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December 2021

Two Life Terms

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Convicted murderer Jaylin Wayne will serve back-to-back life sentences in state prison for killing two Union Parish men on the Grambling State University campus during homecoming week of 2017.

Graham advances in VFW scholarship program

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Tom Boniol, VFW Post 3615 Youth Scholarship Program Coordinator, stopped by Cedar Creek School with a surprise visit to congratulate senior Zoe Graham for advancing to the state level in the Voice of Democracy competition. After winning first place in the local event Graham captured top honors again at the district level and now moves on to represent Lincoln Parish and Post 3615 in the state competition with her essay titled, “America: Where Do We Go From Here?” On hand to celebrate with Graham are (from left) Cedar Creek Interim Head of School Cindy Hampton, Graham’s mother Julie Graham, Zoe Graham and Boniol.

Attorney suspended; also represents Ronald Greene’s family

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The Baton Rouge attorney who defended Jaylin Wayne and also represents the family of Ronald Greene has been suspended from practicing law for six months.

Bearcat Bounceback

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The Ruston Bearcats answered their coach’s call with a 55-37 victory over the Union Farmers Tuesday.

Bulldogs land 17 on All-CUSA squads

Louisiana Tech deep snapper Reeves Blankenship earned first team all-Conference USA honors while linebacker Tyler Grubbs and punt returner Smoke Harris each landed on the league’s second team announced by the conference office Tuesday.

Cumbie adds Brown to staff as co-offensive coordinator

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Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie has added former Texas Tech coach Jake Brown as the wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs.

Tech commitment Landry Lyddy named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year

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Gatorade announced Tuesday that Louisiana Tech quarterback commit Landry Lyddy of Calvary Baptist Academy is the 2021-22 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year.

Lady Cats plow Farmers 70-24

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Ruston’s ability to turn defensive pressure into transition offense led the Lady Cats to a 70-24 blowout win over Union Parish Tuesday night.

Tech landscape design students brighten up Woodard Hall

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Students in Louisiana Tech’s Fall Quarter Landscape Design and Contracting class got their hands dirty and brightened up campus by designing and installing the triangle bed near the northeast entrance of Woodard Hall.

Community Coordinating Council announces 2021-22 youth program

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Community Coordinating Council, Inc., a non-profit organization providing enriching and educational experiences for youth and senior citizens in a four-parish area, along with Rep. Patrick Jefferson, proudly announces its 2021-22 youth program.