City of Ruston

05/30/2026

Happy Saturday! Make sure you stay hydrated in this heat ☀️

Pictured below is the Butterfly Garden located on the corner of N. Vienna St. and W. Georgia Ave.

05/29/2026

Update:

Light & Power advises that power has been restored to its circuit. Customers affected should have power.

The City of Ruston Light & Power Dept. is currently experiencing an outage on one of its circuits.

The area affected is generally bounded by E. California, Monroe Street, S. Farmerville and Park Avenue.

Crews have been dispatched to identify the issue and resolve the matter.

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday ...

Did you see all the vendors for the Louisiana Peach Festival?

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday ...

Did you miss that FREE movies start at the Dixie Center for the Arts next week?

Details below 👇👇👇

Starting NEXT WEEK is the Dixie summer movie series!🎬Take a break from the heat and join the Dixie every Tuesday at 10:30 for a FREE children’s movie.🍿 Here is the lineup for the month!

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday ...

Did you miss Ruston Fire Department's post about electrical safety and your home? These tips could save your home 👇👇

May is National Electrical Safety Month.

🔌🚫Don’t overload your outlets — it’s a major cause of residential fires.

❗These safety tips can help protect your home, workplace, and the people inside.

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday ...

Did you miss Ruston Police Department 's Safety Saturday post? We've shared it below👇

Safety Saturday

According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, more than 113,500 reports of possible child s*x trafficking were received in 2025, a staggering increase from the previous year.

As technology continues to evolve, it is more important than ever for parents and guardians to stay involved in their children’s online activity. Help keep your children safe by following the safety guidelines below:

• Monitor apps, social media platforms, and gaming chats
• Encourage open communication about online interactions
• Remind children never to share personal information or photos online
• Be cautious of strangers attempting to build trust through messages or games
• Set privacy settings and parental controls on devices and apps
• Teach children to report anything that makes them uncomfortable

If you believe your child may be the victim of online solicitation or exploitation, please contact the Ruston Police Department immediately at 318-255-4141. Reporting suspicious activity could help protect your child and others.

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday ...

We are thankful for our city’s water system!

The City of Ruston received an “A” grade on our Water System Report Card. This rating reflects the overall quality, safety, and reliability of the water services we provide to our residents each and every day.

This achievement is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our water and utility teams who work around the clock to maintain high standards, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and deliver clean, safe drinking water to you! For this, we are thankful!

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday ...

We are sure you have gotten the alerts and seen posts about traffic closures, repairs, and maintenance. We understand that sometimes it reroutes you, takes you more time, and can be inconvenient. It will be better when completed.

We are thankful for these things though. That means progress! We are growing, we are changing😊

05/28/2026

Thankful Thursday ...

We are thankful that our little city has earned the #2 spot for Best Historic Small Town and #6 for Best Small College Town in the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards!

We’re so thankful for everyone who continues to support our amazing community!

Let’s keep celebrating all the charm, spirit, and heart that make Ruston one of a kind 😍

05/27/2026

What’s happening in Ruston …

The Bark Yard Dog Park is being brought to life in partnership with some incredible students and faculty of Louisiana Tech University School of Design!

We are so excited to see this project come to life!!

GRAND opening coming soon!! Stay tuned…