In November the Ruston City Council voted 4-1 to make its controversial temporary ban on alcohol sales after midnight permanent, saying it was necessary to curb “increased incidents” of public intoxication, disruptions of the peace, fighting and driving under the influence.
Did the restriction work?
Police reports requested by The News Tribune show that 911 calls to bars in Ruston were down since the ban was implemented, and only one of 13 police reports mentioned alcohol intoxication. All seven complaints made to the state Liquor and Cannabis Board in 2025 were closed, meaning the investigations have concluded. There was one case where a 20-year-old was served alcohol after using a fake ID…