lincoln Parish Library July 6 to present their Quail Forever Workshop Series to Lincoln Parish residents. If you are interested in quail management, put this date on your calendar!
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How It All Started
In 2019, Donna and Waylon purchased a 14-acre homestead in Eros, Louisiana. Upon purchasing it, they knew immediately what their mission would be, to use the land to produce farm fresh, delicious, and nutritious food. Food that would feed their friends, family, and community for years to come. When they began searching for a name, Waylon suggested DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm. A phrase that, quite literally, meant “of the earth.” The objective of the farm? To produce humanely raised animals, using regenerative grazing practices, and naturally grown fruits and vegetables, avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. To date, that is EXACTLY what the farm has accomplished. DeLaTerre is growing food the way nature intended!
Rolling Out Summer CSA
Donna and Waylon would like to be your farmers and are inviting you to subscribe to their Summer CSA. What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a farmer and the community. The CSA program is a type of “cooperative,” where a community member (customer), pays a subscription fee at the beginning of the growing season in exchange for a full season of “cream of the crop” produce, eggs & meat selections, a “share.” The items in your weekly share are then boxed and delivered to convenient pick-up locations in Monroe, West Monroe, Campti, Natchitoches and Ruston. The CSA model creates a direct connection between farmers and consumers.
DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm’s Summer CSA subscription will run for 12 weeks, from the week of July 13th through October 2nd, 2021. There are three different types of CSA boxes to choose from this season. Customers can choose from either a veggie box, a veggie and egg box or a veggie, chicken and egg box. Each box will contain at least 8 seasonal, freshly picked produce items. DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm is accepting pre-orders for the summer CSA boxes now. You won’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to have farm fresh, nutritious and delicious food from your local farmers!
Pricing For The Summer CSA Boxes:
* 12-week Veggie CSA Box Subscription – $300 ($25/week)
* 12-week Veggie and Egg CSA Box Subscription – $360 ($30/week)
* 12-week Veggie, Chicken, and Egg CSA Box Subscription – $600 ($50/week)
Other Farm Fresh Options
Every week, DeLaTerre Permaculture Farm stocks their online market with seasonal produce, a variety of herbs, a selection of pastured eggs and humanely raised meat products. You can shop online by visiting http://www.DeLaTerreDelish.com. To ensure you never miss the happenings on the farm, subscribe to their weekly newsletter, like them on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/delaterrepermaculturefarm, or follow them on Instagram, @delaterrepermaculturefarm.
Buster Cotten’s Karate offers classes teaching the style of Jordan Korean Karate/ Tae Kwan Do. This style of martial arts has been taught in the Ruston community for nearly 40 years and is a year-round program that teaches students of all ages the merits of loyalty, ability, and integrity through a curriculum teaching fundamental arm and leg techniques for practical self-defense. Buster Cotten’s Karate also provides opportunities for its students to participate in local, state, and national level competitive events.
This traditional Korean Karate program was founded by Dr. David Jordan, a 10th-degree black belt. All classes are instructed by Buster Cotten, a 7th-degree black belt and five-time National Instructor of the Year with the United States Karate Alliance. Free trial lessons are available for new students.
Three separate classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for youth and adults. For more information, please contact Buster Cotten at (318) 259-5000.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Kenneth Lofton, Jr. is trading in his Louisiana Tech red and blue for a different kind of red and blue this summer.
After going through a six-day training camp in Fort Worth, Texas along with 25 other athletes, the Bulldog freshman sensation was selected to the 12-member 2021 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup Team roster.
The team features six players who completed their first collegiate season and six players from the high school class of 2021.
The Port Arthur, Texas native made the first round of cuts on June 21 as one of 17 finalists. The official team was selected following 10 training sessions held on the campus of Texas Christian University.
Lofton, Jr. becomes the first LA Tech men’s basketball player to earn ever a spot on the U19 World Cup Team and just the seventh from a current Conference USA school.
USA men’s teams have won seven gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal while compiling a 99-14 overall record in U19 World Cup play since the even launched in 1979. The UTSA has won four of the last six U19 golds since 2009.
The current team is scheduled to wrap up training on the TCU campus today, then travel to Riga, Latvia for the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup that will be played July 3-11.
Featuring U19 teams from 16 nations, the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup includes in addition to the USA and host Latvia, Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, France, Japan, Lithuania, Mali, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain and Turkey.
The USA was drawn into Group D, alongside Australia, Mali and Turkey for the July 3-6 FIBA U19 World Cup preliminary round. The USA will open play against Turkey on July 3 (9:30 a.m. CT), followed by Mali on July 4 (12:30 p.m. CT) and close preliminary play against Australia on July 6 (12:30 p.m. CT).
USA U19 World Cup Team
Patrick Baldwin, Jr. (Hamilton HS/Sussex, Wis.)
Kennedy Chandler (Sunrise Christian Academy, Kan./Memphis, Tenn.)
Jonathan Davis (Wisconsin/La Crosse, Wis.)
Caleb Furst (Blackhawk Christian School/Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Chet Holmgren (Minnehaha Academy/Minneapolis, Minn.)
Harrison Ingram (St. Mark’s School/Dallas, Texas)
Jaden Ivey (Purdue/South Bend, Ind.)
Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton/St. Louis, Mo.)
Kenneth Lofton, Jr. (Louisiana Tech/Port Arthur, Texas)
Mike Miles (TCU/Lancaster, Texas)
Adam Miler (LSU/Chicago, Ill.)
Peyton Watson (Long Beach Poly Tech HS/Long Beach, Calif.)
Delayed but not denied, the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction class finally took center stage Saturday night inside the Natchitoches Events Center.
And despite the two years between induction ceremonies, little changed during the 61st induction ceremony.
The 11-person induction class lived up to its billing of a diverse class, but the themes that permeated their presentations and induction speeches were generally similar.
From family members or coaches or teammates or co-workers – and of course, their Louisiana roots — the feelings of gratitude remained as consistent as they were ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, which twice delayed the group’s official induction into the state’s sports shrine.
Whether it was the self-professed “city boy” from New Orleans like Kerry Kittles or the sweet, smooth shooting small-town girl from Bienville Parish in Lady Techster basketball great Angela Turner Johnson, those Louisiana roots run deep.
“Growing up in Shady Grove, it was such a small community, but we had a sense of family,” Turner-Johnson said “If someone did something wrong, our parents knew before we got home because everybody cared about everybody. Mr. Edward Mason, our principal, instilled in us to be the best we can be. He wanted us to not let our humble beginnings get in the way of us dreaming big.”
She was among four Lincoln Parish inductees, joined by fellow Tech graduate (both have bachelors’ and master’s degrees) and world-renowned outdoorsman Phil Robertson, along with Grambling graduates Ronnie “The King’ Coleman, an eight-time Mr. Olympia bodybuilder who earned cum laude honors in accounting at GSU, and prep football coaching legend Mackie Freeze.
The members of the long-awaited Class of 2020 dreamed big and delivered even bigger for the Sportsman’s Paradise.
In high school and college, Robertson’s talents were on the gridiron, but football didn’t rivet him like hunting did.
Robertson discovered his passion for hunting at 11 years old and ultimately converted it into the world-renowned Duck Commander brand that launched the A&E reality series “Duck Dynasty.”
“I told my Ma, ‘I’m not going to school today. I’m going duck hunting,’” Robertson recalled. “She said, ‘Go get us some.’ I walk to Little Lake, and I’m poaching. I see three green-winged teal and a pintailed hen flying together. They come right at me, and I empty my gun. Boom. Boom. Boom. I got two of them. I stripped naked, jumped in the water got my ducks, put my clothes back on and jogged home.
“I ran in the door and told my Pa, who was sitting by the header, ‘Paw, I’ve struck’ He said you got a teal and a pintail, tell your mom to cook them and we’ll eat. I’ve been chasing them ever since.”
Robertson, 75, was far from the oldest inductee spotlighted Saturday night.
After starting the Richwood High School football program with a $350 budget, Mackie Freeze captured four straight state championships from 1961-64, continuing the success he began as an undefeated pitcher for Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones’ Grambling baseball teams during his college career. He played in the first football game he ever saw, thanks to Grambling icon Eddie Robinson recognizing his ability.
At 94 years old, Freeze became the oldest living inductee in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, doing so with his trademark positivity.
“To be invited to this beautiful presentation makes my day, and I wouldn’t want to be in any other place on the globe than right here, right now,” Freeze said.
June marks Men’s Health Month and the goal is to encourage men and boys to take charge of their health by making healthy living decisions. Although the month is nearing the end, the importance remains for regular checkups and awareness of the health risks associated with age, ethnicity, and lifestyle, said Dr. Larry Proctor, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport and Leisure Studies at Grambling State University.
A physical exam/well check and the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) are good places to start. The PAR-Q can help men decide if they are able to exercise safely or if they might need to consult with a doctor to make sure they don’t overdo it.
To take charge of their health, men also need to make time for a prostate cancer screening, cholesterol and blood pressure screening, diabetes test, colonoscopy and bone density test.
“When asked why they don’t get routine medical care such as an annual physical, men often report vague issues like a busy schedule. But we suspect there’s more to it than that,” Dr. Proctor said. “When researchers dug a little deeper, they discovered a few common themes popping up around this troubling trend.”
According to Harvard and Rutgers, men who self-report traditional views on masculinity are also less likely to get consistent health care. There appears to be a correlation between holding the belief that men should be strong and self-reliant (and slow to show emotion) which happens to include resisting routine exams as a sign of strength.
“Fear of diagnosis, white coat syndrome or discomfort with exams are a few other reasons for not getting medical checkups,” Dr. Proctor said.
According to Proctor, men are twice as likely to wait more than two years between doctor visits. In fact, for all the reasons listed above and more, more than 40% of men don’t go to the doctor at all unless they have a serious issue.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.9% of men aged 18 and over are in fair or poor health. During Men’s Health Month and beyond, men are encouraged to take steps to enrich their health and wellness through proper screenings and care.
That means going to the doctor if they are feeling sick, Dr. Proctor said.
“Physiological or metabolic, musculoskeletal and/or cardiovascular irregularities associated with pain are signs that we have to respond to,” he said. “If caught early enough through diagnosis, there is a 45% chance of preventing debilitation or adding years to your life.”
He added that they are five ways men can take care of themselves:
Get regular health checkups. Annual checkups could save your life.
Get good sleep. Not getting enough sleep can be associated with a number of conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, depression, and stress.
Toss the tobacco.
Be active.
Eat healthier.
“Reach out to culturally-appropriate educational programs designed to increase health literacy and physical fitness activities,” Dr. Proctor said.
Billy Brown
November 2, 1955 – June 25, 2021
Visitation: Grace Pointe Church; Monday, June 28, 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Service: Grace Pointe Church; Monday, June 28, 2021
Jimmy Ray Fallin
June 14, 1942 – June 24, 2021
Visitation: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer- Ruston, LA; Monday, June 28, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Service: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer- Ruston, LA; Monday, June 28, 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cemetery: Kilpatrick’s Memorial Garden; Monday, June 28, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sheriff Investigators are attempting to locate a missing person.
Khalan Raymond, age 18, was last seen June 23, 2021. She is described as a White female, 5’-6” tall and weighs 190 lbs.
A clothing description is not available.
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Khalan Raymond, please contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-329-1200.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office extends a big thank you to the Alabama Presbyterian Church for their generous donation of box fans.
These fans will be donated to senior citizens of Lincoln Parish who need a little extra help staying cool during this summer. Please let us know if you or someone you know is in need!
Phone: (318) 251-5111
A dog was on a safari with this master, but he got lost chasing butterflies. He then noticed out of his peripheral vision that a lion was slowly sneaking up to attack him. He saw a pile of bones nearby. Pretending not to see the lion, the dog started chomping on a bone. He hollered, “Boy, the lion sure tasted good!” The lion decided that this must be a very ferocious dog, so he left.
But a monkey watched all of this. He chased down the lion and told him the truth. Furious, the lion turned around to go eat the dog. The monkey jumped on the lion’s back intending to watch the whole thing unfold before him. Realizing what had happened, the quick-thinking dog grabbed another bone and hollered, “Where is that stupid monkey? He should have brought me another lion by now!”
It is a great story. Don’t you wish you could be like that dog and be that quick witted? Sure you do! When someone zings you at work, you stew about it all that night and you finally figure out what you could have said to that person. Or after an argument you stew until you finally think of what you should have said.
In my line of work, I want to be comforting and Godly when someone seeks my wisdom or advice. Often I am neither and I toss and turn until I come up with a better answer to a person’s question or concern.
Most of us wish we could think faster and say the right word at the right time.
I wonder how many of us read this story and thought, “maybe it is best not to get lost in the first place.” I think that was the ultimate point.
The Ruston Fire Department taught AHEC students CPR at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center.
The 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductees competed on the biggest stages under the brightest lights across the country and around the world, but a recurring theme underlined Thursday’s press conference and welcome reception at the LSHOF Museum in downtown Natchitoches.
Five of the seven competitive inductees cut their teeth in small towns, on dirt courts or in grass fields chiseled from the rural Louisiana landscape.
All four of the other honorees either grew up in small towns or were shaped by rural Louisiana on their way to wildly successful careers.
Thursday’s opening press conference kicked off a Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction weekend that will enshrine 11 inductees.
Tonight’s free Rockin’ River Fest concert starts at 6 on the downtown riverbank, with introductions of the inductees at 9 followed by fireworks. Saturday night’s Hall of Fame ceremony at the Natchitoches Events Center caps a weekend full of festivities to honor Louisiana’s greatest athletes.
Visit LaSportsHall.com for participation opportunities at the five remaining events.
The seven competitive ballot inductees are basketball’s Kerry Kittles, Angela Turner Johnson and “Sweet Lou” Dunbar, legendary football coach Mackie Freeze, noted NFL cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman, world famous bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman and quarterback turned famed outdoorsman Phil Robertson (who will arrive today).
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Grambling State University (GSU) has received approval from the Board of Regents to establish a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Justice Administration. It will be the first doctoral degree program offered at the institution and the first program of its kind in the state.
“We are all elated to have such a timely program. The Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Administration will provide so many opportunities in the state of Louisiana, nationally, and globally for students,” said Dr. Tazinski Lee, interim head of GSU’s Department of Criminal Justice.
She said she sees the program as “a catalyst for community renewal which will offer insights as to designing and managing an effective criminal justice system; a system that provides equality and fairness for all. The Ph.D. program in Criminology and Justice Administration will provide students with the avenues needed to reform the criminal justice system.”
Scheduled to begin in fall 2022, the program will focus on the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior while examining the structure of the criminal justice system, its procedures and processes and how they can work to provide a fair system for all, Dr. Lee said.
She said the doctoral program has a strong component in leadership, policy, and applied skills.
Graduates will not only be prepared to work as faculty and researchers, but also as human resource managers, program evaluators, legislators, program trainers, analytical scientists, urban and regional planners, policy analysts, criminologists, mid-and high-level administrators, and managers in agencies involved with the criminal justice system at the local, state, federal and international levels.
“Grambling State University’s Ph.D. program will provide excellent opportunities to in-service practitioners at senior levels in agencies to improve and upgrade their knowledge bases, analytical skills, and expertise,” Dr. Lee said. “Specifically, their training, and expertise will be instrumental in the research required to craft groundbreaking public safety policies or consultancy jobs in various organizations.”
The 57-hour program contains 21 hours of core courses, 12 hours of research, 12 hours of electives (specializations); and 12 hours of dissertation. It has two areas of concentration: Minorities and Social Injustice Policy, and Justice Policy and Administration.
The program focuses on the systematic study of crime as a socio-pathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. It includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, rehabilitation and recidivism, and more.
“The focus of the Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Administration will ensure that students will have the skills, tools, and theoretical context and background needed to be successful practitioners,” Dr. Lee said.
The program would not have been possible without the many people interested in creating an interdisciplinary academic experience that will prepare leaders qualified to bring about equity, reform, and justice to society, she said.
“I would like to thank all faculty and administrators who had a hand in making the Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice reality,” Dr. Lee said.
For more information about the doctoral degree in Criminology and Justice Administration, contact Dr. Tazinski Lee at 318-274-2109.
About Grambling State University
Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a historically black university founded in 1901. The University has been accredited by 13 accrediting associations and holds accreditations in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The 590-acre campus offers 43 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Grambling State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. For more information, visit gram.edu.
Lincoln Parish 4-H youth on the shotgun team won 2nd place in sporting clays on the first day of 4-H National Shooting Sports Competition on June 23.
Lincoln Preparatory School was highlighted at the Joint Meeting of the Board of Regents and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) meeting for success in dual enrollment. During the meeting, Dr. Kim Hunter-Reed, Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education, and Adam Lowe, a consultant with Education Strategy Group, based in suburban Washington, D. C., presented the Louisiana Dual Enrollment 2021 Annual Report. According to a joint statement by Dr. Hunter-Reed and State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley, the report identifies five exemplary schools where 100% of graduates completed at least one dual enrollment course, as well as nine with 75% or higher minority enrollment, where 100% of minority graduates achieved the same.
Lincoln Prep was one of only four schools in the state that was recognized in both categories. Also, during the meeting, Dr. Brumley provided a report on the state’s new Fast Forward Initiative, designed to increase the number of students graduating high school with an associate’s degree or apprenticeship in a high-demand field. In 2021, only 150 more than 40,000 high school graduates earned both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. This year, nine of Lincoln Prep’s 37graduates earned associate degrees from Southern University at Shreveport.
The report was produced in response to a charge from the Dual Enrollment Task Force to Regents and the Department of Education in February 2020. They were asked to report annually on dual enrollment participation, performance, and equity at school and institutional levels. The report was based on the 2018-19 school year, which was the last year of complete accountability data before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to acknowledge progress, identify opportunities and illuminate persistent equity gaps, demonstrating their agencies’ commitment to advancing and improving students’ dual enrollment participation.
One of the key recommendations from the report is to “Close the Equity Gaps in Dual Enrollment Participation.” The report notes, “Students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to transition to college, and their chances of success increase once in college. Yet the data show persistent racial and income gaps in dual enrollment participation, thus furthering equity gaps in Dual Enrollment Recognition Release – 06/18/2021 Page | 2 of 3college success. During the meeting, Lincoln Preparatory School Executive Director Gordan Ford spoke about the effort to increase minority participation in dual enrollment. Specifically, he noted four requirements to increase success in this area. Ford cites the following critical requirements:
1. A commitment to equity. It is not okay for schools and systems to provide postsecondary credentials to 42% or more affluent or white students and only 20% to economically disadvantaged students and students of color.
2. A commitment to excellence. Students cannot be allowed to fall victim to what former President Bush called “the soft bigotry of low expectations.” We must challenge them every day and not let them take the easy way out.
3. A commitment to breaking down barriers. In a state where 74% of the students are economically disadvantaged, and 52% are students of color, it is unconscionable that we allow a test that is known to be biased against those subgroups to control not only who gets into college but who gets state aid for college. While we are working to increase ACT scores, we must be committed to using every tool in our arsenal to get kids into college courses, regardless of ACT scores. Hopefully, one day does something about the7,000 otherwise eligible students that graduate in Louisiana and cannot access TOPS because of their ACT score.
4. Finally, we must be committed to expanding our comfort zone. In the past five years, Lincoln Preparatory School students have earned dual enrollment credits at Grambling State University, Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana Tech University, Northwestern State University, and Louisiana Delta Community College. High school administrators must be willing to forge partnerships beyond their usual dual enrollment providers if they are genuinely committed to making gains with at-risk subgroups. This would include collaborations with more of our community colleges and our HBCUs.
Lincoln Prep is currently still accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year.
For more information regarding Lincoln Preparatory School’s dual enrollment or Early College Academy program, you may call the school office at 318-242-8788.
CASA Volunteers Needed Now More than Ever
Lincoln Parish – Child abuse and neglect can often go unnoticed and unreported during the summer months. Children are no longer in the public eye – they are not at schools or daycare, or in other locations where caring individuals would be able to spot signs of abuse. One group of volunteers is working hard to ensue children in Lincoln Parish are safe.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community members who volunteer with CASA of Northeast Louisiana. They work with children in the child welfare system who have already experienced abuse or neglect. They meet with children in person at least monthly and provide information to judges that helps them make the most informed decisions about each child. These visits provide an opportunity for CASA volunteers to check in on children’s safety and well-being.
“Teachers and daycare workers are mandated child abuse reporters. If children are not in school, they are not able to report. That is why it is important during the summer months for people to be on the look out for signs of abuse or neglect.,” said Leslie Bryan, Community Development Coordinator for CASA of NELA. “We need volunteers now more than ever and are encouraging all community members to join us by either volunteering their time or by keeping an eye on children in their communities to ensure that they are safe.”
CASA of NELA will offer an online Volunteer Training beginning July 22, 2021. For more information, contact CASA at volunteer@standforhope.org.
If readers suspect that a child is in immediate danger, they should contact their local law enforcement for call 9-1-1. They can also call, toll-free, 24 hours a day, the DCFS Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 855-452-5437, to report abuse or neglect.
About CASA of Northeast Louisiana
CASA of NELA is made up of 11 parishes in Northeast Louisiana and 5 judicial districts. CASA of NELA recruits and trains community volunteers to speak up for children in foster care due to abuse or neglect.
J. T. “Tiny” Goodwin
February 21, 1931 – June 15, 2021
Visitation: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – West Monroe; Saturday, June 26, 2021, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Service: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – West Monroe; Saturday, June 26, 2021, 10:00 am
Cemetery: Hasley Cemetery; Saturday, June 26, 2021
Ruth Chatham
November 26, 1931 – June 22, 2021
Visitation: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – West Monroe; Friday, June 25, 2021, 10:00 am
Service: Kilpatrick Funeral Homes – West Monroe; Friday, June 25, 2021, 11:00 am
Cemetery: Zoar Cemetery; Friday, June 25, 2021
Mr. P. L. Robert
October 13, 1940 – June 21, 2021
Visitation: Luna Assembly Of God Cemetery; Friday, June 25, 2021, 12:30 pm
Service: Luna Assembly Of God Cemetery; Friday, June 25, 2021, 1:00 pm
Cemetery: Luna Assembly Of God Cemetery; Friday, June 25, 2021, 1:00 pm
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, LPSO Detectives arrested William Hudson (19) for two counts of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile. Hudson was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center with a bond set at $100,000.00.
The Ruston Sports Complex has kicked off summer with its softball and baseball tournaments! Make sure to come support all the local girls and guys by following the schedule on the RSC website:
https://www.rustonsportscomplex.com/…/ecwd…/calendar/
This Weekend:
Southwest Showcase Series: June 25-27
Dixie Baseball District Tournament (B): June 24-27
The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for its member: J & W Music Guitar of Ruston. The Chamber is so thrilled to have this awesome jewel of a music store in town. It’s a full service musical gear store offering set-up, repair, and lessons.
Seussical is a sung-through musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot being based on “Horton Hears a Who” while incorporating many other stories.
Box Office Information (318) 595-0872
CALL or TEXT the above number for help with getting tickets. Please leave your name and a brief message on the voice mail for faster response.
Reserve your seat and buy online here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rust
Performances:
Thu, Jun 24 at 10 am
Red Fish
Thu, Jun 24 at 7 pm
Blue Fish
Fri, Jun 25 at 10 am
Blue Fish
Fri, Jun 25 at 7 pm
Red Fish
Sat, Jun 26 at 7 pm
Blue Fish
Sun, Jun 27 at 2 pm
Red Fish
Just a short drive from here:
With the start of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Celebration this afternoon, our state’s oldest and friendliest town assumes the role of the quaint community in upstate New York that is the home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
That’s a comparison made many times by media and visitors over the nearly 50-year history of the LSHOF inductions during the summer in Natchitoches. It will certainly be rekindled over the next three days, when seven events are staged locally.
It all culminates with the first LSHOF induction ceremony since 2019, Saturday night at 7 in the Natchitoches Events Center.
Eleven new members will be officially welcomed into the Hall of Fame.
For information and participation opportunities, visit LaSportsHall.com or call 318-238-4255. Reservations are available for all ticketed events and for the free Junior Training Camp Saturday morning at 9 at the NSU WRAC and Turpin Stadium.