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🌱 Ruston mourns longtime police lieutenant Marchale Canty

Ruston, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ruston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ruston mourns longtime police lieutenant Marchale Canty
  • Ruston's Buc-ee's eyes April opening as Louisiana's first
  • Ruston veteran Sam Mattox to lead Shreveport's Veterans Parade

Also on today's calendar: Holidays in CedarTown 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 41.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ruston Police supervisor passes away (lincolnparishjournal.com) — Ruston Police Lieutenant Marchale Canty, the department’s patrol director, died Friday following a sudden illness after nearly 30 years in law enforcement. Chief Eric Watson remembered him as a trusted adviser, while colleagues described a devoted mentor and friend. The department said funeral and memorial details would be shared when available.
   

2. Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months (shreveporttimes.com) — Ruston's Buc-ee's is on track to open in April 2027 at Interstate 20 and Tarbutton Road, making it Louisiana's first location, according to Buc-ee's Locations. The travel center is under construction and will feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces, ahead of Lafayette's projected 2028 opening.
   

3. Shreveport hosts 16th annual veterans parade and ceremony (ktalnews.com) — Ruston's Sam Mattox will serve as grand marshal of Shreveport's Veterans Parade on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Organizers describe him as America's oldest living World War II veteran and also plan a November 13 honor ceremony featuring retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.
   

4. Rolling Hills Ministries Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Location in Jonesboro (jacksonparishjournal.com) — Ruston-headquartered Rolling Hills Ministries has opened a thrift store at 735 Pershing Highway in Jonesboro, celebrating with a November 5 ribbon cutting. Sales of donated goods help fund the nonprofit’s programs, including disaster relief and community services. Its work also includes weekly HiSET diploma preparation classes in Ruston and other north Louisiana communities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday November 17
  • Mini Cheer Performance
    A. E. Phillips Laboratory School Ruston, LA 71272
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday November 19
  • Arkansas State @ Louisiana Tech →
    Joe Aillet Stadium, 1450 W Alabama Ave, Ruston
    12:00 pm
    • Monday November 23
  • Youth Event →
    Arcadia Events Center, 630 Factory Outlet Drive, Arcadia
  • Thanksgiving Break (Closed)
    Lincoln Parish Ruston, LA 71270

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    My name is Dee. I have a truck and I’m ready to work. With Fall here, I can help you with: ​Yard cleanups & leaf clearing ​Hauling off junk, yard… (Nextdoor Louisiana Tech)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Ruston. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser in Ruston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ruston here.

Ok Ruston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ruston

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