NEWS
This print of GSU’s new Digital Library is available now in limited quantity. Photo courtesy of Grambling State
10/29/2024 - 12:00am
History was made on Aug. 22, when Grambling State University ushered in the dawn of a new age with the grand opening of the Digital Library and Learning Commons — the first structure of its kind at an HBCU and the only in the state of Louisiana.
And...
SPORTS
Ruston fell to No. 6 in this week’s LSWA poll after a road loss to ASH on Friday, despite Jordan Hayes’ 143 rushing yards. Photo by Josh McDaniel
10/29/2024 - 12:00am
Ruston (6-2, 1-2 district) will have to earn its way back into the top five in Class 5A after the Louisiana Sports Writers Association week nine prep poll ranked the Bearcats at No. 6 – dropping three spots from their No. 3 position last week.
The...
OPINIONS
10/27/2024 - 12:00am
It’s never easy dealing with a family death. Under no circumstance are you prepared for the sudden death of a loved one. It’s even more difficult when the life lost is one that came way too soon.
Our newspaper covered the story of a young man who...
OBITUARIES
10/25/2024 - 12:00am
Ben Rogers, our precious brother, passed away at age 75 at a medical facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Ben was an extremely talented musician and teacher. Born in Ruston and raised in Dubach, Ben graduated from Dubach High School in 1967.
He was a...
Photo Galleries
D.J. Hardison and Ashley Kennedy
Leader photos by Caleb Daniel
