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Independent auditor: Ruston strong financially

April 5, 2012 11:20 AM

RUSTON, La. (AP) - Ruston remains fiscally sound during tough economic times. That's according to its most recent audit. The Ruston City Council received its annual audit report Tuesday from the city's independent auditor, Douglas Brewer of Ruston. The News-Star reports the audit of city finances only revealed one finding,... more »
3 Charged in Fight that Knocks Out Woman Play Video

February 22, 2012 1:34 AM

Before the Independent Parade even rolled Tuesday, a fight sent a woman to the hospital. The daughter of the Independent Weekly Publishers Steve May and Cherry Fisher May was punched and knocked unconscious. She is among three people Tuesday charged after a fight broke out over a float. ... more »
Controversy Over Lafayette Billboards

July 14, 2011 3:22 AM

The intersection of Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Johnston Street is one of the busiest intersections in Lafayette. It's there, where one of a handful of messages flashing on an electronic billboard is screaming for attention from the thousands of motorists that pass by everyday. The message doesn't feature and advertisement,... more »