The upcoming winter is predicted to be very cold. Fortunately for many of the elementary students of Jackson and Lincoln Parish schools, they will be protected from the elements. This is because of the collaborated effort by Jonesboro State Bank / Pledge 10 and the Ruston Rotary Club, which annually sponsors a “Coats for Kids” program.

Grayson Allen, CFO of Jonesboro State Bank, and Elaine Rupert of the Ruston Rotary Club recently presented Jackson Parish School District Superintendent David Claxton brand new coats for elementary students in the Jackson Parish School System, part of the 170 coats that were given out in the two-parish area. The Ruston Walmart also assisted in the benevolent program by donating funds and coats.