Brenda Teele

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By Brenda TeeleClick here for updates on this story RUSTON, Louisiana ( KTBS) - There's an on-going problem along rural roads in Lincoln Parish; unwanted dogs are being dumped. No-kill animal shelters are beyond capacity, so is the home of one kind-hearted citizen who recently rescued 10 puppies and their mom. Stacey Cook of Ruston described the problem as a people problem, not a dog problem. Stacey and Max have rescued 21 dogs and 15 cats.

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Brenda Teele

RUSTON, La. – There's an on-going problem along rural roads in Lincoln Parish; unwanted dogs are being dumped. No-kill animal shelters are beyond capacity, so is the home of one kind-hearted citizen who recently rescued 10 puppies and their mom. Stacey Cook of Ruston described the problem as a people problem, not a dog problem. Stacey and Max have rescued 21 dogs and 15 cats. They live in a rural area where they say dogs are often dumped.

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WEST MONROE, La. - Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79. He battled Alzheimer's disease in his final months, according to his family. "We celebrate today that our father husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson is now with the Lord," Robertson's daughter-in-law Korie Robertson posted Sunday on Facebook. The A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty" is filmed primarily in West Monroe, Louisiana, where the Robertson family lives and operates their Duck Commander business.

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RUSTON, La. - Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says he wants to see the city become a vibrant college town not just a town that happens to have a college. The city of Ruston is seeing a surge in business growth since citizens approved a tax increase ten years ago. Walker says the city has done a lot with the added tax dollars. "So over the last nine years, we've done over $200 million worth of infrastructure work," said Walker. From the improvements you can't see to the ones still under construction.

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SHREVEPORT, La. - The ability to effectively communicate an opposing opinion can feel impossible for adults, but not for some Caddo Magnet High School students. Members of the debate team recently took home the top prize in a state competition. Congratulations, Caddo Debate! CMHS debaters Parker Alleman and Skyler Vandiver retained their title as champions in Advanced CX along with Draco Addison and David Behrendt. Parker also received a top speaker award at the LHSSL State Championship tournament.