Check Out Ruston and Lincoln Parish!
 Ruston, with its gently rolling landscape and cloistered,
green blanket of trees, provides the perfect setting for rest, relaxation, and
a superior quality of life. Nestled between the sophistication of Shreveport
and the activity of Monroe, the historic charm of southern living is mixed with
an abundance of natural, sporting terrain and scenic beauty. Ruston is a
special place of people, family, knowledge, and of the security of living in a
small, southern town where your name is as familiar as your
presence.
With two major universities, a cultural
magnetism of prolific artisans and a business community that has been
credited as being one of the richest in the nation, per capita, Ruston is not
your average place. Its secrets are found in the low cost of living, pleasant
year round climate, advanced medical community, low crime rate, and family
oriented citizenry. The labor force in Ruston is educated, dedicated, and
committed to the economic welfare of the community and to the success of the
organizations it represents.
Ruston and Lincoln Parish have
exceptional public facilities that make outstanding contributions to the
quality of life. Lincoln General Hospital offers a wide variety of medical
services with sixteen specialty areas represented. Green Clinic is also an
exceptional facility, providing health care for the entire family. The North
Louisiana Rehabilitation Hospital promotes physical independence and well-being
for patients who have sustained life altering injuries or disease.
Lincoln Parish is a state front-runner in
education, demonstrated by the level of achievement of students educated in
our public and private schools. The secondary education level in Ruston
consistently ranks among the top testing scores in the country. A majority of
teachers in the area attain a Master's level.
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Both Louisiana Tech University and
Grambling State University are located in the parish, and they provide the
community with an outlet for learning, athletic contests, and the camaraderie
of a college town. For five straight years, Louisiana Tech University has been
rated by US News and World Report as one of the best colleges in the nation.
Its students' ACT scores are at the top in the state. After graduation, many
students remain in Ruston and become entrepreneurs, bankers, engineers,
educators, and managers, providing the area with an educated pool of labor
resources. Louisiana Tech excels on the playing field with the same enthusiasm
as in the classroom. It has been the launching pad for some world-class
athletes such as Terry Bradshaw and Karl Malone.
Grambling State University |
Heralded as one of the most prominent
black universities in the country, Grambling State University provides the
community with yet another sterling example of the high standard Lincoln Parish
places on education. It is accredited by both the Commission on Colleges and
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In recent years, the
university has garnered national and international acclaim for its academics,
marching band and athletic programs. Legendary coach, Eddie Robinson, the
country's most prolific collegiate football coach, calls GSU his
home.
Recreation:
With two of North
Central Louisiana's largest lakes as a marine playground, Lincoln Parish is
loaded with opportunities to play on and around the water. Lake Claiborne, a
6,400 acre lake, is one of the best bass lakes in Louisiana. Lake D'Arbonne, a
15,000 acre reservoir, is also a premier fishing hole and is popular for
spotted bass, blue gill, yellow gill, and white and striped bass. A third lake,
Caney, has become the place where legends are made, providing consecutive
record-breaking bass caught within its water.
With a climate that promotes Lincoln
Parish as a year-round playground, there are thousands of acres of open
space and parks. Lincoln Parish Park boasts two hundred and sixty acres of
enjoyment - offering swimming, picnic areas, private cabanas, fishing, hiking,
and a family playground.
Walking in Lincoln Park
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North Louisiana is a "Sportsman's
Paradise" that attracts hunters from all walks of life and levels of skill
and interest. This area offers outdoorsmen incomparable experiences.
Cultural Arts:
There are
diverse cultural arts opportunities in Ruston. Several local artists' works
can be seen at the Piney Hills Gallery. From internationally acclaimed potters
to watercolor artists and sculptors, the community offers visitors several
one-of-a-kind opportunities. There are also several educational outlets for
those wishing to develop their own artistic talents at Louisiana Tech
University and through several of the local artisans.
The music of Ruston ranges from the
symphony, to the upbeat sounds of Louisiana and a wide range in-between.
The thirty-two year old Ruston Civic Symphony Society provides audiences with
three to four performances a year, bringing in some of the finest orchestras
and musicians. Theatre-goers will enjoy performances about four to five times a
year from the Ruston Community Theater that are as entertaining as they are
nostalgic.
Attracted by the beauty of the North
Louisiana landscape, Ruston is an artistic and enriched community. The
natural beauty and the ambiance of Ruston just seems to attract the creative,
innovative, and the sophisticated. Request our Free Ruston Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Ruston, Louisiana area. Don't move here without it! Remember: we'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out...
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Buying Land and New Construction >From the Ground Up Buying land is different from buying a home, because you must resolve issues relative to land use restrictions, utilities, access and easements before building. When you locate land that seems right for your house, visit the local planning department before making an offer.
Ask whether city sewer, water and electricity are available. If not, you will need to calculate the expenses of installing a well and testing the soil for a septic system.
The land will be zoned for residential, business, or agricultural purposes. Does the zoning permit you to build the house you want? Are there easements on the lot that will limit where you can build or how you can access the property? Ask about the long-range plans for use of the surrounding land. The land will be more attractive if the city intends to build a park or new school nearby. But if a six-lane highway or a waste treatment facility are in the city's future plans, you may decide to look elsewhere for a place to build your dream home.
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What is encroachment, and how might it affect a property owner?
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Encroachment, refers to the unauthorized intrusion of a building or improvement onto another person's property; it often requires a surveyor's report to support the claim. |
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