Numerous businesses around Ruston that were closed during the coronavirus stay-at-home order opened their doors Friday as Louisiana began its transition to Phase One of economic reopening.
Louisiana Tech men’s basketball head coach Eric Konkol garnered his second Coach of the Year honor as the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches (LABC) announced on Friday he was the recipient of the Tommy Joe Eagles Award.
Louisiana Tech senior catcher Marilyn Rizzato was named to the 2020 Academic All-District 6 Softball Team selected by CoSIDA which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.
With no real commitments besides staying home and the occasional school assignment due to the Covid-19 virus, many people now have plenty of free time.