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September 2021

DART Radiothon fundraiser surpasses goal

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From left, Cassandra Smith, Erika McFarland and Wanda Jones collect donations at Super 1 Foods in Ruston on Sept. 9 during the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team Radiothon fundraiser, which also included a jambalaya dinner sale. DART set a goal of $70,000 and exceeded that goal by raising $70,283 — and counting. The fundraiser helps DART with providing its services to families who fall victim to domestic abuse. Leader photo by JESSIECA CARR

Walmart Wellness Day

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As the country continues to make health and safety a top priority in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with the anticipation of a busy flu season, Walmart is focused on providing accessible and affordable immunizations and vaccines for customers.

Center for information Assurance launches Cyber Ways Podcast to connect academia, industry

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The Center for Information Assurance, housed in Louisiana Tech’s College of Business, launched The Cyber Ways podcast this week. Hosted by Craig Van Slyke and Tom Stafford, renowned computer information systems faculty members, the podcast aims to translate academic cyber security research into practical and realworld application.

Lady Tigers fall to Centenary in three sets

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SHREVEPORT — The Grambling State University women’s volleyball team dropped a three-set affair, 3-0, to Centenary on Tuesday evening at the Golden Dome.

Ruston High spikes Parkway to remain unbeaten in district

The Ruston High volleyball team continues to dominate on the court this season, dispatching Parkway High in straight sets Tuesday.

Ruston men arrested for possession by LPSO

Lincoln Parish Sheriff ’s Office deputies arrested three Ruston men after they refused to stop for a traffic violation on Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 80.

Down for the Count?

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A kick falls short, and Tech loses 35-34.

Association of Indian Students at Tech

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The Association of Indian Students at Louisiana Tech University hosted their annual celebration for the Hindu deity Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday in the Student Center. The gathering is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth and features an altar where participants can offer bananas and puffed rice. Courtesy photo

Cedar Creek plaintiffs are ‘ready for trial’

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The attorney representing the family who is suing Cedar Creek School over alleged bullying and sexual battery between students said Monday he and his clients are “ready for a trial” and referred to the school’s public response to the allegations as “insult to injury.”

Rally may be in the works

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A seemingly large-scale online attempt to organize a demonstration in support of the plaintiff Tuesday morning yielded only a handful of participants when the day came, though those who did appear said another, more planned-out attempt to rally would be coming later in the week.