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The Dixie Center for the Arts hosts the 2022 Krewe of Allegro Mardi Gras Ball, an evening full of Mardi Gras excitement and festivities as those attending "Laissez les bons temps rouler" in true Louisiana fashion in downtown Ruston.<br/><br/>This year’s Ball boasts a catered meal and an open bar. Entertainment will be by the Shreveport Regional Wind Ensemble. The Ensemble consists of eighteen musicians and two vocalists, all of whom are current or retired band directors, string teachers and area professional musicians. The group has entertained a number of people over t...

Brigham Young’s winter home — St. George — has grown by about 22,000 people between 2010 and 2020 to 95,000, and 40-year projections predict the city will double its population.

The Krewe of Allegro's Mardi Gras Ball celebrating and benefiting the Dixie Center for the Arts is back! Party with the royal court, be entertained with music performed by the Shreveport Regional Jazz Ensamble and enjoy Louisiana-inspired cajun cuisine. Guests also have the opportunity to take part in raffles, a photo booth, and more! Proceeds will be used to help in the preservation of the historic Dixie Theatre. Must be 21 or older to attend Tickets start at $65 for individuals and $520 for a table to seat 8 Schedule: Doors open at 6pm 6pm-6:45pm- Eat &amp; Mingle 6:45pm- King'...

Dixie State officials have recommended renaming the school Utah Polytechnic State University. Students and community members rallied Wednesday against the name.

Travis Lee DeFreese, of Ruston, LA, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 following a long illness. Travis was born August 4, 1931 in West Monroe, Louisiana and attended Claiborne and Crosley Grammar Schools.  In 1950, he graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, as part of the first class to complete 12 grades.  When the new Ouachita Parish High School opened, he was one of ten representatives chosen to personify outstanding students from all the previous student bodies at Ouachita. Mr. DeFreese received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech Unive...