City of Ruston

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that Clay St. between MLK Dr. and Avon Ave. will be closed to through traffic beginning 7am Thursday, August 15, 2024, until further notice. This closure is necessary for utility replacement.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that McAllister St. between MLK Dr. and Second Ave. will be closed to through traffic beginning 6am Wednesday, August 14, 2024, until further notice. This closure is necessary for the Street Overlay Improvement Project.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists.

We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that Franke Dr. at the corner of McDonald Ave. and Jonesboro St. at the corner of MLK Dr. will be closed to through traffic Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 7am to 3pm. This closure is necessary for culvert replacements.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists.

We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

Full Weekend Ahead!💥

Need somewhere to host your next tournament or event? Check out our website or give us a call!

📣www.rustonsportscomplex.com

📞(318) 255-5800

🚨 Reminder for Ruston Residents! 🚨

Hey, Ruston! Just a friendly reminder about our new notification system that keeps you informed about emergencies, weather updates, and local events!
We have already launched this new system, and we have stopped using "Code Red" for emergency alerts. If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure you do so to stay in the know. Your safety matters to us, so don’t miss out on important updates!

Click the link to sign up for alerts: www.lincalerts.org
Stay safe and informed!

We are pleased to announce that the Ruston City Council meetings will now be live-streamed on our page. To stay informed and engaged with the latest city updates and decisions, please visit and follow our page, "City of Ruston", on Facebook.

Council Meeting will start at 5:30 pm. Live streaming will begin at 5 pm.

🏨Exciting news for Ruston🏨

Our community is about to welcome a brand-new hotel. We’re thrilled to see this development come to life. Stay tuned for updates and pictures as we watch this new addition enhance our special hometown.

Kicking off August with OPEN GYM this SATURDAY!🏀

9 AM - 3 PM🕒

Indoor Facility🏓

See you there!

https://www.rustonsportscomplex.com/index.php/open-gym/

☀Important Trash Collection Reminder! 🚮

Hey neighbors! As we celebrate various holidays throughout the year, please remember that our trash collection schedule may be adjusted. Keep an eye out for any changes and make sure to have your bins out on the correct days.

Thank you for helping keep our community clean and green! 🌟

🚨 Weekend Public Works After Hour Contact Information 🚨

If you need anything on the weekends, please call the city’s emergency line at 255-1316. This number connects you to our Public Works Department.

Whether your lights go out or you need animal control, they will dispatch the appropriate city personnel to your location within the city, to help fix the problem you are having!

But please remember, if it is an emergency, always call 911 first.

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that McDonald Ave. between Lafayette St. and Santiam Rd will be closed to through traffic beginning 9am Wednesday, July 31, 2024, through 5pm Thursday, August 1, 2024. This closure is necessary for a utility repairs.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

🌟 Looking for the perfect space to host your next event? 🌟

The City of Ruston has a variety of rental facilities available for all occasions and crowd sizes! Whether you're planning a birthday party, wedding, business meeting, or any other event, we've got the ideal space for you.

Got questions? Give us a call at (318) 251-8621. We're here to help make your event a success!

🚨 Recycling reminder 🚨

As always, we apologize for any inconvenience and are working tirelessly to find a new facility because we believe recycling is vital to our city. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We’ll keep you updated!

This weekend, come experience top-tier basketball at our state-of-the-art indoor facility!🏀

Come watch the action, support your teams, and enjoy the competition🏆

See you on the court!

🚨Ruston joins LEPA, and makes history as the Authority’s 20th Member🚨

The Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (LEPA) now has the largest membership in its 45-year history, making Ruston the 20th municipality in Louisiana to join the agency.

“By joining LEPA, we not only enhance our energy reliability, but also ensure a resilient future for our community, and leverage the collective strengths of every member city,” said Andrew Halbrook, Public Works Utilities Manager for the City of Ruston. “This alliance enhances our city's preparedness in times of need and allows us to support other LEPA communities throughout the state, ensuring a brighter, interconnected future for all.”

Join us for the Dog Days of Summer Session #4 and help us welcome our new Tech Bulldogs and their families to the heart of Ruston!

Come to Downtown Ruston tonight and discover what makes our city so special. Enjoy late-night shopping, mingle with the new Bulldogs, and come experience the fun. We can't wait to see you t tonight and discover what makes our city so special. Enjoy late-night shopping, mingle with the new Bulldogs, and come experience the fun. We can't wait to see you there!

🚨 Reminder for Ruston Residents! 🚨

Hey, Ruston! Just a friendly reminder about our new notification system that keeps you informed about emergencies, weather updates, and local events!

We have already launched this new system, and starting April 1st, we stopped using "Code Red" for emergency alerts. If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure you do so to stay in the know. Your safety matters to us, so don’t miss out on important updates!

Click the link to sign up for alerts: www.lincalerts.org

Stay safe and informed!

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that McDonald Ave. between Lafayette St. and Santiam Rd will be closed to through traffic beginning 9am Thursday, July 25, 2024, through 5pm Friday, July 26, 2024. This closure is necessary for a utility repairs.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

📢 Attention Ruston Residents! 📢

We have some exciting news! The City of Ruston is hosting a Q&A session right here on Facebook to address all your questions about utilities and billing. 🌟

🗓 When?

Post goes live: Right now at 10 A.M.
Q&A responses: Tuesday by 2 P.M.
This is your chance to get all the information you need, straight from the source! 💬

🔹 Have questions about your utility bill?
🔹 Need clarity on our billing process?
🔹 Wondering about services and rates?

Drop your questions in the comment section of this post, and we’ll make sure to provide detailed answers by the next day. Let's make sure everyone has the information they need!

💬 How to participate:

Visit our page on Monday at 10 A.M.
Look for the Q&A post.
Leave your questions in the comments section.
Check back on Tuesday by 2 P.M. for the answers!

We encourage everyone to participate and spread the word. Let’s make our community more informed and connected. See you in the comments!

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that Clay St. between Martin Luther King Dr. and Avon Ave. will be closed to through traffic beginning 9am Tuesday, July 23, 2024, through 5pm Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This closure is necessary for a utility repairs.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that Eastland Ave. between Bernice St. and Troy St. will be closed to through traffic beginning 9am Tuesday, July 23, 2024, through 5pm Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This closure is necessary for a utility repairs.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

The City of Ruston announces, weather permitting, that S. Farmerville St. between Eastland Ave. and E. California Ave. will be closed to through traffic beginning 7am Monday, July 22, 2024, through 7pm Friday, July 26, 2024. This closure is necessary for a utility pipe replacement.

The City of Ruston regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause residents and motorists. We appreciate your patience, and any questions can be received by the Public Works Department at (318) 242-7703.

🎉 Exciting News, Ruston! 🎉

We are stoked to announce that the City of Ruston is a proud recipient of a $50,000 -Mobile Hometown grant. This funding will help us transform our dormant, outdoor municipal swimming pool into a dynamic community skatepark.

Out of nearly 800 applicants, Ruston's heartwarming story of community support and urban revitalization was chosen, standing out with just 24 other winners. We can't thank T-Mobile enough for recognizing our vibrant community and showing us some serious love!

Stay tuned for updates as we roll out this fantastic project! 🛹✨

CenterPoint Energy has generously donated $2,500 to the Ruston Fire Department. This kind contribution will significantly support our firefighters in their ongoing efforts to keep our community safe!

We appreciate CenterPoint Energy's commitment to supporting our city. It is through such generous acts from our partners that we can continue to grow and thrive alongside our expanding city. Thank you, CenterPoint Energy, for your support and dedication to the safety and well-being of Ruston!

Join us for the Dog Days of Summer Session #3 and help us welcome our new Tech Bulldogs and their families to the heart of Ruston!

Come to Ruston tonight and discover what makes our city so special. Enjoy late-night shopping, mingle with the new Bulldogs, and come experience the fun. We can't wait to see you there!