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In today's newsletter:
- See which Quitman standout made the All-Northeast Louisiana baseball team
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
πΆ Hot!
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
- Sunday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Two-way player, LSU commit leads All-Northeast Louisiana baseball team (thenewsstar.com) β Quitman baseball fans will be glad to see senior Hudson Pullig named second-team All-Northeast Louisiana as a flex player after hitting .343 this season. The all-area list is headlined by Cedar Creek and Ruston standouts, including LSU commit Kade Luker, who swept Player and Pitcher of the Year honors. Several nearby schools like Weston, Choudrant, and West Monroe are also well represented.
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π Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Ribbon Cutting-Inclusive Play Communication Board at Ruston Parks β
R.L. Cook Park, 2800 Kavanaugh Rd, Ruston
9:30 am
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Ribbon Cutting-Inclusive Play Communication Board... β
R.L. Cook Park, 2800 Kavanaugh Rd, Ruston
9:30 am
Saturday June 13
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10th Annual Basketball Camp β
Lambright Sports and Wellness Center, 922 Tech Dr, Ruston
9:00 am
Tuesday June 16
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Ruston Lady Bearcat Summer Camp β
Ruston High School, 900 Bearcat Dr, Ruston
1:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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2026 Ruston Juneteenth Celebration β
Thomas Assembly Center, 1650 W Alabama Ave, Ruston
3:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
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Quitman Varsity Baseball @ Choudrant β
Choudrant High School, 2555 US-80, Choudrant
7:30 pm
Tuesday July 7
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Bayou D'arbonne Sportsmen's Night First Tuesday of Every Month 6PM β
Mark Johnson & Sons Plumbing, 2803 S Service Rd W, Ruston
6:00 pm
Thursday July 9
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Twilight Clinic β
Squire Creek Country Club, 289 Squire Creek Pkwy, Choudrant
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 5
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State of Education Luncheon β
Louisiana Tech University, 201 Mayfield Ave, Ruston
11:00 am
Friday September 4
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Lakeside Varsity Football @ Jonesboro-Hodge β
Jonesboro-Hodge High School, 225 Pershing Hwy, Jonesboro
7:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Longview Varsity Football @ Ruston β
Ruston High School, 900 Bearcat Dr, Ruston
7:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Jackson State Tigers at Grambling State Tigers β
Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Ballock St, Grambling
6:00 pm
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π¬ Chatter
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WestRock Company posted a job opening for Mill Operations Manager in Hodge. Apply here.
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π Nearby News
Ruston
West Monroe
- West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber, Monroe Chamber announce support for OPSO tax renewals (knoe.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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