By Wesley Harris
Rolling Hills to open bookstore
Rolling Hills Ministries is opening a bookstore this spring in Ruston. The store will offer approximately 30,000 books in-store and online.
Construction of additional parking will be completed before the bookstore opens at 1103 Farmerville Highway, the former site of Trappings and Ruston Florist.
Since 2003, Rolling Hills Ministries has been serving North Louisiana with compassionate services to those who need hope and help. RHM makes a difference through five core ministries—disaster relief, compassionate services, thrift stores, international missions, and recreational programs. Services are funded through donations from individuals, churches and sales from RHM thrift stores. Stores are stocked with items donated from the local community.
Rolling Hills Ministries serves as the disaster relief organization in North Louisiana through the North American Missions Board. RHM is governed by a board of trustees and is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
More accolades for LA Tech
Louisiana Tech’s Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program has been named the fifth “Best Engineering Management Online Master’s Program” in the United States for 2022.
The College of Engineering and Science program earned the ranking based on the low cost of the degree and the option to complete it online.
Students in the program have the option to earn a concentration in one of four focus areas—engineering management, management of technology, construction, or data science.
Mark your calendars
It is not too early to note some of the area’s popular summer events on your calendar. The Louisiana Peach Fest is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 in Historic Downtown Ruston. Temple Baptist Church will host “LoveLincoln Freedom Fest,” its annual patriotic program and fireworks on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. The annual Lake Claiborne fireworks show will also be held on the evening of July 3.
Parish upgrades website
Lincoln Parish government has a revamped website. The site features links to all parish agencies and schools, a calendar of events, police jury agendas and minutes, job postings, information on building permits, and more. Under the “History” link, check out the photographs of Old Ruston. Access the website at www.lincolnparish.org/.
